BL00833-201 EN Before You Begin First Steps Basic Photography and Playback Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM A100/A150 digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera. A100 – 2.7 inch monitor model A150 – 3.0 inch monitor model For information on related products, visit our website at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/index.
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on another sheet. For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. ✔ Camera Q & A ................................................... pg. iii Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A.” ✔ Table of Contents ...............................................pg. ...............................................pg.
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Camera Q & A Taking Pictures Question How many pictures can I take? Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? How can I make good portraits? Is there a simple way to adjust settings for different scenes? How do I shoot close-ups? How do I keep the flash from firing? How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the flash? How do I “fill-in” shadows on back-lit subjects? How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer? How do I frame pictures with the subject off to one side? H
Table of Contents About This Manual .......................................................................... ii Camera Q & A .................................................................................... iii Before You Begi Begin n Introduction....................................................................................... 1 Symbols and Conventions .......................................................... 1 Supplied Accessories ...............................................................
Table of Contents The Playback Menu.......................................................................55 Using the Playback Menu .........................................................55 Playback Menu Options.............................................................56 b RED EYE REMOVAL ..............................................................57 J SLIDE SHOW ..........................................................................58 L PROTECT ...................................................
Introduction Symbols and Conventions Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the monitor display may be simplified for explanatory purposes. Before You Begin The following symbols are used in this manual: 3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1Note: Points to note when using the camera. 2 Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
Introduction Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. 7 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 Selector button 4 Move cursor up E (delete) button (pg. 14) 12 13 14 17 16 18 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 6 Shutter button ...........................................13 F button ........................................... 8 Flash..................................................................21 Lens and lens cover .................................. 8 Self-timer lamp ................
Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback: 5 N 11 ISO 100 M 6 7 8 9 12 4 3 2 1 10 11 17 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 250 F2.8 -1 2 3 ■ Playback 6 13 14 15 16 18 5 4 3 2 1 7 100-0001 N ISO 100 8 Macro mode (close-ups) .......... 20 10 Focus frame .......................................12 Flash mode.........................................21 11 Date and time..................................... 9 Silent mode .........................
Inserting the Batteries The camera takes two AA alkaline (LR6) batteries (supplied) , two lithium batteries (sold separately) or two AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (sold separately). Insert the batteries in the camera as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. First Steps 1 Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the batterychamber cover. 3 Cautions • Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on.
Inserting a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. First Steps When no memory card is inserted, q appears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording and playback.
Inserting a Memory Card ■ Inserting a Memory Card 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. 2 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in. Gold contacts Be sure card is in correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. 6 Removing Memory Cards After turning the camera off, press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand.
Inserting a Memory Card First Steps 3 Cautions • Format memory cards before first use or after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 69. • Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical assistance immediately. • Do not use miniSD or microSD adapters that expose the back of the card. Failure to observe this precaution may cause damage or malfunction.
Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Playback Mode Press the F button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the D button for about a second. Press F again to turn the camera off. 2 Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Press the D button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. 3 Cautions • Pictures can be affected by fingerprints and other marks on the lens. Keep the lens clean.
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 64). 1 Choose a language. 2 Set the date and time. DATE / TIME NOT SET START RT MENU / LANG. SET SE NO 1.1 Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a language. 1.2 Press MENU/OK. SET 2009 2008 2007 1. 1 12 : 00 AM NO 2.
Taking Pictures in AUTO Mode This section describes how to take pictures in C mode. C mode is automatically selected the first time the camera is turned on; for information on restoring C mode after shooting in other modes, see page 25. the camera on. 1 Turn Press the F button to turn the camera the battery level. 2 Check Check the battery level in the monitor. on. Basic Photography and Playback q w Indicator q (red) Description Batteries are low. Replace as soon as possible.
Taking Pictures in AUTO Mode the picture. 3 Frame Position the main subject in the focus area and use the zoom buttons to frame the picture in the monitor. Press W to zoom out AUTO Press T to zoom in AUTO Zoom in using optical zoom, or use digital zoom (pg. 68) to zoom in closer. To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash.
