SU1840GB.book Page 1 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features • Photography • Playback • Movie OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A600 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.
SU1840GB.book Page 2 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Warning 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.
SU1840GB.book Page 3 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, SHOULD YOU USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
SU1840GB.book Page 4 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM EC Declaration of Conformity We Name: Address: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbH Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A600 Manufacturer’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
SU1840GB.book Page 5 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
SU1840GB.book Page 6 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Contents Warning................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT ......................................................... 3 EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households...................................... 5 Contents................................................................ 6 Preface...................................................
SU1840GB.book Page 7 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Advanced Features — Movie r Recording Movies .......................................... 64 Changing movie size.................................. 66 w Playing Back Movies ..................................... 67 Settings Adjusting LCD Brightness or Playback Volume........................................... 68 U SET-UP......................................................... 69 Using the SET-UP menu............................. 69 SET-UP menu option .....
SU1840GB.book Page 8 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Preface Z Test Shots Prior to Photography 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. • 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.
SU1840GB.book Page 9 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Z Trademark Information • and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. • IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. • Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
SU1840GB.book Page 10 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM About this Manual Icons indicate the modes that are available. e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up shots. MEMO Available Photography modes: a and s ( p.38) Use a tripod to prevent camera shake in Macro mode. Any of the following cancels Macro mode: - Changing the Photography mode setting - Turning the camera off Press e (p) to select Macro mode. Press e (p) again to cancel Macro mode.
SU1840GB.book Page 11 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Accessories Included Attaching the strap • AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2) Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. • Strap (1) When attaching the strap, move the fastener to adjust the length and slightly away from the end of the strap, as shown in figure 1. 1 2 • A/V cable (1) Approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.), plug (2.5 mm dia.
SU1840GB.book Page 12 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Camera Parts and Features • Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. MENU /OK DISP/ BACK EN OP 12 A Shutter button B Microphone C Lens (lens cover) D Self-timer lamp (p.47) E POWER button F Speaker G Flash (p.41) H ; USB socket (mini-B) I A/V OUT (audio/visual output) socket (p.77) J DC IN 3V (power input) socket (p.77) K Indicator lamp (p.
SU1840GB.book Page 13 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Z Photography mode N 10 ISO 200 AF 1/ 1/2006 -1 1 3 A * Self-timer (p.46) B e Macro (close-up) (p.40) C C Flash (p.41) D s Photography mode (p.38) E f Continuous shooting (p.49) F Zoom bar (p.25) G Date (p.20) H 6 White balance (p.51) I 5N Quality mode (p.45) J Number of available frames (p.118) K ISO 200 Sensitivity (p.48) L C Battery level warning (p.16) M { AF warning (p.25) N | Camera shake warning (p.
SU1840GB.book Page 14 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Loading the Batteries Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the batteries in the camera. 1 Open the battery cover. Z Compatible batteries AA-size alkaline batteries (2) or AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (2) (sold separately) CAUTION • Never use the following types of batteries, as they could cause Outer casing serious problems such as battery fluid leakage or overheating: 1.
SU1840GB.book Page 15 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. Getting Ready 2 CAUTION Match the polarity icons (+ and ,) of the batteries to those on the inside of the battery cover. 3 Close the battery cover.
SU1840GB.book Page 16 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Loading the Batteries Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check the battery charge. • • • • A There is ample battery charge. (Not displayed) B There is insufficient charge left in the batteries. The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries ready. (Lit red) C The batteries are depleted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the batteries.
SU1840GB.book Page 17 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Loading the xD-Picture Card 1 3 Close the battery cover. Getting Ready Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal memory, you can store many more images on the xDPicture Card (sold separately). There is a slot for the xDPicture Card inside the battery compartment. Open the battery cover. How to replace the xD-Picture Card 2 Insert an xD-Picture Card.
SU1840GB.book Page 18 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Loading the xD-Picture Card CAUTION • When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that they are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-Picture Card could be swallowed and cause suffocation. If a child swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical attention or call emergency number right away. • If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an xD-Picture Card.
SU1840GB.book Page 19 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Turning On and Off POWER Turning the camera on in Playback mode Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Press POWER to turn the camera off. Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on. Press POWER again to turn the camera off. Getting Ready Turning the camera on in Photography mode MENU /OK DISP/ BACK EN OP Changes between Photography mode and Playback mode Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode.
SU1840GB.book Page 20 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the Date and Time When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the date and time are cleared. Set the date and time. 2 Set the date and time. DATE/TIME 1 “DATE/TIME NOT SET” message appears when turning the camera on. Y Y.MM.DD 2006 . 12 : 00 SET DATE/TIME NOT SET SET 1 . 1 AM CANCEL A Press p or q to select Year, Month, Day, Hour, or Minute. NO B Press n or o to correct the setting.
SU1840GB.book Page 21 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Change the date format. DATE/TIME MM/DD/Y Y 5 / 24 / 2006 10 : 00 SET AM CANCEL A Press p or q to select the date format. B Press n or o to set the format. MEMO “DATE/ TIME NOT SET” message also appears when the batteries have been removed and the camera has been left for a long period.
SU1840GB.book Page 22 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Correcting the Date and Time 1 Open the SET-UP menu. 2 Display the DATE/TIME screen. SET-UP OPTION SET-UP LCD 1 2 SET 4 SET :SET :SET :SET CANCEL A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. A Press p or q to select option 3. B Press p or q to select U OPTION. B Press o to select DATE/TIME. C Press n or o to select SET-UP. C Press q. See “2 Set the date and time.” (➝p.20). D Press MENU/OK to open the SET-UP menu.
