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OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual will show you how to use

your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA

FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 correctly.

Please follow the instructions carefully.

BL00529-200(2)

Getting Ready

Using the Camera

Advanced Features

• Photography

Settings

Camera Connection

Software

Installation

•Playback

•Movie

Appendices

Troubleshooting

Warning

For customers in the U.S.A.

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not

expressly approved in this manual could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Notes on the Grant:

To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must

be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable,

USB cable, and DC supply cord.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Please read the Safety Notes (➝p.128) and make

sure you understand them before using the camera.

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. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms

and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided

by FUJIFILM.

The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreement

is provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of such

separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software,

prevailing over those of this Agreement.

1. Definitions.

(a) “Media” means the CD-ROM titled “Software for FinePix BZ”- which

is provided to you together with this Agreement.

(b) “Software” means the software which is recorded on Media.

other related written materials which are provided to you together

with Media.

(d) “Product” means Media (including Software) and Documentation

collectively.

2. Use of Software.

FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable, nonexclusive license:

(a) to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine

executable form;

(b) to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed; and

3. Restrictions.

3.1 You shall not distribute, rent, lease or otherwise transfer all or any

part of Software, Media or Documentation to any third party without

FUJIFILM’s prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense,

assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to

you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM’s prior

written consent.

3.2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder, you shall not

copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation.

3.3 You shall not modify, adapt or translate Software or Documentation.

You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary

notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation.

3.4 You shall not, or shall not have any third party, reverse-engineer,

decompile, or disassemble Software.

4. Ownership.

All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are

owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on

or in Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be

construed, expressly or implicitly, as transferring or granting any right, license,

or title to you other than those explicitly granted under this Agreement.

5. Limited Warranty.

FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material

and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date

of your receipt of Media. Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty,

FUJIFILM shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearing

no defect. FUJIFILM’s entire liability and your sole and exclusive

remedy with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited to

such FUJIFILM’s replacement of Media as provided herein

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN, FUJIFILM PROVIDES

PRODUCT “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND,

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. FUJIFILM SHALL MAKE NO WARRANTY,

EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO ANY OTHER MATTERS,

INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY

PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY, MERCHANTABILITY,

OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJIFILM HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY

GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,

INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR

LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS) INCURRED FROM THE

USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT EVEN IF FUJIFILM HAS

BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

8. No export.

You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof, will be

transferred, or exported to any country or used in any manner in violation

of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is subject.

9. Termination.

In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, FUJIFILM

may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice.

10. Term.

This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use

Software, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9 hereof.

11. Obligation upon termination.

Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at your own

responsibility and expense, delete or destroy immediately all Software

(including its copies), Media and Documentation.

12. Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with

laws of Japan.

Be sure to read this page before using the software.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Name: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H.

Address: Heesenstrasse 31

40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

declare that the product

Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A400 / FinePix A500

Manufacturer’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

Manufacturer’s Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku,

Tokyo 106-8620, Japan

conforms to the following Standards:

Safety:EN60065

EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B

EN55024: 1998

EN61000-3-2: 1995 + A1: 1998 + A2: 1998

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and

93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

Dusseldorf, Germany

Place

January 1, 2006

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet

weggooien maar inleveren als KCA

Signature/Managing DirectorDate

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.

Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to

the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this

product.

If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your local

requirements.

The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,

please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product.

In Countries outside the EU:

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.

Contents

Warning................................................................. 2

Important............................................................... 3

EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment

in Private Households...................................... 5

Contents................................................................ 6

Preface.................................................................. 8

About this Manual ............................................... 10

Accessories Included .......................................... 11

Camera Parts and Features................................ 12

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ................ 13

Getting Ready

Attaching the Strap ............................................. 14

Loading the Batteries .......................................... 15

Checking the battery charge....................... 17

Loading the xD-Picture Card ......................... 18

Turning On and Off ............................................. 21

Setting the Date and Time .................................. 22

Correcting the Date and Time............................. 24

Selecting the Language ...................................... 25

Using the Camera

Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode) ..................... 26

Taking pictures with the focus and

exposure locked....................................... 30

Adjusting the shot composition ................... 32

Viewing the Images............................................. 33

o Erasing the Images ........................................ 36

Advanced Features — Photography

Using the Photography Functions —

Procedure of Setting ..................................... 38

Setting the Shooting Mode................................. 40

e Macro (Close-up)........................................... 42

d Setting the Flash............................................. 43

Photography Menu Operation ............................ 45

Setting the menus ...................................... 45

List of photography menu options.............. 46

Selecting quality setting

(y QUALITY).......................................... 47

Taking pictures using self-timer

(* SELF-TIMER).................................... 49

Specifying sensitivity setting (S ISO)........ 51

Adjusting exposure compensation

(S EXP. COMPENSATION) ................. 52

Adjusting color balance

(T WB).................................................. 53

Advanced Features — Playback

u How to Specify Print Options (DPOF)........... 54

u DPOF Set Frame .......................................... 55

i Protecting Images ........................................ 58

g Automatic Playback...................................... 60

V Exchanging Data .......................................... 61

Y Trimming....................................................... 63

Advanced Features — Movie

r Recording Movies.......................................... 65

Changing movie size.................................. 67

w Playing Back Movies ..................................... 68

Settings

Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness ...................... 69

U SET-UP......................................................... 70

Using the SET-UP menu............................. 70

SET-UP menu option.................................. 71

Camera Connection

Connecting to a TV ............................................. 78

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer —

PictBridge Function ....................................... 79

Software Installation

Installation on a Windows PC ............................. 84

Installation on a Mac OS X ................................. 87

Connecting to a PC............................................. 90

Using FinePixViewer................................... 93

Appendices

System Expansion Option.................................. 95

Accessories Guide ............................................. 96

Using Your Camera Correctly ............................ 98

Power Supply and Batteries............................... 99

Discharging rechargeable batteries ......... 101

Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and

the Internal Memory.................................... 103

Warning Displays ............................................. 105

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting................................................ 109

Specifications ................................................. 114

Explanation of Terms ..................................... 120

FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide

Network..................................................... 121

Safety Notes................................................... 128

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.

Z Notes on Copyright

Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot

be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the

consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal

use. Note that some restrictions apply to the

photographing of stage performances, entertainments

and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use.

Users are also asked to note that the transfer of

xD-Picture Card containing images or data protected

under copyright laws is only permissible within the

restrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

Z Handling Your Digital Camera

This camera contains precision electronic components.

To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not

subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is

being recorded.

Z Liquid Crystal

If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with

the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following

situations arise, take the urgent action indicated.

• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin

Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly

with soap and running water.

• If liquid crystal gets into your eye

Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15

minutes and then seek medical assistance.

• If liquid crystal is swallowed

Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large

quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek

medical assistance.

Z Damaged by Water or Sand

FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 can be damaged on the

inside and outside by water and sand. When you are at

the beach or close to water, make sure that the camera is

not damaged by water or sand. Take care not to place the

camera on a wet surface.

Z Damaged by Condensation

If the camera is carried from a cold location into a warm

place, water droplets (condensation) may form on the

inside of the camera or on the lens. When this occurs, turn

the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera.

Condensation may also form on the xD-Picture card. In

this event, remove the xD-Picture card and wait a short

time.

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.

• Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are

trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the

Microsoft

Windows

Operating System.

The “Designed for Microsoft

Windows

XP” logo refers

to the camera and the driver only.

• Other company or product names are trademarks or

registered trademarks of the respective companies.

Z Notes on Electrical Interference

If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please

note that this camera may cause interference to other

equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please

check with the applicable regulations.

Z Explanation of Color Television System

Z Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)

Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file

format that contains a variety of shooting information for

optimal printing.

NTSC: National Television System Committee, color

television telecasting specifications adopted

mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television

system adopted mainly by European countries

and China.

About this Manual

Z Icons next to the title display indicate the modes that are available.