Taking Pictures in AUTO Mode Framing Guideline To display a best framing or to view or hide other indicators in the monitor, press the DISP/BACK button. Focus. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the main subject in the focus frame. AUTO 250 Focus frame AUTO Indicators displayed AUTO Indicators hidden Best framing To use the best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon. Use focus lock (pg.
Taking Pictures in AUTO Mode Shoot. 5 Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Double beep Press halfway Click Press the rest of the way down 1 Note If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the picture is taken. To take pictures without the flash, choose another flash mode (pg. 21). Indicator lamp The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp Camera status Glows green Focus locked. Camera unable to focus.
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the D button. Deleting Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up (E). The following dialog will be displayed. ERASE OK? The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. 100-0001 N ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 250 F2.8 2 View additional pictures.
Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. Intelligent Face Detection on. 1 Turn 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the 1.4 Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired option. shooting menu.
Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal the picture. 2 Frame If a face is detected, it AUTO will be indicated by a green border. If there is more than one face in the frame, the camera will Green border select the face closest to the center; other faces are indicated by white borders. 16 Focus. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure for the subject in the green border. 3 Cautions • If no face is detected when the shutter button is pressed halfway (pg.
Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Shoot. 4 Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. 3 Caution If the subject moves as the shutter button is pressed, their face may not be in the area indicated by the green border when the picture is taken. 7 During slide shows, the camera can zoom in on pictures taken with Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 58).
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Position the subject in the focus frame. AUTO recompose the picture. Focus. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). Press halfway 250 F2.8 Repeat steps 1 and 2 as desired to refocus before taking the picture. 18 the picture. 3 Recompose Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, 250 F2.8 Shoot.
Focus Lock Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 18) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • • • • Subjects photographed through a window or other reflective object.
C Macro Mode (Close-ups) Macro mode can be used for close-ups in some modes (see another sheet). Press the selector left (C). AUTO C icon appears in monitor when camera is in macro mode When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the monitor. Use the zoom buttons to frame pictures. To exit macro mode, press the selector left (C). Macro mode can also be cancelled by turning the camera off or selecting another shooting mode.
T Using the Flash Use the flash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light. To choose a flash mode, press the selector right (T). The flash mode changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than AUTO, the current mode is indicated by an icon in the monitor.
T Using the Flash Red-Eye Removal When V REMOVAL ON is selected for Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 15), redeye removal (V) is available in C (V), forced flash (U), and slow sync (W) modes. Red-eye removal minimizes “redeye” caused when light from the flash is reflected from the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustration at right. ( Silent Mode In situations in which camera sounds or light from the flash may be unwelcome, press the DISP/BACK button until ( is displayed in the monitor.
B Using the Self-Timer The camera offers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. The self-timer is available in all shooting modes. Set the timer. 1 The current self-timer mode is displayed in the monitor. To choose a different setting, press the selector down (B). The selection changes each time the selector is pressed.
B Using the Self-Timer The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 15) is recommended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits.
A Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Selecting a Shooting Mode MENU/OK to display the shoot1 Press ing menu. the selector right to display 3 Press shooting mode options. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE MOVIE MANUAL AUTO BABY MODE AUTO FACE DETECTION ISO QUALITY CONTINUOUS AUTO N OFF SET CANCEL the selector up or down to 4 Press highlight the desired mode. MENU/OK to select the high5 Press lighted option.
A Shooting Mode Shooting Modes Shooting Mode B MANUAL C AUTO E BABY MODE ANTI-BLUR (Picture Stabilization) F PORTRAIT A G LANDSCAPE H SPORT I NIGHT D NATURAL LIGHT M BEACH L SNOW J FIREWORKS 26 Functions Choose this mode for complete control of shooting settings, including sensitivity (pg. 51), exposure compensation (pg. 53), and white balance (pg. 54). Choose for crisp, clear snapshots (pg. 10). This mode is recommended in most situations.