SU1840GB.book Page 23 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Selecting the Language Open the SET-UP menu. 2 Select the language. SET-UP OPTION SET-UP LCD 1 2 3 DATE/TIME TIME DIFFERENCE /LANG. USB MODE SET 4 :SET :SET SET :SET CANCEL A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. A Press p or q to move to option 3. B Press p or q to select U OPTION and then press n or o to select SET-UP. B Press n or o to select . C Press MENU/OK to open the SET-UP menu.
SU1840GB.book Page 24 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode) This section describes the basic operations. Holding the camera correctly 1 Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Turn the camera on. Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on. POWER Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers. CAUTION • Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily with both hands.
SU1840GB.book Page 25 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM 2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor. To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom switch: 3 Focus on the main subject in the AF frame and press the shutter button down halfway. 10 Using the Camera ] wide zoom switch (Zoom out) [ tele zoom switch (Zoom in) 10 AF frame Halfway pressed Zoom bar AF frame becomes smaller and camera focuses on the subject. CHECK • Focal range Approx. 50 cm (1.6 ft.
SU1840GB.book Page 26 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode) 4 Press the shutter button fully. Double beep Halfway pressed When pressing the shutter button down halfway, b appears on the LCD monitor before the flash fires. Click Fully pressed Change the flash mode when you want to take pictures without flash. See p.41 for information on flash. CAUTION CAUTION When taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging.
SU1840GB.book Page 27 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Z Indicator lamp display The indicator lamp shows camera status lit or blinking when pressing the shutter button.
SU1840GB.book Page 28 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode) Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked Using AF/AE lock 1 10 Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame. 10 In the above composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. Pressing the shutter button halfway at this point will result in the subjects being out of focus. 2 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus on the subject.
SU1840GB.book Page 29 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM 3 Subjects not suitable for autofocus FinePix A600 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may have difficulty focusing on the following: Using the Camera Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway. Move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter button fully. Click Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body Fully pressed MEMO • AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is released.
SU1840GB.book Page 30 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode) Adjusting the shot composition Select the LCD monitor display. Best framing 10 Press DISP/BACK to change the LCD monitor display. 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.
SU1840GB.book Page 31 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Viewing the Images Playback your images to check them. For important photographs, always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally. Select the LCD monitor display. Setting the camera to Playback mode Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode. Using the Camera Press DISP/BACK during Playback mode to change the LCD monitor display.
SU1840GB.book Page 32 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Viewing the Images Single-frame playback 100-0001 Playback zoom 1 Zoom in / Zoom out. To zoom in an image during single-frame playback: ] switch (Zoom out) 5/24/2006 [ switch (Zoom in) 10:00 AM To select the required image: Press p: last image Press q: next image PANNING CANCEL Zoom bar Selecting images To select images on the thumbnail lists screen, hold down p or q for 1 second during playback.
SU1840GB.book Page 33 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM A Press p or q to move to another part of the image. Multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears on the LCD monitor. Select required frame from the 9 frames. Using the Camera B Press n, o, p, or q to display another part of the image. Multi-frame playback Press DISP/BACK to return to the zoom setting. Z Zoom scales Quality mode Max. zoom scale 5 (2848 × 2136 pixels) Approx. 4.5× % (3024 × 2016 pixels) Approx. 4.
SU1840GB.book Page 34 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM o Erasing the Images Use this mode to erase unnecessary images to have ample free space on the xD-Picture Card or internal memory. Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.31) Erasing one frame at a time (FRAME) 100-0001 FRAME Selecting FRAME or ALL FRAMES ERASE OK? YES CANCEL ERASE ALL FRAMES FRAME BACK A Press p or q to select the erasing frame (file). B Press MENU/OK to erase the currently displayed frame (file).
SU1840GB.book Page 35 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.31) Erasing all frames (ALL FRAMES) 100-0001 CAUTION Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media. ALL FRAMES YES CANCEL Using the Camera ERASE ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE Press MENU/OK to erase all the frames (files). MEMO ALL FRAMES Press DISP/BACK to cancel erasing of all the frames (files).
SU1840GB.book Page 36 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general guide is given below. 1 Select the Photography mode. Set the Photography mode from the menu. The camera settings are tailored to the scene being shot. q AUTO This is the easiest mode for taking pictures (➝p.38). Select the best Shooting mode for the H PORTRAIT , LANDSCAPE scene being shot (➝p.38-39). .
SU1840GB.book Page 37 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Z Specifying functions using Photography menu (MENU/OK button) * SELF-TIMER Used in situations such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot (➝p.46). S ISO Use to specify required sensitivity setting (➝p.48). f CONT. Use to take pictures continuously (➝p.49). SEV Use this setting to obtain the correct exposure (only s) (➝p.50).
SU1840GB.book Page 38 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the Shooting Mode You can select the most suitable setting according to the subject by selecting one of the Shooting modes. q AUTO (a) This is the easiest mode for providing crisp and clear shots. Use this mode for ordinary photography. SHOOTING MODE PORTRAIT AUTO MANUAL MOVIE A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. Camera specifies “EV” and “WB” settings automatically.