Z 4-direction (nopq) button

Up, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual. Up or down is shown as n or o, and left or

right is shown as p or q.

(

AUTO

)(

PORTRAIT

)

(

NIGHT

)

(

LANDSCAPE

)

(

MANUAL

)(

SPORTS

)

Setting the Flash

Available Photography modes:

, H, , , ( p.40)

This mode is suitable for shooting portraits in low-light

conditions.

Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choose from 6 flash modes

according to the type of shot.

/OK

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The flash setting

changes each time you

press d (q).

b Red-eye reduction

Using this mode to minimize

red-eye (eyes appear in red in

the finished photo).

The flash fires as required by

the shooting conditions.

Red-eye effect

When using the flash to take a picture of people in low-light

conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture.

This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the

inside of the eye.

This mark denotes issues that may affect the

camera’s operation.

This mark denotes points to notice in the

camera’s operation.

This mark denotes additional topics that

complement the basic operating procedures.

When pressing q:

When pressing MENU/OK:

Accessories Included

• AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2)

•Strap (1)

• Video cable (1)

2.5 mm dia. plug-to-pin plug cable

• USB cable (mini-B) (1)

• CD-ROM (1)

Software for FinePix BZ

• Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

Camera Parts and Features

Refer to the pages in parentheses for information

on using the camera parts or features.

/OK

DISP /

BACK

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp (p.50)

Lens (lens cover)

w Playback button

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lamp (p.29)

LCD monitor

Tripod mount

xD-Picture Card slot (p.18)

Battery compartment (p.16)

POWER button

Flash (p.43)

Viewfinder window

VIDEO OUT (Video output)

socket (p.78)

; USB socket (mini-B)

DC IN 3V (power input)

socket (p.78)

p / e Macro button (p.42)

q / d Flash button (p.43)

n / [ Tele zoom switch

(p.27, 34)

o / ] Wide zoom switch

(p.27, 34)

Strap mount

MENU/OK button

DISP (display) / BACK button

(p.32, 33)

Battery cover (p.15)

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display

FinePix A500

Z Photography mode

Z Playback mode

FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 has internal memory that can store images without xD-Picture Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor

when the internal memory is active.

1/ 1/2006

ISO

200

* Self-timer (p.49)

e Macro (close-up) (p.42)

C Flash (p.43)

s Photography mode (p.40)

Date (p.22)

6 White balance (p.53)

[N Quality mode (p.47)

Number of available frames (p.20)

ISO 200 Sensitivity (p.51)

C Battery level warning (p.17)

{ AF warning (p.27)

| Camera shake warning (p.28)

Y Internal memory (p.19)

S Exposure compensation (p.52)

AF frame (p.27)

Zoom bar (p.27)

100-0009

12:00

1/ 1/2006

w Playback mode (p.33)

u DPOF (p.55)

F Protection (p.58)

Zoom bar (p.34)

Date (p.22)

Frame number (p.73)

Time (p.22)

C Battery level warning (p.17)

Y Internal memory (p.19)

Attaching the Strap

Attaching the strap

Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2.

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.

Using the strap

1 Loop the strap over your wrist.

2 To avoid dropping the camera, secure the

strap around your wrist by sliding the

fastener to adjust the length.

Getting Ready

Loading the Batteries

Compatible batteries

AA-size alkaline batteries (2) or AA-size Ni-MH

rechargeable batteries (2) (sold separately)

1 Open the battery cover.

Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the batteries in the camera.

• Never use the following types of

batteries, as they could cause

serious problems such as battery

fluid leakage or overheating:

1. Batteries with split or peeling

outer casings

2. Combinations of different

types of batteries or new and used batteries together

• Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.

• Use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline

batteries as those supplied with the camera.

Outer casing

Check that the camera is turned off before opening the

battery cover.

• Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on.

This could damage the xD-Picture Card or ruin the

image files on the xD-Picture Card.

• Do not apply force to the battery cover.

Continued

Loading the Batteries

2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by

the polarity icons.

3 Close the battery cover.

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

those on the inside of the battery cover.

Getting Ready

Checking the battery charge

Turn the camera on and check the battery charge.

AThere is ample battery charge. (Not displayed)

BThere is insufficient charge left in the batteries. The

batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries

ready. (Lit red)

CThe batteries are depleted. The display will shortly go

blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or

recharge the batteries. (Blinking red)

Notes on batteries

• Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries,

can shorten time for which the batteries can be used.

• The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred to

hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can be used

varies depending on the brand. Some brands of alkaline

batteries may stop providing power more quickly than

those supplied with the camera. Note also that due to

their nature, the time for which alkaline batteries can be

used decreases in cold conditions (0°C to +10°C/+32°F

to +50°F). For this reason, it is better to use AA-size Ni-

MH batteries.

• Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level

warning may appear early when the camera is used in

cold locations. Try warming the batteries in your pocket

or a similar location before use.

• Depending on the battery type and the level of charge in

the batteries, the camera may run out of power without

first displaying a battery level warning. This is

particularly likely to happen when batteries that have run

out of charge once are re-used.

• Depending on the camera mode, the transition from

C to V may occur more quickly.

• Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge

AA-size Ni-MH batteries.

• See p.99-100 for information on the batteries.

• When first purchased or if left unused for a long period,

the amount of time which AA-size Ni-MH batteries can

be used may be short. See p.100 for more information.

• Battery power consumption varies greatly depending on

use. When you change to Playback mode from

Photography mode, C may not occur, however, V

may suddenly blink red and the camera may stop

operation.

Loading the xD-Picture Card

1 Open the battery cover.

2 Insert an xD-Picture Card.

3 Close the battery cover.

Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal memory, you can store many more images on the xD-

Picture Card (sold separately). There is a slot for the xD-Picture Card inside the battery compartment.

/OK

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Gold marking

Gold contact area

Align the gold marking with

the gold contact area.

How to replace the xD-Picture Card

Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly

remove your finger. The lock is released and the xD-

Picture Card is pushed out.

Getting Ready

When an xD-Picture Card (sold separately)

is inserted

[Record images]: Record images to an xD-Picture

Card.

[Playback images]: Playback images in an xD-Picture

Card.

When an xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is

not inserted

[Record images]: Record images to internal memory.

[Playback images]: Playback images in internal memory.

Images held in the camera’s internal memory may be

corrupted or erased due to problems such as camera

faults. Save your important data to another media (i.e.,

MO disk, CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.).

It is possible to transfer saved images on the internal

memory to an xD-Picture Card (➝p.61).

Notes on xD-Picture Card

• 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.

• Note that the xD-Picture Card may spring out if you

release your finger quickly from the card immediately

after the lock is released.

• Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is

used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card.

• See p.103 for information on the xD-Picture Card.

• The bigger the number of recorded pixels, the better the

image quality becomes. As the number of recorded

pixels becomes smaller, you will be able to record more

frames to an xD-Picture Card. See p.47 for information

on changing the image quality setting.

• The size of an image file varies depending on the

subject. For this reason, the number recorded may not

represent the actual number of frames.

About internal memory

About images in the internal memory

ISO

200

FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 has

internal memory that can store

images without xD-Picture Card.

Y appears on the LCD monitor

when internal memory is active.

Loading the xD-Picture Card

The table below shows the standard number of available frames for internal memory or a new xD-Picture Card formatted on

the camera.