A Shooting Mode Shooting Mode K SUNSET P FLOWER O PARTY N MUSEUM 1 Note Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings. Obtain permission before shooting. Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print. The camera focuses in the macro range. More on Photography Q TEXT Functions Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets. Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers. The camera focuses in the macro range and the flash turns off automatically.
Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the D button. 100-0001 N Choosing a Display Format Press the DISP/BACK button to cycle through playback display formats as shown below. ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 250 F2.8 Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. 100-0001 N ISO 100 More on Playback 12/ 31 12 31/ 2050 Press and hold the selector to scroll rapidly through your pictures. 1000 F2.
Playback Options Playback Zoom Press T to zoom in on the picture currently displayed full frame in the monitor; press W to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. Zoom indicator Press MENU/OK or DISP/BACK to exit zoom. More on Playback Navigation window shows portion of image currently displayed in monitor 1 Note The maximum zoom ratio varies with image size.
Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, Press W when a picture is shown full-frame in the monitor. 100-0001 N 12/ 31/ 2050 10: 00 AM 1/1000 F3.3 Press W to increase the number of pictures displayed to two, nine, or a hundred. 30 Press T to reduce the number of images displayed. Use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame.
Playback Options Sort by Date Choose sort-by-date mode to view pictures taken on a selected date. Press DISP/BACK until the sort-by-date 1 screen is displayed. 2 Tips: Rapid Scroll • Press and hold the selector up or down to scroll dates rapidly. • Press and hold the selector left or right to rapidly scroll pictures taken on the same date. 2050 12 / 31 1/13 Press the selector left or right to se3 lect a picture. More on Playback Press the selector up or down to se2 lect a date.
I Deleting Pictures The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 14). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. Press MENU/OK to display the play1 back menu. the selector up or down to 4 Press highlight FRAME or ALL FRAMES.
I Deleting Pictures ■ FRAME FRAME:: Deleting Selected Images Selecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right. ■ ALL FRAMES FRAMES:: Deleting All Images ALL OK? Selecting ALL FRAMES dis- IT MAYERASE TAKE A WHILE plays the confirmation shown at right. ERASE OK? YES CANCEL Press DISP/BACK to exit when all the desired pictures have been deleted. CANCEL Press MENU/OK to delete all unprotected pictures. The dialog shown at right is displayed during deletion.
A Recording Movies Shoot short movies. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu 2 Frame the scene using the zoom 1 and select A SHOOTING MODE > A MOVIE buttons. (pg. 25). 12s STANDBY 12s STANDBY Movies 34 Time available is displayed in monitor Choosing the Frame Size SHOOTING MENU To choose the frame size, SHOOTING MODE 29s press MENU/OK and select QUALITY 53s SET-UP C QUALITY.
A Recording Movies the shutter button all the way 3 Press down to start recording. the shutter button halfway to 4 Press end recording. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full. REC 12s YREC and time remaining are displayed in monitor 1 Note Focus is set when recording begins; exposure and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before recording begins.
D Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 28), movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Start/pause playback End playback/ delete 100 006 100-006 15s 12 / 31 / 2050 PLAY 10 : 00 AM Description Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. Press the selector up to end playback. If playback is paused, pressing the selector up will delete the current movie.
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures and slide shows (pg. 58) to a group. The A/V cable (sold separately) connects as shown below. Insert into A/V cable connector Connect yellow plug to video-in jack Connect white plug to audio-in jack Press D for about a second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and movies are played back on the TV.
Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Printing Selected Pictures the supplied USB cable as shown and 1 Press the selector left or right to dis1 Connect play a picture you wish to print. turn the printer on.
Printing Pictures via USB 2 Tip: Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order,” below). Press the selector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE r and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE). The date will not be printed if the camera clock was not set when the picture was taken.