SU1840GB.book Page 39 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM . SPORT q MANUAL (s) Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject. Set the S Exposure compensation (➝p.50) and T White balance (➝p.51) to manual to easily control yourself. It gives priority to faster shutter speeds. Use this mode for shooting evening and night scenes. A picture is taken with a slow shutter of up to 2 seconds.
SU1840GB.book Page 40 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up shots. Available Photography modes: a and s (➝p.38) Press e (p) to select Macro mode. Press e (p) again to cancel Macro mode. MENU /OK DISP/ BACK EN OP 10 e appears on the LCD monitor indicating that you can take close-up shots. CHECK 40 • Focal range Wide-angle: approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in. to 2.6 ft.) Telephoto: approx. 35 cm to 80 cm (1.1 ft. to 2.6 ft.) • Effective flash range Approx.
SU1840GB.book Page 41 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM d Setting the Flash Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. Available Photography modes: a, H, ., 8, s (➝p.38) b Red-eye reduction This mode is suitable for shooting portraits in low-light conditions. Using this mode to minimize red-eye (eyes appear in red in the finished photo).
SU1840GB.book Page 42 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM d Setting the Flash C Suppressed flash This mode is suitable for situations where the flash cannot be used. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake when shooting in Suppressed flash mode in the dark condition. Any time, flash does not fire. c Slow synchro, n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro This mode allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop.
SU1840GB.book Page 43 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Photography Menu Operation Use the Photography menu to adjust image quality. You can take pictures in a wide range of conditions. Setting the menus OFF A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press p or q to select the menu. Advanced Features — Photography SELF-TIMER C Press n or o to change the setting. D Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting.
SU1840GB.book Page 44 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Photography Menu Operation Setting the menus (➝p.43) Z List of photography menu options Page Menu q SHOOTING MODE (➝p.38) 1 Functions Use this setting to provide the best photography menu setting for the scene being shot. This setting can be used with any of the modes. Used in situations such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot. U OPTION (➝p.69) Use this setting to change the camera settings.
SU1840GB.book Page 45 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the menus (➝p.43) Selecting quality setting (y QUALITY) Available Photography modes: a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.38) QUALITY 5 10 FRAMES 10 19 Area shot and quality setting Area shot excluding % 10 Area shot with % 10 Z Quality settings in Photography mode Quality mode Sample uses 5 F (2848 × 2136) Printing at up to 10R (25.4 × 30.5 cm/ 5 N (2848 × 2136) 10 × 12 in.
SU1840GB.book Page 46 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the menus (➝p.43) Photography Menu Operation Taking pictures using self-timer (* SELF-TIMER) Available Photography modes: a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.38) Use this menu in situations where the photographer is included in the shot. 1 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus on the subject and press the shutter button fully. Double beep Beep When selecting the self-timer setting, the self-timer icon appears on the LCD monitor.
SU1840GB.book Page 47 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the menus (➝p.43) 2 Take pictures in selected time. A picture is taken after the self-timer lamp changes from lit to blinking (only blinks with the 2-second selftimer). Using the 2-second self-timer This is useful when you worry about camera shake even if attaching the camera on a tripod. • To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press DISP/BACK.
SU1840GB.book Page 48 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Photography Menu Operation Specifying sensitivity setting (S ISO) Available Photography modes: a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.38) Use this menu to specify required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject. The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is obtained. The higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take pictures in darker locations.
SU1840GB.book Page 49 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the menus (➝p.43) Continuous shooting (f CONT.) STORING Available Photography modes: a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.38) Shooting continues as long as holding the shutter button down. This mode shoots up to 3 frames (minimum 0.95 frames/sec.). Use this menu to take pictures of a moving subject. ON OFF The file recording time using the continuous shooting may increase when recording in the xD-Picture Card or internal memory.
SU1840GB.book Page 50 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Photography Menu Operation Adjusting exposure compensation (S EV) Available Photography mode: s (➝p.38) Setting the menus (➝p.43) Guide to compensation • Backlit portraits: +2/3 EV to +1 2/3 EV Use this menu for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background.
SU1840GB.book Page 51 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the menus (➝p.43) Adjusting color balance (T WB) Available Photography mode: s (➝p.38) Adjust the color balance based on white to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject.
SU1840GB.book Page 52 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Using Playback Menu Use this menu to playback photographed images. Setting the menus A Set the camera to Playback mode (➝p.31). DPOF RESET ALL WITHOUT DATE WITH DATE DPOF set frame (u DPOF) You can specify the image, number of prints, with or without date of printing with a DPOF-compatible printer. WITH DATE E WITHOUT DATE : The date will not be imprinted on your prints. RESET ALL B Press MENU/OK to open the menu. C Press p or q to select the menu.
SU1840GB.book Page 53 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the menus (➝p.52) To specify more DPOF settings, repeat steps A and B. C Always press MENU/OK after the settings are completed. Pressing DISP/BACK cancels those settings. MEMO Canceling DPOF setting A Press MENU/OK to open the Playback menu. B Select u DPOF in the menu. C Press n or o to select WITH DATE E or WITHOUT DATE. D Press p or q to select the frame (file) with the DPOF setting you want to cancel. E Set the number of prints to 0 (zero).
SU1840GB.book Page 54 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Using Playback Menu Setting the menus (➝p.52) CAUTION • Pressing DISP/BACK while choosing settings will cancel all current settings. If there were previous DPOF settings, only the modifications are canceled. • When selecting the WITH DATE setting, the date is imprinted on your shots using the Print Service or a DPOF-compatible printer (depending on the printer specifications, the date may not be printed in some cases).