Z FinePix A400

Z FinePix A500

Standard number of available frames per xD-Picture Card / internal memory

Quality setting

4F 4N

% 21`

Number of recorded pixels 2304 × 1728 2304 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480

Internal memory (approx. 12 MB) 5 11 13 19 25 93

16 MB 715172533122

32 MB 15 31 35 50 68 247

64 MB 32 64 72 101 137 497

128 MB 64 128 144 204 275 997

256 MB 129 257 290 409 550 1997

512 MB 259 515 580 818 1101 3993

1 GB 519 1031 1162 1639 2205 7995

The factory default settings

Quality setting

[F [N

% 32`

Number of recorded pixels 2592 × 1944 2592 × 1728 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 640 × 480

Internal memory (approx. 12 MB) 4 9 10 15 19 93

16 MB 612131925122

32 MB 12 25 28 40 50 247

64 MB 25 50 56 81 101 497

128 MB 51 102 113 162 204 997

256 MB 102 204 228 325 409 1997

512 MB 205 409 456 651 818 3993

1 GB 412 819 913 1305 1639 7995

The factory default settings

Getting Ready

Turning On and Off

Turning the camera on in

Photography mode

Turning the camera on in

Playback mode

Changes between Photography mode and

Playback mode

Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode.

Press the shutter button down halfway to return to

Photography mode.

• The lens moves and the lens cover opens when turning

the camera on in Photography mode. Take care not to

obstruct the lens.

• Take care not to get fingerprints on the camera lens as

this will result in impaired image quality in your shots.

POWER

Press POWER down fully

to turn the camera on.

Press POWER again to

turn the camera off.

To change to Photography mode, press the shutter button

down halfway.

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Press w for about 1

second to turn the

camera on in Playback

mode.

Press POWER to turn

the camera off.

Setting the Date and Time

1 “DATE/TIME NOT SET” message appears

when turning the camera on.

2 Set 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.

Press MENU/OK to set the date and

time.

SET NO

DATE/TIME

NOT SET

APress p or q to select Year,

Month, Day, Hour, or Minute.

BPress n or o to correct the

setting.

DATE/TIME

SET CANCEL

YYYY

2006

. 1 . 1

12 : 00

Getting Ready

3 Change the date format.

Date format

YYYY.MM.DD: 2006.1.24

MM/DD/YYYY: 1/24/2006

DD.MM.YYYY: 24.1.2006

SET CANCEL

DATE/TIME

MM/DD/YYYY

1 / 24 / 2006

10 : 00

APress p or q to select the date

format.

BPress n or o to set the format.

CAlways press MENU/OK after the

settings are completed.

• Holding down n or o changes the numbers

continuously.

• When the time displayed passes “12”, the AM/PM

setting changes.

• “DATE/ TIME NOT SET” message also appears when

the batteries have been removed and the camera has

been left for a long period.

Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the

batteries have been installed for 2 hours or more, the

camera settings will be retained for roughly 6 hours even

if both sources of power are removed.

Correcting the Date and Time

1 Display the SET-UP menu. 2 Display the DATE/TIME screen.

APress MENU/OK to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

BPress p or q to select U

OPTION.

CPress n or o to select SET-UP.

DPress MENU/OK to display the

SET-UP menu.

OPTION

LCD

SET-UP

APress p or q to select option 3.

BPress o to select DATE/TIME.

CPress q.

See “2 Set the date and time.”

(➝p.22).

2 314

SET CANCEL

TIME DIFFERENCE

/LANG.

USB MODE

:SET

:ENGLISH

:SET

SET-UP

DATE/TIME SET

Getting Ready

Selecting the Language

1 Display the SET-UP menu. 2 Select the language.

APress MENU/OK to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

BPress p or q to select U

OPTION and then press n or o

to select SET-UP.

CPress MENU/OK to display the

SET-UP menu.

OPTION

LCD

SET-UP

APress p or q to move to option

BPress n or o to select

CPress q to select ENGLISH,

FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH,

ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, , or

. Press q to cycle through

the language settings.

2 314

SET CANCEL

TIME DIFFERENCE

USB MODE

:SET

SET-UP

DATE/TIME :SET

/LANG.

ENGLISH

Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode)

1 Turn the camera on.

Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on.

This section describes the basic operations.

POWER

Holding the camera correctly

Brace your elbows

against your sides and

hold the camera with

both hands.

Do not cover the

lens or flash with

your fingers.

• Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred

picture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily

with both hands.

• If the lens or flash is obscured by your fingers or the

strap, subjects may be out of focus or the brightness

(exposure) of your shot may be incorrect.

Using the Camera

Continued

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.

• Select e Macro mode to take close-up shots (➝p.42).

• Use digital zoom when you want to shoot the subject

closer (➝p.74).

] switch

(Zoom out)

[ switch

(Zoom in)

• Focal range

Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.)

to infinity

• Optical zoom focal

length (35 mm

camera equivalent)

Approx. 38 mm to

114 mm

• Max. zoom scale

3×

Zoom bar

• Focus on the subject

Double beep is heard

Viewfinder lamp lit green

• Not focus on the subject

No sound

{ indicated

Viewfinder lamp blinking green

Pressing halfway

The shutter button has a halfway point at which focus and

exposure are automatically optimized before taking the

picture by pressing fully down.

AF frame AF frame

becomes smaller

and camera

focuses on the

subject.

Halfway

pressed

Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode)

4 Press the shutter button fully.

When taking a picture using the flash, the image may

disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The

viewfinder lamp blinks orange during charging.

• The subject may be difficult to see clearly on the LCD

monitor (in bright sunlight or dimly lit scenes, etc.). If so,

use the viewfinder to take the picture.

• When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock

to take the picture (➝p.30).

• When pressing the shutter button down fully in one

motion, the camera takes the picture without the AF

frame changing.

Beep

Halfway pressed Fully pressed

Flash

Change the flash mode when you want to take

pictures without flash. See p.43 for information on

flash.

Notes on taking pictures

• The image shown on the LCD monitor before the picture

is taken may differ in brightness, color, etc. from the

image actually recorded. Play back the recorded image

to check it (➝p.33).

• When selecting a slow shutter speed that will cause

camera shake, | appears on the LCD monitor. Use

flash or a tripod.

• See p.105-108 for information on Warning displays. See

“Troubleshooting” (➝p.109-113) for more information.

When pressing the shutter

button down halfway, b

appears on the LCD monitor

before the flash fires.

Using the Camera

Z Using viewfinder

When using the viewfinder to take pictures, press DISP/

BACK to turn the LCD monitor off. Turning the LCD

monitor off conserves battery power.

Frame the shot so that the subject fills the center of the

viewfinder. When taking a picture at a distance of 1 m to

2 m (3.3 ft. to 6.6 ft.) using the viewfinder, only the shaded

area in the figure is photographed.

Z Viewfinder lamp display

The viewfinder lamp lights or blinks when turning on the

camera or pressing the shutter button. The viewfinder

lamp shows camera status.

Holding the camera correctly

• The viewfinder cannot be used to take shots in Macro

mode.

• For more precise shot framing, use the LCD monitor to

take the picture.

Viewfinder

Using the viewfinder allows

for a steady arm position,

preventing picture blur.

Display Status

Lit green Locking the focus or LCD monitor OFF

Blinking green AF/AE in progress, camera shake

warning, or AF warning (ready to

shoot)

Blinking green and

orange alternately

Recording to xD-Picture Card or

internal memory (ready to shoot)

Lit orange Recording to xD-Picture Card or

internal memory (not ready)

Blinking orange Charging flash (flash will not fire)

Blinking red • Warnings for xD-Picture Card and

internal memory

Card not formatted, incorrect format,

memory full, xD-Picture Card or

internal memory error

• Lens operation error

Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor

(➝p.105-108).

Viewfinder lamp

Continued

Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode)

Taking pictures with the focus

and exposure locked

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.

AF/AE lock is useful:

Use AF/AE lock to guarantee best result when shooting a

subject that is not suited to autofocusing (➝p.31).

1 Move the camera slightly so that one of the

subjects is in the AF frame.

2 Press the shutter button down halfway to

focus on the subject.

Using AF/AE lock

Double

beep

Halfway

pressed

Using the Camera

3 Continue to hold the shutter button down

halfway. Move the camera back to the

original image and press the shutter button

fully.

• AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter

is released.

• Use AF/AE lock in all Photography modes to guarantee

excellent results.

• On the FinePix A400 / FinePix A500, pressing the

shutter button down half way locks the focus and

exposure settings (AF and AE lock).