Printing Pictures via USB 4 Press MENU/OK to start printing. During Printing The message shown at right is displayed during printing. Press DISP/BACK to cancel before all pictures are printed (depending on the printer, printing may end before the current picture has printed). PRINTING CANCEL If printing is interrupted, press D to turn the camera off and then on again. Disconnecting the Camera Confirm that “PRINTING” is not displayed in the monitor and press D to turn the camera off.
Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order The N PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 38) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture.
Printing Pictures via USB The total number of prints is dis4 played in the monitor. Press MENU/OK to exit. The pictures in the current print order are indicated by a J icon during playback. 100 100-0001 0001 N ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 250 F2.8 42 ■ RESET ALL RESET DPOF OK? To cancel the current print order, select RESET ALL in the N PRINT ORDER (DPOF) menu. The confirmation shown YES CANCEL at right will be displayed; press MENU/OK to remove all pictures from the order.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied FinePixViewer software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install FinePixViewer as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Installing FinePixViewer FinePixViewer is available in a Windows version (FinePixViewer S) and a Macintosh version (FinePixViewer). The latest version of the FinePixViewer is available at http://www.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Installing FinePixViewer S: Windows Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: 1 Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista, Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2), Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2), or Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4) • Windows Vista: 800 MHz Pentium 4 or better (3 GHz Pentium 4 or better recommended) CPU • Windows XP: 800 MHz Pentium 4 or better (2 GHz Pentium 4 or better recommended) • Windows 2000: 200 MHz Pentium
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 3 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.exe. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Allow. The installer will start automatically; click Installing FinePixViewer and follow the on-screen instructions to install FinePixViewer S. Note that the Windows CD may be required during installation.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Installing FinePixViewer: Macintosh Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: 1 CPU OS RAM Free disk space Video Other PowerPC or Intel Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.5 (only with OS-preinstalled models) 256 MB or more A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running 800 × 600 pixels or more with thousands of colors or better • Built-in USB port recommended. Operation is not guaranteed other USB ports.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD 4 ifRemove Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support. Applications in the Finder Go menu to open the applications folder.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a 3 Press the D button for about a second to turn 1 Ifmemory card, insert the card into the camera the camera on. FinePixViewer will start auto(pg. 5). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. 3 Caution Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card. Use fully charged batteries.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Uninstalling FinePixViewer Only uninstall FinePixViewer before reinstalling the software or when it is no longer required.
The Shooting Menu The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the Shooting Menu MENU/OK to display the shoot1 Press ing menu. the selector up or down to 4 Press highlight the desired option. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE AUTO FACE DETECTION AUTO ISO QUALITY N CONTINUOUS OFF the selector up or down to 2 Press highlight the desired menu item. Menus Press the selector right to display op3 tions for the highlighted item.
The Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Options Menu item A SHOOTING MODE c FACE DETECTION B ISO C QUALITY D EXP. COMPENSATION E WHITE BALANCE c CONTINUOUS B ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. If AUTO is selected, the camera will adjust sensitivity automatically in response to shooting conditions.
The Shooting Menu C QUALITY Choose the size and quality at which still pictures are recorded (the options for movie mode are shown on page 34). Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality; small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded. Option rF rN g3:2 o n m p Prints at sizes up to 31 × 23 cm/12 × 9 in. (r) or 31 × 21 cm/12 × 8 in. (g3:2). Choose rF for high-quality prints, g3:2 for an aspect ratio of 3 : 2. 22 × 16 cm (8.5 × 6.5 in.
The Shooting Menu D EXP. COMPENSATION Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from +2/3 EV to +12/3 EV (for an explanation of the term “EV”, see the Glossary on page 84) • Highly reflective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g.
The Shooting Menu E WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 84). c CONTINUOUS (Continuous shooting) Select m TOP 3 to capture motion in a series of pictures. The camera takes up to three pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed. Option AUTO a b c d e f 1 Notes • The flash turns off automatically (pg. 21), and focus and exposure are determined by the first frame in each series.