SU1840GB.book Page 55 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the menus (➝p.52) Protecting the images (i PROTECT) SET ALL Use this mode to prevent frames (files) from being accidentally erased. Your camera calls images “frames”. 100-0001 SET ALL SET ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE FRAME SET / RESET YES CANCEL To protect or unprotect only the selected frame (file): PROTECT OK? YES Press MENU/OK to protect all the frames (files).
SU1840GB.book Page 56 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Using Playback Menu Setting the menus (➝p.52) To stop the procedure midway Automatic Playback (g PLAYBACK) 100-0001 SET ALL Use this mode to play back photographed images continuously. You can select playback interval and type of image transition. CANCEL PLAYBACK If the images are very large, protecting or unprotecting all the frames (files) may take some time. If you want to take a picture or record a movie during the procedure, press DISP/BACK.
SU1840GB.book Page 57 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the menus (➝p.52) Copying the images (V COPY) Copying one frame at a time (FRAME) It is possible to transfer saved images between the internal memory and an xD-Picture Card. Your camera calls images “frames”. COPY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD FRAME ALL FRAMES Z Selecting COPY YES COPY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD A Press n or o to select FRAME. B Press MENU/OK. CANCEL A Press n or o to select W INTERNAL MEMORY ➡ CARD or X CARD ➡ INTERNAL MEMORY.
SU1840GB.book Page 58 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Using Playback Menu Setting the menus (➝p.52) Recording voice memos (# VOICE MEMO) Copying all frames (ALL FRAMES) COPY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD Voice memos of up to 30 seconds can be added to still images. FRAME ALL FRAMES YES CANCEL A Press n or o to select ALL FRAMES. 1 Set the menu. VOICE MEMO ON B Press MENU/OK. 100-0001 COPY ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE YES CANCEL C Press MENU/OK to copy all the frames (files).
SU1840GB.book Page 59 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the menus (➝p.52) 2 Start recording the voice memos. 3 Camera operation while recording. REC VOICE MEMO Remaining time Blinking red VOICE MEMO STANDBY REC START Face the microphone on the front of the camera to record your comment. Hold the camera about 20 cm (7.9 in.) away for the best results. The remaining recording time appears during recording and the self-timer lamp blinks.
SU1840GB.book Page 60 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the menus (➝p.52) Using Playback Menu 4 Playing back voice memo Ending voice memos. VOICE MEMO FINISH REC RE-REC PLAY The voice memo ends when pressing MENU/OK midway or 30 seconds pass. A Press p or q to select an image file with a voice memo. # appears on the LCD monitor. To record your comment: press MENU/OK. To rerecorded the comment: press DISP/BACK . B Press o to start playing back voice memo.
SU1840GB.book Page 61 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the menus (➝p.52) Z Playing back voice memos Control CAUTION Description Playback begins. The voice memo stops when playback ends. Pause / Resume Pauses the voice memo during playback. Press o again to resume playback. Stop Stops playback. Press p or q while voice memo playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively.
SU1840GB.book Page 62 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Using Playback Menu Setting the menus (➝p.52) Trimming (Y TRIMMING) Use this mode to trim the required part of the photographed image. 2 Specify trimming part of image. ] switch [ switch TRIMMING TRIMMING 1 Select the menu. PANNING YES CANCEL PANNING YES CANCEL TRIMMING Zoom bar SET A Press [(n) or ](o) to zoom in or out on an image. A Press p or q to select the trimming frame (file). Press DISP/BACK to return to single-frame playback.
SU1840GB.book Page 63 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Setting the menus (➝p.52) 3 Record the image. TRIMMING 0. 3M REC OK? REC CANCEL MEMO • A saved image size varies depending on the zoom scale of step 2. For 0.3 M, k YES option appears in yellow. • Image sizes 3 Printing at up to 6R (15.2 × 20.3 cm/6 × 8 in.) / A5 size 2 Printing at up to 4R (10.2 × 15.2 cm/4 × 6 in.) / A6 size ` To use for e-mail or web site Advanced Features — Playback Check the saved image size and press MENU/OK.
SU1840GB.book Page 64 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM r Recording Movies Use this mode to record movies with sound. 1 Set the camera to r Movie mode. Z Zooming the image You must zoom beforehand as you cannot zoom during recording. 12s STANDBY SHOOTING MODE PORTRAIT AUTO MANUAL MOVIE Zoom bar Press [(n) or ](o) to zoom in or out on an image. A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press p or q to select q SHOOTING MODE. CHECK C Press n or o to select r MOVIE. • Optical zoom focal length Approx.
SU1840GB.book Page 65 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM 2 MEMO Record movies. REC 12s Fully pressed Press the shutter button down fully to start recording. During recording, lREC and a counter that shows the remaining time appear on the LCD monitor. Halfway pressed CAUTION • Because a movie is recorded onto the xD-Picture Card or internal memory as it is saved, it cannot be recorded correctly if the camera suddenly loses power (if the batteries run out or the AC power adapter is disconnected).
SU1840GB.book Page 66 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM r Recording Movies Changing movie size QUALITY 320 160 240 120 A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press p or q to select the y QUALITY setting. C Press n or o to change the setting. D Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting. Z Quality settings in Movie mode $ (320 × 240 pixels): For better quality # (160 × 120 pixels): To record longer movies MEMO • The quality setting is retained even when the camera is turned off or the mode setting is changed.