Beep

Fully pressed

Subjects not suitable for autofocus

FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 uses a high-precision

autofocusing mechanism. However, it may have difficulty

focusing on the following:

• Subjects photographed through glass

• Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur

• Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or flames

• Dark subjects

• Subjects with little or no contrast between the subject

and the background (such as subjects dressed in the

same color as the background)

• Shots where another high-contrast object (not the

subject) is close to the AF frame and is either closer or

further away than your subject (such as a shot of

someone against a background with strongly

contrasting elements)

For such subjects use AF/AE lock (➝p.30).

Very shiny subjects such

as a mirror or car body

Fast moving subjects

Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode)

Adjusting the shot composition

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.

Selecting LCD monitor display

/OK

DISP/

BACK

Pressing DISP/BACK

changes the LCD

monitor display.

Text displayed

No text displayed

LCD monitor OFF

Framing guideline

displayed

LCD monitor cannot be turned off when e Macro mode is

set.

Best framing

Using the Camera

Viewing the Images

Setting the camera to Playback

mode

When the camera is off, press w for about 1 second to

turn the camera on in Playback mode.

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.

When pressing w, the last image shot appears on the

LCD monitor.

/OK

DISP/

BACK

Press w during

shooting to

change to

Playback mode.

Selecting LCD monitor display

100-0001

10:00

1/24/2006

/OK

DISP/

BACK

Text displayed No text displayed

Multi-frame

playback

Press DISP/BACK

during Playback

mode to change the

display.

Continued

Viewing the Images

Single-frame playback

1 Zoom in / Zoom out.

To zoom in an image during single-frame playback:

Press DISP/BACK to cancel playback zoom.

2 Display another part of the image.

To select the required image:

Press p: last image

Press q: next image

Selecting images

10:00

100-0001

1/24/2006

To select images on the thumbnail

lists screen, hold down p or q

for 1 second during playback.

When releasing p or q, camera

returns to single-frame playback.

Playback zoom

CANCEL

PANNING

CANCEL

PANNING

] switch

(Zoom out)

[ switch

(Zoom in)

Press [(n) or ](o) to zoom

in or out on an image.

Zoom bar

CANCEL

Navigation screen

(Current displayed image)

Using the Camera

Press DISP/BACK to return to the zoom setting.

Z Zoom scales (FinePix A400)

Z Zoom scales (FinePix A500)

Multi-frame playback

Multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears on the

LCD monitor. Select required frame from the 9 frames.

APress p or q to move to

another part of the image.

BPress n, o, p, or q to display

another part of the image.

Quality mode Max. zoom scale

4 (2304 × 1728 pixels)

Approx. 3.6×

% (2304 × 1536 pixels)

Approx. 3.6×

2 (1600 × 1200 pixels)

Approx. 2.5×

1 (1280 × 960 pixels)

Approx. 2×

Quality mode Max. zoom scale

[ (2592 × 1944 pixels)

Approx. 4.1×

% (2592 × 1728 pixels)

Approx. 4.1×

3 (2048 × 1536 pixels)

Approx. 3.2×

2 (1600 × 1200 pixels)

Approx. 2.5×

APress n, o, p, or q to move

the cursor (colored frame) to the

selecting frame.

Press n or o repeatedly to

jump to the next page.

BPress MENU/OK again to

enlarge the image.

Still images viewable on FinePix A400 /

FinePix A500

This camera will display still images recorded on FinePix

A400 / FinePix A500 or still images (excluding some

uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital

camera that supports xD-Picture Cards. Clear playback

or playback zooming may not be possible for still images

shot on cameras other than FinePix A400 / FinePix A500.

o Erasing the Images

Setting the camera to

w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Selecting FRAME or ALL

FRAMES

Use this mode to erase unnecessary images to have ample free space on the xD-Picture Card. Your camera

calls images “frames”.

APress MENU/OK to display the

Playback menu on the LCD

monitor.

BPress p or q to select o

ERASE.

CPress n or o to select FRAME

or ALL FRAMES.

DPress MENU/OK to confirm your

selection.

BACK

ALL FRAMES

FRAME

ERASE

Erasing one frame at a time (FRAME)

APress p or q to select the

erasing frame (file).

BPress MENU/OK to erase the

currently displayed frame (file).

To erase another frame (file), repeat above steps.

When erasing frames (files) is completed, press DISP/

BACK.

Pressing MENU/OK repeatedly erases consecutive

frames (files). Take care not to erase a frame (file) by

mistake.

ERASE OK?

FRAME

100-0001

YES CANCEL

Using the Camera

Erasing all frames (ALL FRAMES)

Press MENU/OK to erase all the

frames (files).

TAKE A WHILE

ALL FRAMES

100-0001

YES CANCEL

ERASE ALL OK?

IT MAY

CANCEL

ALL FRAMES

Press DISP/BACK to cancel

erasing of all the frames (files).

Some unprotected frames

(files) will be left unerased.

• When using an xD-Picture Card, the images in the xD-

Picture Card are erased. When not using an xD-

Picture Card, the images in the internal memory are

erased.

• Selecting : BACK returns to single-frame playback

without erasing any frames (files).

• Protected frames (files) cannot be erased. Unprotect the

frames (files) before erasing them (➝p.58).

• If “DPOF SPECIFIED. ERASE OK?” or “DPOF

SPECIFIED. ERASE ALL OK?” appears, press MENU/

OK again to erase the frames (files).

Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back up

important frames (files) onto your PC or another media.

Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting

1 Select the Photography mode.

Set the Photography mode from the menu.

The available functions are limited depending on the

Photography mode selected. The camera settings are

tailored to the scene being shot.

2 Specify the photography settings.

Pressing buttons or selecting menu allows you to

specify photography functions. You can obtain the

best result for shooting.

Z Specifying functions using buttons

Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general guide is given below.

q AUTO

This is the easiest mode for taking

pictures (➝p.40).

H PORTRAIT

, LANDSCAPE

. SPORT

8 NIGHT

Select the best Shooting mode for the

scene being shot (➝p.40-41).

q MANUAL

This mode provides detailed settings that

are impossible to set in q AUTO mode

(➝p.41).

SHOOTING MODE

PORTRAIT

AUTO

MANUAL

MOVIE

Used for close-up shots (➝p.42).

Used for shots in dark locations or for

backlit subjects, etc. (➝p.43).

/OK

DISP/

BACK

e (p) Macro button

d (q) Flash button

Advanced Features — Photography

Z Specifying functions using Photography menu

(MENU/OK button)

y QUALITY

Use to specify required image size

(➝p.47).

* SELF-TIMER

Used in situations such as group

shots where the photographer is

included in the shot (➝p.49).

S ISO

Use to specify required sensitivity

setting (➝p.51).

EXP.

COMPENSATION

Use this setting to obtain the correct

exposure (only s) (➝p.52).

TWB

Use this setting to adjust the color

balance to suit the color of the

ambient light around the subject (only

s) (➝p.53).

SELF-TIMER

OFF

/OK

DISP/

BACK

Setting the Shooting Mode

This is the easiest mode for providing crisp and clear

shots.

Use this mode for ordinary photography.

Camera specifies “EXP. COMPENSATION” and “WB”

settings automatically.

Use this mode for photography to get beautiful skin tones

and soft overall tone.

You can select the most suitable setting according to the subject by selecting one of the Shooting modes.

APress MENU/OK to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

BPress p or q to select q

SHOOTING MODE.

CPress n or o to select Shooting

mode.

DPress MENU/OK to confirm the

setting.

SHOOTING MODE

PORTRAIT

AUTO

MANUAL

MOVIE

q AUTO (a)

• Available flash modes

AUTO, b, d, C

H PORTRAIT

• Available flash modes

AUTO, b, d, C, c,

Advanced Features — Photography

Use this mode for shooting scenery in daylight and

provides crisp, clear shots of scenery such as buildings

and mountains.

Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject.

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.