The Playback Menu The playback menu is used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the Playback Menu 1 Press D to enter playback mode (pg. 28). MENU/OK to display the play2 Press back menu. the selector up or down to 3 Press highlight the desired menu item. Press the selector right to display op4 tions for the highlighted item.
The Playback Menu the selector up or down to 5 Press highlight the desired option. MENU/OK to select the high6 Press lighted option. Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option I ERASE RED-EYE b REMOVAL J SLIDE SHOW PRINT ORDER N (DPOF) Description Delete all or selected pictures (pg. 32). Create copies with reduced red eye (pg. 57). View pictures in a slide show (pg. 58). Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (pg. 41).
The Playback Menu b RED EYE REMOVAL This option is used with pictures taken using Intelligent Face Detection to create copies that have been processed to remove red eye. the picture back in the monitor (pictures 2 Press MENU/OK. The message shown 1 Play taken with Intelligent Face Detection are inbelow at left will be displayed while dicated by a B icon) and select b RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu (pg. 55).
The Playback Menu J SLIDE SHOW PLAYBACK MENU View pictures in an automated NORMAL slide show. Choose the type ERASE RED EYE REMOVAL NORMAL WIPE of show and press MENU/OK to SLIDE SHOW WIPE PRINT ORDER (DPOF) start. Press the selector left or PROTECT right to go back or skip ahead one frame. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie playback will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends.
The Playback Menu L PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ FRAME Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to dis1 play the desired picture. PROTECT OK? YES UNPROTECT OK? CANCEL CANCEL Protected picture MENU/OK to protect the picture. 2 Press If the picture is already protected, pressing MENU/OK will remove protection from the image. steps 1–2 to protect addi3 Repeat tional images.
The Playback Menu M COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Press the selector up or down to 1 highlight q INTERNAL MEMORY m p CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or p CARD m q INTERNAL MEMORY (copy pictures from a memory card to internal memory). Press the selector right to display op2 tions for the highlighted item.
The Playback Menu ■ FRAME Copy selected frames. COPY OK? 100-0001 YES Press the selector left or right to dis1 play the desired picture. CANCEL ■ ALL FRAMES Press MENU/OK to copy all pictures, or press DISP/BACK to exit without copying pictures. COPY ALL OK? 100-0001 IT MAY TAKE A WHILE YES CANCEL 3 Cautions • Copying ends when the destination is full. • DPOF print information is not copied (pg. 41). 2 Press MENU/OK to copy the picture. the operation is complete.
The Playback Menu K IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to display pictures in SET CANCEL the correct orientation in the monitor. It has no effect on pictures displayed on a computer or other device. Press the selector down to rotate the 1 picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate the picture 90 ° counterclockwise. 1 Notes • Protected pictures can not be rotated. Remove protection before rotating pictures (pg. 59).
The Playback Menu O TRIMMING To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select O TRIMMING in the playback menu (pg. 55). Press the zoom buttons to zoom in and out 2 Press MENU/OK. A confirmation dia1 and use the selector to scroll the picture unlog will be displayed. til the desired portion is displayed (to exit to single-frame playback without creating a cropped copy, press DISP/BACK).
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu the setup menu. 1 Display 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. to highlight a menu item. 1.2 Press the selector up or down to highlight F SET-UP. 3.2 Press the selector right to display options for the highlighted item. 1.3 Press the selector right to display the setup menu. SET-UP IMAGE DISP. FRAME NO. DIGITAL ZOOM LCD POWER SAVE 1.5 CONT. OFF ON Choose a page. 2 2.1 Press the selector left or right to choose a page. 2.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Menu item Menus Description Options Default Choose how long pictures are displayed after shooting CONTINUOUS / 3 SEC / 1.5 SEC / a IMAGE DISP. 1.5 SEC (pg. 66). ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) / OFF Q b FRAME NO. Choose how files are named (pg. 67). CONTINUOUS / RENEW CONTINUOUS c DIGITAL ZOOM Enable or disable digital zoom (pg. 68). ON / OFF OFF d LCD POWER SAVE Enable or disable monitor power saving (pg. 68). ON / OFF ON e DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (pg. 9). — — f OPERATION VOL.