SU1840GB.book Page 67 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM w Playing Back Movies Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.31) Control PLAY A Press p or q to select the movie file. r appears on the LCD monitor. 30s The playback time appears on the LCD monitor along with a progress bar. Progress bar STOP PAUSE Z Playing back movies Control Press p or q during playback to skip forwards or backwards through the movie.
SU1840GB.book Page 68 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Adjusting LCD Brightness or Playback Volume MEMO The options available in the U menu vary depending on whether the mode is selected. • Photography mode OPTION SET-UP LCD VOLUME OPTION SET-UP LCD A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press p or q to select U OPTION. • Movie mode OPTION C Press n or o to select jLCD or VOLUME. SET-UP LCD D Press MENU/OK to display the setting display.
SU1840GB.book Page 69 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM U SET-UP Using the SET-UP menu 1 2 Change the setting. Open the SET-UP menu. SET-UP 1 OPTION SET-UP LCD 2 3 IMAGE DISP. SHUTTER VOL BEEP VOLUME FRAME NO. SET 4 :ON :LOW :LOW :CONT. CANCEL A Press p or q to move to options 1 to 4. A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. C Press n or o to select SET-UP. D Press MENU/OK to display the SET-UP menu. C Press p or q to change the setting.
SU1840GB.book Page 70 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM U SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.69) SET-UP menu option Setting IMAGE DISP. 1 SHUTTER VOL Explanation Page ON/OFF ON Specifies whether an image checking screen (photography result) appears after taking a picture. The image is displayed for a few moments and then recorded. The color tones in images recorded may differ from actual color. Play back the recorded images to check them.
SU1840GB.book Page 71 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.69) Display Factory default DATE/TIME Setting SET – Corrects the date or time. 22 TIME DIFFERENCE SET – Specifies the time difference settings. 75 – Specifies the language used for LCD monitor display. 23 SET 3 USB MODE DISCHARGE – RESET @ DSC Provides a simple way to read images from an xDPicture Card or internal memory and store images onto an xD-Picture Card.
SU1840GB.book Page 72 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM U SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.69) MEMO FRAME NO. Use this function to specify whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin again. CONT. RENEW A B * Formatted xD-Picture Card or internal memory used for both A and B. CONT. : Pictures are stored beginning from the highest file number stored on the last xD-Picture Card or internal memory used.
SU1840GB.book Page 73 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.69) CHECK DIGITAL ZOOM Use this function to shoot enlarged images than maximum optical zoom scale. 10 Zoom bar • Optical zoom focal length* Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm • Digital zoom focal length* Approx. 108 mm to 670 mm, max. zoom scale: approx. 6.2× • Digital zoom focal length (%)* Approx. 108 mm to 605 mm, max. zoom scale: approx. 5.
SU1840GB.book Page 74 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM U SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.69) AUTO POWER OFF FORMAT When this function is active and the camera remains unused for 2 or 5 minutes, it turns camera off. Use this function when you want to get the maximum possible running time from your batteries. Initialize (format) the xD-Picture Card or internal memory for use with the camera. FORMAT FORMAT OK? CAUTION The Auto power off function is disabled during automatic playback (➝p.
SU1840GB.book Page 75 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.69) 2 TIME DIFFERENCE Use this function when traveling to destinations in different time zones. 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. 1 Use Time difference function.
SU1840GB.book Page 76 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM U SET-UP 3 How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.69) CHECK Set time difference. Upon returning from a trip, always change the time difference setting back to N HOME. TIME DIFFERENCE + 00 5/24/2006 SET : 00 10:00 AM CANCEL A Press p or q to select +/–, hour, and minute. B Press n or o to change the setting. C Always press MENU/OK after the settings are completed.
SU1840GB.book Page 77 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Connecting to a TV When connecting to a TV, images can be displayed on wider screen. Using Automatic playback function (➝p.56) together, you can have fun with folks. Plug the A/V cable (included) into the A/V OUT (audio/visual output) socket of the camera. To video (yellow) input socket AC-3VX (sold separately) To audio (white) Plug the other end of the cable into the audio/video input socket on the TV.
SU1840GB.book Page 78 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function When a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without a PC. Before connecting to a printer F Press p or q to move to option 3. G Press n or o to select USB MODE. H Press q. OPTION SET-UP LCD VOLUME USB MODE THIS MODE IS FOR PRINTING WITH PICTBRIDGE PRINTER.
SU1840GB.book Page 79 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Connecting to a printer A Connect the camera to your printer using the USB cable (mini-B). B Connect the camera to a printer before turning the printer on. Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on. USB ; USB socket (mini-B) CHECKING USB “CHECKING USB” appears on the LCD monitor. C The following screen appears on the LCD monitor after a moment.
SU1840GB.book Page 80 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function Specifying images for printing (PRINT WITH DATE / PRINT WITHOUT DATE) TOTAL : 11SHEETS PRINT OK? YES 100-0001 TOTAL: 00002 D Press MENU/OK again to download the data to the printer and start printing the specified number of prints. 02SHEETS FRAME OK SET A Press p or q to display the frame (file) for specifying PRINT setting. B Press n or o to set a value. Up to 99 sheets are printed.