Set the S Exposure compensation (➝p.52) and T

White balance (➝p.53) to manual to easily control

yourself.

, LANDSCAPE

• Flash cannot be used in

the Landscape mode.

. SPORT

• Available flash modes

AUTO, d, C

8 NIGHT

• Available flash modes

C, c, n

• Use a tripod to prevent

camera shake. Because

a picture is taken with a

slow shutter.

q MANUAL (s)

• Available flash modes

AUTO, b, d, C, c, n

e Macro (Close-up)

Available Photography modes:

a and s (➝p.40)

Use this mode to take close-up shots.

e appears on the LCD monitor

indicating that you can take

close-up shots.

/OK

DISP/

BACK

Press e (p) to

select Macro mode.

Press e (p) again

to cancel Macro

mode.

• When using the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro

mode, the field visible through the viewfinder does not

match the field actually photographed. Because the

viewfinder and lens are in different positions. Use the

LCD monitor to take picture in Macro mode.

• When taking pictures in Macro mode, the corners of the

image may become dark.

• Focal range

Approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in. to 2.6 ft.)

• Effective flash range

Approx. 30 cm to 80 cm (1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft.)

• 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

Advanced Features — Photography

d Setting the Flash

Available Photography modes:

a, H, ., 8, s (➝p.40)

Use this mode for ordinary photography.

This mode is suitable for shooting portraits in low-light

conditions.

Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choose from 6 flash modes

according to the type of shot.

When pressing the shutter button down halfway, b

appears on the LCD monitor before the flash fires.

AUTO Auto flash (not displayed)

The flash fires as required by the

shooting conditions.

/OK

DISP/

BACK

The flash setting

changes each time you

press d (q).

b Red-eye reduction

Using this mode to minimize

red-eye (eyes appear in red in

the finished photo).

The flash fires as required by

the shooting conditions.

Red-eye effect

When using the flash to take a picture of people in low-light

conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture.

This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the

inside of the eye.

d Forced flash

Use this mode in backlit scenes, or

to get the correct colors when

taking a picture under bright

lighting.

In this mode, the flash fires in bright

as well as dark conditions.

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. To

prevent camera shake, always use

a tripod.

Using n synchronizes Red-eye

reduction mode.

Using 8 selects slow shutter

speeds of up to 2 seconds.

In bright scenes, over exposure may occur.

ZList of available flash modes in each

Photography mode

The following table shows the flash modes available for

each Photography mode.

ZEffective flash range (S : AUTO)

Wide-angle: approx. 60 cm to 3.1 m (2.0 ft. to 10.2 ft.)

Telephoto: approx. 60 cm to 2 m (2.0 ft. to 6.6 ft.)

If you take pictures outside of the effective flash range, the

image may appear dark even if the flash is used.

Notes on using flash

• If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging

(viewfinder lamp blinking orange), the picture will be

taken without the flash (when using AUTO or b).

• The flash charging time may increase when the batteries

are low on charge.

• When taking a picture using the flash, the image may

disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The

viewfinder lamp blinks orange during charging.

• The flash fires several times (pre-flashes and the main

flash). Do not move the camera until the picture is taken.

AUTO b d C c n

a ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

H ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

, ✓

. ✓ ✓ ✓

8 ✓ ✓ ✓

s ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Available Photography modes: a, H, ., 8, s (➝p.40)

Advanced Features — Photography

Photography Menu Operation

Setting the menus

Use the Photography menu to adjust image quality. You can take pictures in a wide range of conditions.

APress MENU/OK to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

BPress p or q to select the

menu.

CPress n or o to change the

setting.

DPress MENU/OK to confirm the

setting.

SELF-TIMER

OFF

Photography Menu Operation

List of photography menu options

Page

Menu Functions Settings

Factory

default

qSHOOTING

MODE (➝p.40)

Use this setting to provide the best photography menu

setting for the scene being shot.

r MOVIE / q MANUAL /

q AUTO/ H PORTRAIT /

, LANDSCAPE / . SPORT /

8 NIGHT

qAUTO

y QUALITY (➝p.47)

This setting can be used with any of the modes.

Specifies the image size.

The larger image size, the better image quality is obtained.

The smaller image size, the larger number of images are

recorded.

FinePix A400

4F / 4N / „ / 2 / 1 /

FinePix A500

÷F / ÷N / „ / 3 / 2 /

÷N

* SELF-TIMER

(➝p.49)

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.

OFF / * (10 seconds) /

( (2 seconds)

OFF

U OPTION (➝p.70) Use this setting to change the camera settings. SET-UP / j LCD —

S ISO (➝p.51)

This setting can be used with any of the modes.

Specifies 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.

AUTO / 100 / 200 / 400 AUTO

SEXP.

COMPENSATION

(➝p.52)

This setting can be used when the Photography mode sets

to q MANUAL (s).

Use this setting to obtain the correct exposure.

–2 EV to +2 EV

(1/3 EV increments)

TWB (➝p.53)

This setting can be used when the Photography mode sets

to q MANUAL (s).

Use this setting to adjust the color balance to suit the color

of the ambient light around the subject.

AUTO / 6 / 7 / 9 / 0 /

- / 8

AUTO

Setting the menus (➝p.45)

Advanced Features — Photography

Selecting quality setting

(y QUALITY)

Available Photography modes:

a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.40)

Use this menu to specify the image size.

Select the quality setting for the scene being shot.

Z Quality settings in Photography mode

(FinePix A400)

QUALITY

FRAMES

FinePix A500

Quality mode Sample uses

4 F (2304 × 1728)

4 N (2304 × 1728)

Printing at up to 6R (15.2 × 20.3 cm/

6 × 8 in.) / A5 size

For better quality, select 4 F

„ (2304 × 1536)

2 (1600 × 1200) Printing at up to 4R (10.2 × 15.2 cm/

4 × 6 in.) / A6 size

1 (1280 × 960) Printing at up to 3R (8.9 × 12.7 cm/

3.5 × 5 in.) size

` (640 × 480) To use for e-mail or web site

Setting the menus (➝p.45)

Photography Menu Operation

Z Quality settings in Photography mode

(FinePix A500)

Quality mode Sample uses

÷ F (2592 × 1944)

÷ N (2592 × 1944)

Printing at up to 8R (20.3 × 25.4 cm/

8 × 10 in.) / A4 size

For better quality, select ÷ F

„ (2592 × 1728)

3 (2048 × 1536) Printing at up to 6R (15.2 × 20.3 cm/

6 × 8 in.) / A5 size

2 (1600 × 1200) Printing at up to 4R (10.2 × 15.2 cm/

4 × 6 in.) / A6 size

` (640 × 480) To use for e-mail or web site

• The quality setting is retained even when the camera is

turned off or the mode setting is changed.

• When changing the quality setting, the number of

available frames also changes (➝p.20). The numbers to

the right of setting show the number of available frames.

Area shot and quality setting

Normal shooting provides an aspect ratio of 4:3 and „

shooting provides an aspect ratio of 3:2 (same aspect ratio

as 35 mm film and post card).

Area shot excluding „

Area shot with „

Setting the menus (➝p.45)

Advanced Features — Photography

Taking pictures using self-timer

(* SELF-TIMER)

Available Photography modes:

a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.40)

Use this menu in situations where the photographer is

included in the shot.

When selecting the self-timer setting, the self-timer icon

appears on the LCD monitor.

*: The picture is taken after 10 seconds.

(: The picture is taken after 2 seconds.

1 Press the shutter button down halfway to

focus on the subject and press the shutter

button fully.

Pressing the shutter button down halfway that focuses

on the subject.

Without releasing the shutter button, press the button

all the way down (fully pressed) to start the self-timer.

SELF-TIMER

OFF

Beep

Double

beep

Halfway pressed Fully pressed

Continued

Setting the menus (➝p.45)

Photography Menu Operation

2 Taking pictures in selected time

A countdown appears on

the LCD monitor indicating

the time remaining until the

picture is taken.