The Setup Menu a IMAGE DISP. Choose how long pictures are displayed in the monitor after shooting. • CONTINUOUS: Pictures are displayed until the MENU/OK button is pressed. • 3 SEC: Pictures are displayed for about 3 s before being recorded to the memory card. • 1.5 SEC: Pictures are displayed for about 1.5 s before being recorded to the memory card. • ZOOM (CONTINUOUS): As for CONTINUOUS, except that pictures taken at qualities larger than k can be zoomed in to check fine details (see page 29).
The Setup Menu b FRAME NO. Frame New pictures are stored in image files named using a four-digit file numnumber ber assigned by adding one to the last file number used. The file num100 0001 100-0001 ber is displayed during playback as shown at right. FRAME NO. controls File number whether file numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory card or internal memory is formatted.
The Setup Menu c DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, pressing T at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. To cancel digital zoom, zoom out to the minimum digital zoom position and press W. AUTO Zoom indicator Zoom indicator, DIGITAL ZOOM off Optical zoom Zoom indicator, DIGITAL ZOOM on Optical zoom Digital zoom d LCD POWER SAVE If ON is selected, the monitor will dim to save power if no operations are performed for several seconds.
The Setup Menu j FORMAT FORMAT Format internal memory or a OK? memory card. If a memory ERASEFORMAT ALL DATA card is inserted in the camera, OK CANCEL p will be displayed in the diaSET log shown at right and this option will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, q will be displayed and this option will format internal memory. Press the selector left to highlight OK and press MENU/OK to begin formatting.
The Setup Menu m TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. the difference between local time 1 Specify and your home time zone. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight X LOCAL. 1.2 Press the selector right to display the time difference. TIME DIFFERENCE 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 00 : 00 SET To set the camera clock to local time, highlight X LOCAL and press MENU/OK.
The Setup Menu BATTERY TYPE After replacing the batteries with batteries of a different type, select the battery type to ensure that the battery level is displayed correctly and the camera does not turn off unexpectedly.
The Setup Menu o DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) DISCHARGE The capacity of rechargeable DO NOT EXECUTE NON Ni-MH Ni-MH batteries may be tem- WITH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES porarily reduced when new, after long periods of disuse, or YES CANCEL if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged. Capacity can be increased by repeatedly discharging the batteries using the o DISCHARGE option and recharging them in a battery charger (sold separately).
Optional Accessories Your camera can be used with televisions, printers, computers, and optional memory cards. For more information on the accessories available in your region, contact your local Fujifilm representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries and memory card.
Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Possible cause The batteries are exhausted. The camera The batteries are not in the correct orientadoes not turn tion. on. The battery-chamber cover is not latched. Power supply Menus and Displays Problem Menus and displays are not in English. Possible cause English is not selected for the q opSelect ENGLISH. tion in the setup menu. Solution Page 9 Troubleshooting Solution Page Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries.
Troubleshooting Shooting Problem Taking pictures No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. Possible cause Memory is full. Memory is not formatted. There is dirt on the memory card contacts. The memory card is damaged. The batteries are exhausted. The camera has turned off automatically. The monitor goes dark after The flash has fired. shooting. The subject is close to the camera. The camera The subject is far away from the camera. Focus does not focus.
Troubleshooting Problem Flash Problem images Solution Page Choose a different shooting mode. 25 Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. Choose a different flash mode. 4 21 Choose a different shooting mode. 25 Position the subject in range of the flash. 87 Hold the camera correctly. Clean the lens. Keep objects away from the lens. Check focus before shooting. Use the flash or a tripod. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Choose a lower sensitivity.