SU1840GB.book Page 81 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Printing with DPOF setting (u PRINT DPOF) PRINT DPOF TOTAL : 19SHEETS PRINT DROF OK? PICTBRIDGE YES CANCEL PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE PRINT DPOF SET D Press MENU/OK again to download the data to the printer and start printing the specified frames (files) continuously. BACK A Press DISP/BACK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select u PRINT DPOF.
SU1840GB.book Page 82 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function Disconnecting the printer A Check that “PRINTING” is not displayed on the camera’s screen. B Turn the camera off. Unplug the USB cable (mini-B). MEMO DPOF setting can be specified for images on internal memory. CAUTION • In PictBridge function, images photographed on other than a camera may not be printed. • Do not connect to a PC when the USB MODE setting is set to < PICTBRIDGE. See p.
SU1840GB.book Page 83 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Installation on a Windows PC Pre-installation checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation.
SU1840GB.book Page 84 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Installation on a Windows PC Z Recommended system Operating System Windows XP CPU 2 GHz Pentium 4 or better recommended RAM 512 MB or better recommended Hard disk space 2 GB or better Display 1024 × 768 pixels or better, Highest (32 bit) Internet connection Broadband (ADSL, FTTH, CATV, etc.) MEMO • Connect the camera directly to the PC using the USB cable (mini-B).
SU1840GB.book Page 85 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. 1 2 Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide. Install DirectX as directed by the on-screen instructions and then restart your PC. If the latest version of DirectX is already installed on your PC, this installation is not performed. CAUTION Launching the installer manually A Double-click the “My Computer” icon.
SU1840GB.book Page 86 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Installation on a Mac OS X Pre-installation checklist Z 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. Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3*1, PowerBook G3*1, Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube, PowerBook G4, or Power Macintosh G5 Operating System Mac OS X (compatible with version 10.2.8 to 10.4.
SU1840GB.book Page 87 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM 1 Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. 2 When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” icon appears. Double-click the “FinePix” icon to open the “FinePix” volume window. CAUTION For more information on what is installed, click the [Read Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button. 5 The “Authenticate” dialog appears.
SU1840GB.book Page 88 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Installation on a Mac OS X 9 The “FinePixViewer installation completed” message dialog appears. Then click exit button and close it. 13 Select “FPVBridge” from “FinePixViewer” folder in the “Applications” folder and click the [Open] button. CAUTION When Safari is used as the Web browser, a message may be displayed and the CD-ROM may not be removed.
SU1840GB.book Page 89 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Connecting to a PC By connecting the camera to a PC, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. Using “FinePixViewer” performs images saving, browsing and file management etc. MEMO 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. D Select @ DSC in L USB MODE in the SET-UP menu (➝p.71).
SU1840GB.book Page 90 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Connecting to a PC H Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. When displaying “CHECKING USB” I Set a PC. If “CHECKING USB” appears and then [COMMUNICATION ERROR] is displayed on the LCD monitor, @ DSC is not selected in USB MODE. Disconnect the USB cable (mini-B) to the camera and restart the procedure from step C.
SU1840GB.book Page 91 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM • A removable disk icon appears and you can use your PC to transfer files to and from the camera. Windows Macintosh If the above operations do not occur, you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed on your PC. Complete the required PC setup procedures. Then reconnect the camera to your PC. Windows XP A The “Found New Hardware” help message appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
SU1840GB.book Page 92 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Connecting to a PC Disconnecting the camera Macintosh 1 Once the image has been saved, the window below appears. To disconnect the camera, click the [OK] button. Windows Once the image has been saved, the window below appears (Save Image Wizard Windows). To disconnect the camera, click the [Remove] button. 2 A Press POWER to turn the camera off. B Unplug the USB cable (mini-B) from the camera.
SU1840GB.book Page 93 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Using FinePixViewer Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. • What is explained in “How to Use FinePixViewer”... “How to Use FinePixViewer” covers a range of topics, including batch processing and ordering prints. Example: Looking up slide shows A Click “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the FinePixViewer Help menu.
SU1840GB.book Page 94 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Connecting to a PC D The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window appears. Select the software to be uninstalled (FinePixViewer or the driver) and then click the [Add/ Remove] button. To remove FinePixViewer 43 43 To remove the driver software E When the message appears, click the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be canceled once you click the [OK] button. F Automatic uninstallation begins.
SU1840GB.book Page 95 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM System Expansion Option By using FinePix A600 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability.
SU1840GB.book Page 96 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Accessories Guide Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability.
SU1840GB.book Page 97 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM • Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1 The DPC-R1 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your PC and an image memory card (xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia). The DPC-R1 uses the USB interface for highspeed file transfer. -Compatible with xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3 V, 4 MB to 128 MB.
SU1840GB.book Page 98 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Using Your Camera Correctly Read this information and the “Safety Notes” (➝p.128), to make sure you use your camera correctly.
SU1840GB.book Page 99 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Power Supply and Batteries Applicable Batteries • In the camera, use AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH (nickelmetal hydride) rechargeable batteries. Do not use AA-size manganese or nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries in your FinePix A600 because the heat created by the batteries could damage the camera or cause it not to work. • The life of alkaline batteries varies between brands.
SU1840GB.book Page 100 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Power Supply and Batteries Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries correctly • As a power source in digital cameras, AA-size Ni-MH batteries (referred to hereafter as Ni-MH batteries) are superior to alkaline batteries in several ways, such as allowing more shots to be taken with the camera. However, care must be taken with the way Ni-MH batteries are used if their original performance is to be maintained.