A picture is taken after the self-timer lamp changes

from lit to blinking (only blinks with the 2-second self-

timer).

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.

• Any of the following cancels the self-timer setting:

- Completing the shooting

- Changing the Photography mode setting

- Setting the camera to Playback mode

- Turning the camera off

• Take care not to stand in front of the lens when pressing

the shutter button as this can prevent the correct focus

or brightness (exposure) from being achieved.

Setting the menus (➝p.45)

Advanced Features — Photography

Specifying sensitivity setting

(S ISO)

Available Photography modes:

a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.40)

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.

400

200

100

ISO

AUTO

ZSettings

AUTO/100/200/400

Selecting AUTO as the sensitivity setting, the camera

selects the best sensitivity setting for the subject’s

brightness.

The selected sensitivity setting

appears on the LCD monitor

when the sensitivity setting is

set to another setting excluding

AUTO.

Sensitivity is retained even when the camera is turned off

or the mode setting is changed.

Although higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take

pictures in darker locations, they will also increase the

amount of speckling in your images. Choose the sensitivity

setting that best suits the conditions.

ISO

400

Setting the menus (➝p.45)

Photography Menu Operation

Adjusting exposure

compensation

(S EXP. COMPENSATION)

Available Photography mode: s (➝ p.40)

Use this menu for shots to get the correct brightness

(exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast

between the subject and the background.

• Compensation range: –2 EV to +2 EV

(13 steps in 1/3 EV increments)

• Explanation of Terms “EV” (➝p.120)

EXP. COMPENSATION

+ /

positive (+) compensation

negative (–) compensation

Guide to compensation

• Backlit portraits:

+2/3 EV to +1 2/3 EV

• Very bright scenes (such as

snowfields) and highly

reflective subjects: +1 EV

• Shots made up predominantly of sky: +1 EV

• Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds:

–2/3 EV

• Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees

or dark foliage: –2/3 EV

Any of the following disables exposure

compensation:

• Using the flash in AUTO or b mode

• Shooting dark scenes in d mode

Setting the menus (➝p.45)

Advanced Features — Photography

Adjusting color balance

(T WB)

Available Photography mode: s (➝ p.40)

Adjust the color balance based on white to suit the color

of the ambient light around the subject.

AUTO: Automatic adjustment

6 : Shooting outdoors in good weather

7: Shooting in shade

9 : Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps

0 : Shooting under Warm White fluorescent lamps

- : Shooting under Cool White fluorescent lamps

8 : Shooting in incandescent light

AUTO

• In AUTO mode, the correct white balance may not be

achieved for subjects such as close-ups of people’s

faces and pictures taken under a special light source.

Select the correct white balance for the light source.

• When the flash fires, the white balance setting for the

flash is used. Consequently, to achieve a particular

effect, the flash mode should be set to C Suppressed

flash (➝p.44).

• The color tones may vary depending on the shooting

conditions (light source, etc.).

• Explanation of Terms “White balance” (➝p.120)

Setting the menus (➝p.45)

u How to Specify Print Options (DPOF)

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing

specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as an xD-Picture Card. The

recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed.

This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with FinePix A400 / FinePix A500.

Some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints.

The warnings shown below may appear while specifying the prints.

“DPOF SPECIFIED. ERASE OK ?”

“DPOF SPECIFIED. ERASE ALL OK ?” (➝p.37)

When erasing the image, the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time.

“RESET DPOF OK ?” (➝p.56)

When inserting an xD-Picture Card that contains images specified for printing by another camera, those print specifications are all

reset and replaced by the new print specifications.

[DPOF FILE ERROR] (➝p.107)

Up to 999 images can be specified on the same xD-Picture Card.

Advanced Features — Playback

u DPOF Set Frame

Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Selecting WITH DATE, E appears on the LCD monitor

and the date will be imprinted on your prints.

You can specify the image, number of prints, with or without date of printing with a DPOF-compatible printer.

APress MENU/OK to display the

Playback menu on the LCD

monitor.

BPress p or q to select u

DPOF.

CPress n or o to select WITH

DATE, WITHOUT DATE, or

RESET ALL.

DPress MENU/OK.

RESET ALL

WITHOUT DATE

WITH DATE

DPOF

WITH DATE / WITHOUT DATE

APress p or q to display the

frame (file) for specifying DPOF

setting.

BPress n or o to set a value.

Up to 99 sheets are printed.

For frames (files) that you do not

want printed, set the number of

prints to 0 (zero).

To specify more DPOF settings, repeat steps A and B.

CAlways press MENU/OK after the

settings are completed.

Pressing DISP/BACK cancels

those settings.

DPOF

SHEETS

100-0001

00009

FRAME

SET

Total number of prints

Setting for that frame

u DPOF Set Frame

Canceling DPOF setting

A Press MENU/OK to display the Playback menu on the

LCD monitor.

B Select u DPOF in the menu.

C Press n or o to select WITH DATE 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).

To cancel the DPOF setting for another frame (file), repeat

steps D and E.

Always press MENU/OK to complete the settings.

• DPOF ALL RESET (➝p.57)

• When DPOF settings were specified on another camera.

When the data includes a frame (file) with DPOF

settings that were specified on another camera, “RESET

DPOF OK?” appears.

Pressing MENU/OK erases all of the DPOF settings

already specified for each frame (file). Specify the DPOF

setting for each frame (file) again.

• Prints of up to 999 frames (files) can be ordered on the

same xD-Picture Card.

• DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies.

• 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).

• Images photographed with a camera other than FinePix

A400 / FinePix A500 may not be specified DPOF

settings.

RESET DPOF OK?

100-0001

YES NO

Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Advanced Features — Playback

To cancel all DPOF settings:

Select RESET ALL in the Playback menu (➝p.55).

DPOF ALL RESET

Press MENU/OK.

u appears on the LCD monitor during playback when the

image has specified DPOF settings.

RESET DPOF OK?

100-0001

YES CANCEL

100-0001

10:00

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Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

i Protecting Images

Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

To protect or unprotect only the selected frame (file):

Use this mode to prevent frames (files) from being accidentally erased. Your camera calls images “frames”.

APress MENU/OK to display the

Playback menu on the LCD

monitor.

BPress p or q to select i

PROTECT.

CPress n or o to select FRAME,

SET ALL, or RESET ALL.

DPress MENU/OK.

PROTECT

RESET ALL

SET ALL

FRAME

FRAME SET / RESET

APress p or q to select the

protecting/unprotecting frame

(file).

BPress MENU/OK to protect/

unprotect the currently displayed

frame (file).

Unprotected: protecting frame

(file)

Protected: reset frame (file)

To protect another frame (file), repeat steps A and B.

When protecting frames (files) is completed, press DISP/

BACK.

PROTECT OK?

100-0001

FRAME

YES CANCEL

Unprotected

100-0001

FRAME

UNPROTECT OK?

YES CANCEL

Protected (F appears)

Advanced Features — Playback

SET ALL

Press MENU/OK to protect all the

frames (files).

RESET ALL

Press MENU/OK to unprotect all the

frames (files).

SET ALL

100-0001

YES CANCEL

TAKE A WHILE

SET ALL OK?

IT MAY

RESET ALL

100-0001

YES CANCEL

TAKE A WHILE

RESET ALL OK?

IT MAY

To stop the procedure midway

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.

The Format function erases all the frames (files), including

protected frames (files) (➝p.75).

100-0001

CANCEL

SET ALL

Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

g Automatic Playback

Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Use this mode to play back photographed images continuously. You can select playback interval and type of

image transition.

APress MENU/OK to display the

Playback menu on the LCD

monitor.

BPress p or q to select g

PLAYBACK.

CPress n or o to select the

playback interval and the type of

image transition.

DPress MENU/OK. The image

frames are played back

automatically.

PLAYBACK

• To interrupt g PLAYBACK, press n or MENU/OK.

•Press p or q to advance or go back through the

images.