Troubleshooting Problem Selected picDeletion tures are not deleted. File numbering Frame no. is unexpectedly reset. Possible cause Solution Page Some of the pictures selected for deletion Remove protection using the device with are protected. which it was originally applied. 59 Turn the camera off before opening the batThe battery-chamber cover was opened tery-chamber cover to replace the battery or while the camera was on. insert a memory card. 67 Connections Problem TV No picture or sound.
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Problem Possible cause Nothing happens when Temporary camera malfunction. the shutter button is The batteries are exhausted. pressed. Remove and reinsert the batteries. 4 Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. 4 The camera does not function as expected. Remove and reinsert the batteries. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer (see another sheet). 4 Temporary camera malfunction.
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the monitor: Warning O (red) N (blinks red) b a (displayed in red with red focus frame) e (displayed in red) FOCUS ERROR ZOOM ERROR NO CARD CARD NOT INITIALIZED PROTECTED CARD BUSY 80 Description Solution Batteries are low. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. Batteries are exhausted. Slow shutter speed. Picture may be blurred. Use the flash or mount the camera on a tripod.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning CARD ERROR q MEMORY FULL p MEMORY FULL INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL INSERT A NEW CARD Description Solution The memory card is not formatted for use Format the memory card (pg. 69). in the camera. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the mesThe memory card contacts require cleaning sage is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 69). If or the memory card is damaged. the message persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning TOO MANY FRAMES PROTECTED FRAME q NO IMAGE p NO IMAGE k CAN NOT TRIM CAN NOT TRIM DPOF FILE ERROR CAN NOT SET DPOF A CAN NOT SET DPOF CAN NOT ROTATE A CAN NOT ROTATE CANNOT DETECT CANNOT EXECUTE A CANNOT EXECUTE COMMUNICATION ERROR PRINTER ERROR PRINTER ERROR RESUME? 82 Description Date for which more than 4,999 pictures exist selected in sort-by-date view. An attempt was made to delete or rotate a protected picture.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning PRESS AND HOLD THE DISP BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE CAN NOT BE PRINTED Description Solution An attempt was made to choose a flash Exit silent mode before choosing a flash mode or mode or adjust the volume with the camera adjusting the volume. in silent mode. Movies and some pictures created with other devices An attempt was made to print a movie, a can not be printed.
Glossary Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details visible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. Discharge: The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries will drop if they are repeatedly charged without first being fully discharged.
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image qualities. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored. The number of frames or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate. SD card Image size (pixels) File size Internal memory (approx. 20 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB rF rN 3648 × 2736 4.9 MB 2.
Specifications System Model Effective pixels CCD Storage media File system FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA A100/A150 10 million ½.33 -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter • Internal memory (approx. 20 MB) • SD/SDHC memory cards (see page 5) Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format • Still pictures: Exif 2.
Specifications System Focus White balance Self-timer Flash Flash modes Monitor Movies Shooting options Playback options Other options • Mode: Single AF • Autofocus system: Contrast-detect TTL AF • Focus-area selection: AF CENTER Automatic scene detection; six manual preset modes for direct sunlight, shade, daylight fluorescent, warm white fluorescent, cool white fluorescent, and incandescent lighting Approx. 2 s and approx. 10 s Auto flash; effective range when sensitivity is set to C is approx. 50 cm–3.
Specifications Power supply/other Power sources Battery life Camera dimensions Camera weight Shooting weight Operating conditions 88 • AA alkaline batteries (×2) • AA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (×2; sold separately) • AA lithium batteries (×2) Approx.
Specifications Color Television Systems NTSC (National Television System Committee) is a color television telecasting specification adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada, and Japan. PAL (Phase Alternation by Line) is a color television system adopted mainly in European countries and China. Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual.
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