SU1840GB.book Page 101 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM AC Power Adapter Discharging rechargeable 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.
SU1840GB.book Page 102 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Power Supply and Batteries To discharge rechargeable batteries: DISCHARGE SET-UP 1 2 3 DISCHARGE OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE FOR DISCHARGING OK CANCEL 4 VIDEO SYSTEM :NTSC DISCHARGE OK :OK RESET SET SET CANCEL A Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on. H Press q. B Press MENU/OK to open the menu. I Press MENU/OK. J Press p or q to select OK. C Press p or q to select U OPTION. K The screen changes and discharging begins.
SU1840GB.book Page 103 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and the Internal Memory Z Image Memory Card • This Image Memory Card is a new image recording media (xD-Picture Card) developed for digital cameras. The Image Memory Card consists of a semiconductor memory (NAND-type flash memory) to record digital image data. The recording process is electrically performed and enables erasure of existing image data as well as rerecording of new image data.
SU1840GB.book Page 104 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and the Internal Memory • The xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after taking pictures. This is normal. • Do not put labels on the xD-Picture Card. Peeling labels can cause the camera not to work properly. Z Specifications Type Memory type Conditions for use MEMO There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type and Type M (containing “M” in the model number, such as DPC-M1GB).
SU1840GB.book Page 105 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Warning Displays The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Warning Displayed C (Lit red) V (Blinking red) | Explanation There is a strong likelihood of camera shake because the shutter speed is slow. Use flash photography. A tripod may be recommended, depending on the scene and mode. The AF (autofocus) cannot work effectively. • If the image is too dark, take the picture at a distance of around 2 m (6.6 ft.
SU1840GB.book Page 106 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Warning Displays Warning Displayed Explanation • Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card with a soft, dry cloth. It may be necessary to format the xD-Picture Card (➝p.74). If the message still appears, replace the xD-Picture Card. • Camera fault. • The xD-Picture Card is damaged. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. The internal memory or xD-Picture Card is full. Erase some images in internal memory or xD-Picture Card (➝p.
SU1840GB.book Page 107 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Warning Displayed Explanation PROTECTED FRAME # ERROR \ NO IMAGE Y NO IMAGE ` CAN NOT TRIM CAN NOT TRIM DPOF FILE ERROR CAN NOT SET DPOF Remedy • An attempt was made to add a voice memo to protected file. • Protected files cannot be erased. Remove the protection (➝p.55). • Protected files cannot be added to voice memos. Remove the protection (➝p.55). • The voice memo file is faulty. • Camera fault. • The voice memo cannot be played back.
SU1840GB.book Page 108 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Warning Displays Warning Displayed Explanation • Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink. • Turn the printer off briefly and then turn it back on. • Refer to the user manual supplied with your printer. Displayed for PictBridge. Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink. Printing automatically restarts when the error is cleared. If the message still appears after checking, press MENU/OK to restart printing.
SU1840GB.book Page 109 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Troubleshooting Z Getting ready Matters Problems Nothing happens when pressing POWER. Possible causes Solutions Page The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. The batteries are loaded backward. Load the batteries in the correct direction. The battery cover is not closed securely. Close the battery cover securely. The camera and AC power adapter are not Connect the camera and AC power connected correctly.
SU1840GB.book Page 110 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Troubleshooting Z Shooting Matters Basic operations Problems No photograph is taken when pressing the shutter button. Possible causes Solutions Insert a new xD-Picture Card or erase some unnecessary frames. 17, 34 The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is not formatted. Format the xD-Picture Card or internal memory on the camera. 69, 74 The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled. Wipe the xD-Picture Card contact area with a soft, dry cloth.
SU1840GB.book Page 111 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Z Shooting Matters Problems Cannot use the flash. Possible causes 42 Change the Shooting mode. 38 The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. The flash settings The Shooting mode is set to a, ,, ., are restricted and or 8. cannot be selected. The playback image is dark even though the flash was used. 14, 16, 99 Set continuous shooting to OFF.
SU1840GB.book Page 112 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Troubleshooting Z Playing back Matters Problems Possible causes The camera volume is set too low. Playing back movie / voice memo Erasing Frame No. 112 Solutions Adjust the volume. The camera does The microphone was blocked during shooting/recording. not emit any sound. There is something covering the speaker during playback. Take care not to block the microphone during shooting/recording. Some frames may be protected.
SU1840GB.book Page 113 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Z Connecting Matters Problems Possible causes The camera is not connected to the TV correctly. Connecting to TV The included A/V cable was connected There is no image during movie playback. or sound on the TV. “TV” is selected as the TV input. The TV image is black and white. PC does not Connecting to PC recognize the camera. Cannot print with PictBridge.
SU1840GB.book Page 114 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Troubleshooting Z Others Matters Problems Possible causes Camera malfunction may be caused temporarily. Camera operation etc. Nothing happens when pressing the buttons on the camera. The batteries have run out. The camera no longer works correctly. 114 Camera malfunction may be caused temporarily. Solutions Page Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power adapter.
SU1840GB.book Page 115 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Specifications System Model Digital camera FinePix A600 Effective pixels 6.25 million pixels CCD 1/1.7-inch Super CCD HR Storage media Internal memory (approx. 12 MB) / xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB/1 GB) File format Still image: DCF-compliant Compressed: Exif ver.2.