• The Auto power off function (➝p.75) does not operate

during playback.

• Movie starts automatically. When the movie ends, the

playback function moves it on.

• Press DISP/BACK once during playback to display the

frame number and on-screen help.

Advanced Features — Playback

V Exchanging Data

Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Selecting COPY

It is possible to transfer saved images between the internal memory and an xD-Picture Card. Your camera

calls images “frames”.

APress MENU/OK to display the

Playback menu on the LCD

monitor.

BPress p or q to select V

COPY.

CPress MENU/OK.

COPY

SET

DPress n or o to select

W INTERNAL MEMORY

➡ CARD or X CARD ➡

INTERNAL MEMORY.

EPress MENU/OK to confirm the

setting.

COPY

INTERNAL MEMORY

CARD

NEXT CANCEL

V Exchanging Data

Exchanging one frame at a time

(FRAME)

APress n or o to select FRAME.

BPress MENU/OK.

CPress p or q to select the

copying flame (file).

DPress MENU/OK to copy the

currently displayed frame (file).

To copy another frame (file), repeat steps C and D.

When copying frames (files) is completed, press DISP/

BACK.

COPY

INTERNAL MEMORY

CARD

YES CANCEL

ALL FRAMES

FRAME

YES CANCEL

100-0001

COPY OK?

Exchanging all frames (ALL FRAMES)

APress n or o to select ALL

FRAMES.

BPress MENU/OK.

CPress MENU/OK to copy all the

flames (files).

• When [\ MEMORY FULL] or [Y MEMORY FULL]

appears on the LCD monitor, exchanging the data stops

on the way.

• When copying the image that has specified DPOF

setting, the DPOF setting is not copied.

COPY

INTERNAL MEMORY

CARD

YES CANCEL

FRAME

ALL FRAMES

YES CANCEL

100-0001

A WHILE

COPY ALL OK?

IT MAY TAKE

Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Advanced Features — Playback

Y Trimming

Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

1 Select the menu. 2 Specify trimming part of image.

Press DISP/BACK to return to single-frame playback.

Use this mode to trim the required part of the photographed image.

APress p or q to select the

trimming frame (file).

BPress MENU/OK to display the

Playback menu on the LCD

monitor.

CPress p or q to select Y

TRIMMING.

DPress MENU/OK.

TRIMMING

SET

BPress p or q to move to

another part of the image.

CPress n, o, p, or q to display

another part of the image.

Press DISP/BACK to return to the zoom setting.

DPress MENU/OK.

PANNING

YES CANCEL

TRIMMING

PANNING

YES CANCEL

TRIMMING

]

switch

[

switch

APress [(n) or ](o) to

zoom in or out on an image.

Zoom bar

YES CANCEL

TRIMMING

Navigation screen

(Current displayed image)

Continued

Y Trimming

3 Record the image.

Check the saved image size and

press MENU/OK.

The trimmed image is added as a

separate file in the final frame.

TRIMMING

REC CANCEL

0. 3

REC OK?

• 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 (FinePix A400)

• Image sizes (FinePix A500)

• When „ quality setting is selected, the image is

trimmed to normal size (4:3 aspect ratio).

You may not be able to trim images that were shot with a

camera other than FinePix A400 / FinePix A500.

Printing at up to 4R (10.2 × 15.2 cm/4 × 6 in.) /

A6 size

Printing at up to 3R (8.9 × 12.7 cm/3.5 × 5 in.)

size

To use for e-mail or web site

Printing at up to 6R (15.2 × 20.3 cm/6 × 8 in.) /

A5 size

Printing at up to 4R (10.2 × 15.2 cm/4 × 6 in.) /

A6 size

To use for e-mail or web site

Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Advanced Features — Movie

r Recording Movies

1 Set the camera to r Movie mode.

Z Zooming the image

You must zoom beforehand as you cannot zoom during

recording.

Use this mode to record movies.

APress MENU/OK to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

BPress p or q to select q

SHOOTING MODE.

CPress n or o to select r

MOVIE.

DPress MENU/OK to confirm the

setting.

SHOOTING MODE

MANUAL

MOVIE

AUTO

PORTRAIT

12s

STANDBY

The available recording time

appears on the LCD

monitor.

• Optical zoom focal length

Approx. 38 mm to 114 mm (35 mm camera equivalent)

Max. zoom scale: 3×

• Focal range

Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity

12s

STANDBY

Zoom bar

Press [(n) or ](o) to zoom

in or out on an image.

Advanced Features — Movie

Continued

r Recording Movies

2 Record movies.

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.

There is no need to hold down the shutter button during

recording.

12s

REC

Fully pressed

Recording ends when pressing

the shutter button down

halfway during recording or the

remaining time runs out.

Halfway pressed

Recording movies

• Specifications: Motion JPEG (➝p.120), Without sound

• Quality selection method: $ (320 × 240 pixels)

# (160 × 120 pixels)

• Frame rate (➝p.120): 10 frames per second (fixed)

• The brightness and color of the LCD monitor shown

during movie recording may differ from those shown

before recording begins.

• Pressing the shutter button down fully fixes the focus,

however the exposure and white balance are adjusted to

the scene being shot.

• If recording is stopped immediately after it begins, 1

second of the movie is recorded onto the xD-Picture

Card or internal memory.

• 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).

• A movie file taken by FinePix A400 / Fine Pix A500 may

not be playable on other cameras.

Advanced Features — Movie

Changing movie size

Z Quality settings in Movie mode

$ (320 × 240 pixels): For better quality

# (160 × 120 pixels): To record longer movies

Z Recording times per xD-Picture Card / internal

memory

The following table is the available recording times using the internal

memory or a new

xD-Picture Card

formatted on the camera.

The maximum time you can take a movie at a time is 60

seconds (when setting

)/240 seconds (when setting

APress MENU/OK to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

BPress p or q to select the y

QUALITY setting.

CPress n or o to change the

setting.

DPress MENU/OK to confirm the

setting.

320 240

160 120

QUALITY

Quality

$ (10 frames

per second)

# (10 frames

per second)

Internal memory (approx. 12MB)

71 sec. 220 sec.

16 MB 94 sec. 288 sec.

32 MB 189 sec. 9.7 min.

64 MB 6.3 min. 19.4 min.

128 MB 12.7 min. 39.0 min.

256 MB 25.5 min. 78.1 min.

512 MB 51.0 min. 156.3 min.

1 GB 102.1 min. 313.0 min.

• The quality setting is retained even when the camera is

turned off or the mode setting is changed.

• The available recording time for a movie may decrease

depending on the free space on the xD-Picture Card.

If you shoot using the xD-Picture Cards with model

numbers containing “M” such as DPC- M1GB, movie

recording time may be reduced if you repeatedly record

and erase (frame erase) image files.

In such a case, erase all frames or format the picture card

before use. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC

or another media.

w Playing Back Movies

Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Z Playing back movies

APress p or q to select the

movie file. r appears on the

LCD monitor.

BPress o to begin playing back

movie.

Control Description

Playback

Playback begins.

Playback stops when the end of

the movie is reached.

Pause /

Resume

Pauses the movie during

playback.

Press o again to resume

playback.

PLAY

PAU SESTOP

The playback time appears on

the LCD monitor along with a

progress bar.

Progress bar

Stop

Stops playback.

Press p or q while playback is

stopped to go back to the previous

file or advance to the next file

respectively.

Fast

forward /

Rewind

Press p or q during playback to

skip forwards or backwards

through the movie.

Skip

playback

Press p or q when the movie is

paused, the movie advances or

goes back one frame.

Hold down p or q to move

through the frames quickly.

If the subject of the shot is very bright, white vertical

streaks or black horizontal streaks may appear in the

image during playback. This is normal.

• You may not be able to play back some movie files

recorded on other cameras.

• To play back movie files on a PC, save the movie file on

the xD-Picture Card or internal memory to the PC’s

hard disk and then play back the saved file.