SU1840GB.book Page 116 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Specifications System 116 Shutter speed 2 sec. to 1/1600 sec. (depend on Exposure mode) Continuous shooting Number of recorded frames: up to 3 frames (Minimum 0.95 frames/sec.) Focus Mode: Single-AF AF system: TTL contrast-type AF frame selection: AF (CENTER) White balance Automatic scene recognition/Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Cool White), Incandescent) Self-timer Approx. 2 sec.
15SPC.
SU1840GB.book Page 118 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Specifications Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card and internal memory The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also that the divergence between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for xD-Picture Cards with higher capacities.
SU1840GB.book Page 119 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Explanation of Terms 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. EV A number denotes Exposure Value.
SU1840GB.book Page 120 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Explanation of Terms White Balance Whatever the kind of the light, the human eye adapts to it so that a white object still looks white. On the other hand, devices such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by first adjusting the color balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject. This adjustment is called matching the white balance.
SU1840GB.book Page 121 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network If you have technical questions or if you need repair service, ask the following local distributor. Please present the warranty card and your purchase receipt when you ask for repairs. Refer to the warranty card for conditions of the warranty. There is a case that repair and Technical support cannot be accepted for some models which your local distributor does not deal with.
SU1840GB.book Page 122 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Ecuador Importaciones Espacri Cia. Ltda. Technical support & Repair service Simón Bolivar 5-69 y Hno. Miguel - Cuenca TEL +593 783 5526 FAX +593 783 3157 portiz@fujifilm.com.ec Mexico Fujifilm de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Technical support Repair service Av. Ejercito Nacional 351, Col. Granada 11520 Mexico, D.F. TEL (52-55) 5263-5566 / 68 FAX (52-55) 5254-1508 jlgiraud1@fujifilm.com.mx Paraguay Errece S.R.L.
SU1840GB.book Page 123 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Cyprus PMS IMAGING LTD Technical support & Repair service 11, Dighenis Akritas Avenue, P.O.BOX 22315, 1586 Nicosia TEL 35722746746 FAX 35722438209 mariosashiotis@fujifilm.com.cy Cyprus Doros Neophytou CAMERA REPAIRS Technical support & Repair service 28B, Agiou Demetriou, Acropoli, Nicosia TEL 35722314719 FAX 35722515562 dorosn@logosnet.cy.net Czech Republic Fujifilm Cz., s.r.o.
SU1840GB.book Page 124 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Lithuania Fujifilm Lithuania Technical support & Repair service Gerosios Vilties str. 38, LT-03143 Vilnius, Lithuania TEL 370-5-2130121 FAX 3705-5-2134066 info@fujifilm.lt Malta Ciancio (1913) Co.Ltd. Technical support & Repair service Fuji Tech Centre, Ciancio House, Cannon Road, Qormi, QRM05 TEL 0356-21-480500 FAX 0356-21-488328 info@fujifilm.com.
SU1840GB.book Page 125 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Spain Sweden Fujifilm España S.A. Technical support Repair service Fujifilm Sverige AB Technical support Repair service Switzerland / Lichtenstein Fujifilm (Switzerland) AG Technical support & Repair service Turkey Fujifilm Turkiye Sinfo A.S. Technical support Repair service U.K. Fuji Photo Film (UK) Ltd.
SU1840GB.book Page 126 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Saudi Arabia Emam Distribution Co. Ltd. Technical support P.O. Box 1716, Jeddah 21441, Saudi Arabia TEL 96626978756 FAX 96626917036 service@fujifilm.com.sa Syria Film Trading Company Technical support Repair service Al-Shahbandar P.O. Box:31180 Damascus SYRIA TEL + 963 11 2218049 FAX + 963 11 44673456 f.t.c@Net.SY U.A.E.
SU1840GB.book Page 127 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM ASIA Hong Kong Fuji Photo Products Co., Ltd. Technical support & Repair service 8/F.,TSUEN WAN IND. CENTRE, 220 TEXACO RD., TSUEN WAN, HONG KONG TEL (852)2406 3287 FAX (852)2408 3130 rsd@chinahkphoto.com.hk Indonesia PT Modern Photo Tbk Technical support & Repair service Jl.Matraman Raya 12, Jakarta Timur 13150 TEL +62 021 2801000 FAX +62 021 8581620+62 021 2801012 kmr-srv@moderngroup.co.id Malaysia Fuji Photo Film (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
SU1840GB.book Page 128 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your FinePix A600 camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use. • After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place. About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result.
SU1840GB.book Page 129 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM WARNING Do not change, heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not place heavy objects on the connection cord. These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock. • If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury. Never attempt to take pictures while in motion.
SU1840GB.book Page 130 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM Safety Notes WARNING When discarding or storing batteries, cover the battery terminals with insulation tape. Contact with other metallic objects or batteries could cause the batteries to ignite or burst. Keep xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small children. Because xD-Picture Cards are small, they can be swallowed by children. Be sure to store xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small children.
SU1840GB.book Page 131 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:44 PM CAUTION When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period, remove the batteries and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock. When charging ends, unplug the charger from the power socket. Leaving the charger plugged into the power socket can cause a fire. Using a flash too close to a person’s eyes may temporarily affect the eyesight.
16BCO.fm Page 132 Friday, May 12, 2006 2:28 PM 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan http://home.fujifilm.