Control Description

Settings

Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness

APress MENU/OK to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

BPress p or q to select U

OPTION.

CPress n or o to select jLCD.

DPress MENU/OK to confirm the

setting.

OPTION

LCD

SET-UP

EPress p or q to adjust the LCD

monitor brightness.

FPress MENU/OK to confirm the

setting.

SET CANCEL

BRIGHTNESS

Settings

U SET-UP

Using the SET-UP menu

1 Display the SET-UP menu.

2 Change the setting.

APress MENU/OK to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

BPress p or q to select U

OPTION.

CPress n or o to select SET-UP.

DPress MENU/OK to display the

SET-UP menu.

OPTION

LCD

SET-UP

APress p or q to move to

options 1 to 4.

BPress n or o to select a menu

option.

CPress p or q to change the

setting.

When selecting FORMAT,

DATE/TIME, TIME

DIFFERENCE, USB MODE,

DISCHARGE, or q RESET,

press q to specify each setting.

DPress MENU/OK to confirm the

setting.

SET-UP

IMAGE DISP.

LCD

FRAME NO.

BEEP

231 4

:ON

:CONT.

:LOW

SET CANCEL

Settings

SET-UP menu option

Setting Display Factory default Explanation Page

IMAGE DISP. 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.

–

§ BEEP LOW/HIGH/OFF LOW

Sets the volume of the tone emitted when the

camera controls are used.

–

FRAME NO. CONT./RENEW CONT.

Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned

consecutively from previous numbers or begin

again.

q LCD ON/OFF ON

Specifies whether the LCD monitor is ON or OFF

when the camera is turned on in Photography

mode.

–

DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF OFF Specifies whether degital zoom is used together. 74

AUTO POWER OFF 2 MIN/5 MIN/OFF 2 MIN

Sets the time of turning camera off when camera is

not used.

LCD POWER SAVE ON/OFF ON Darkens the LCD monitor when camera is not used. 75

FORMAT OK –

Initializes an xD-Picture Card or internal memory.

Select this menu to erase all the frames (files).

How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.70)

Continued

U SET-UP

DATE/TIME SET – Corrects the date or time. 24

TIME DIFFERENCE SET – Specifies the time difference settings. 76

ENGLISH

Specifies the language used for LCD monitor

display. 25

USB MODE SET –

@ DSC

Provides a simple way to read images from an xD-

Picture Card or internal memory and store images

onto an xD-Picture Card.

< PICTBRIDGE

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.

VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC/PAL –

Specifies whether video output is set to NTSC or

PAL.

–

DISCHARGE OK – Discharges Ni-MH batteries. 101

q RESET OK –

Resets all the camera settings (other than the

DATE/TIME, TIME DIFFERENCE, ,

and VIDEO SYSTEM) to the factory default values

set at shipment. A confirmation message appears

when you press q. To reset the camera settings,

press MENU/OK.

–

Setting Display Factory default Explanation Page

How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.70)

Settings

Use this function to specify whether frame numbers are

assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin

again.

FRAME NO.

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.

RENEW: Pictures are stored on each xD-Picture Card

beginning with a file number 0001.

CONT. RENEW

• Setting this function to CONT. makes file management

easier as it makes sure that file names are not

duplicated when images are downloaded to a PC.

• When the camera settings are q RESET (➝p.72), the

frame number setting (CONT. or RENEW) is changed to

CONT. and the frame number itself does not return to

0001.

• In CONT. setting, images are stored beginning from the

highest file number on the current xD-Picture Card

when the xD-Picture Card already contains image files

with file numbers higher than the highest file number on

the last xD-Picture Card.

• File number runs from 0001 to 9999. Once 9999 is

exceeded, the directory number changes from 100 to

101. The maximum number is 999-9999.

• The displayed frame number may differ for images

photographed on other cameras.

100-0009

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File number

Frame number

Directory number

The last 4 digits of the 7-digit number in the top right

corner of the LCD monitor are the file numbers, while

the first 3 digits show the directory number.

How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.70)

U SET-UP

Use this function to shoot enlarged images than

maximum optical zoom scale.

Zoom bar display

DIGITAL ZOOM

Zoom bar

Digital zoom OFF Digital zoom ON

Optical zoom: 3×

FinePix A500

Digital zoom:

approx. 5.2×

• Optical zoom focal length

Approx. 38 mm to 114 mm

• Digital zoom focal length

FinePix A400

Approx. 114 mm to 410 mm,

max. zoom scale: approx. 3.6×

FinePix A500

Approx. 114 mm to 593 mm,

max. zoom scale: approx. 5.2×

35 mm camera equivalents

When zooming changes between optical and digital, the

position of the “ ” indicator stops. Press the same Zoom

switch again to start the “ ” indicator moving again.

Using the digital zoom allows you to enlarge your subject

and shoot it. However, it will lower your image quality. Set

the digital zoom when requiring it.

How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.70)

Settings

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.

The LCD monitor darkens when camera is not used for 10

seconds.

When this function is active, you can save power and get

the maximum possible running time from your batteries.

Initialize (format) the xD-Picture Card or internal memory

for use with the camera.

AUTO POWER OFF

The Auto power off function is disabled during automatic

playback (➝p.60), discharging rechargeable batteries

(➝p.101), and when a USB connection (➝p.80, 90) is

being used.

To restore power to the camera

Refer to “Turning On and Off” (➝p.21)

LCD POWER SAVE

Pressing any button wakes the camera up.

The LCD power save function is disabled during Playback

mode and Movie mode.

FORMAT

APress p or q to select OK.

BPressing MENU/OK initializes

the xD-Picture Card or internal

memory.

Initializing internal memory takes about 15 seconds.

The Format function erases all the frames (files), including

protected frames (files).

Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another

media.

FORMAT OK?

ERASE ALL DATA

CANCELOK

SET

FORMAT

Place of initialize

Y FORMAT:

Internal memory

\ FORMAT:

xD-Picture Card

How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.70)

U SET-UP

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.

2 Select TIME DIFFERENCE.

TIME DIFFERENCE

Press p or q to change between

N HOME and I LOCAL.

To set the time difference, select

I LOCAL.

N HOME: Your home time zone

I LOCAL: Your destination time

zone

TIME DIFFERENCE

SET

LOCATION

HOME

10:00

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SET CANCEL

APress n or o to select TIME

DIFFERENCE.

BPress q.

TIME DIFFERENCE

LOCATION

LOCAL

10:00

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SET CANCEL

TIME DIFFERENCE

SET

How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.70)

Settings

3 Set time difference.

APress p or q to select +/–,

hour, and minute.

BPress n or o to change the

setting.

CAlways press MENU/OK after the

settings are completed.

Available time setting

–23:45 to +23:45 (in 15-minute increments)

10:00

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SET CANCEL

TIME DIFFERENCE

00 : 00

Upon returning from a trip, always change the time

difference setting back to N HOME.

1/24/2006

In the time difference setting,

when you change to the

Photography mode, I and

the date is displayed for 3

seconds, the date display

turns yellow.

How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.70)

Connecting to a TV

When connecting to a TV, images can be displayed on wider screen. Using Automatic playback function

(➝p.60) together, you can have fun with folks.

Plug the Video cable (included)

into the VIDEO OUT (Video

output) socket of the camera.

Plug the other end of the cable into the

Video input socket on the TV.

• Plug the Video cable (included) and the AC power

adapter correctly and push them in each terminal.

• See p.101 for the information of the AC power adapter.

• When connecting the Video cable to TV, the LCD

monitor is turned off.

• The image quality for movie playback is lower than for

still images.

• Refer to the instructions provided with your TV for more

information on video input for your TV.

• Use the AC-3VX (sold separately) when FinePix A400 /

FinePix A500 is connected to a TV for long periods.

AC-3VX

(sold separately)

To video (yellow) input socket

Camera Connection

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function

Before connecting to a printer

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.

APress w for about 1 second to

turn the camera on in Playback

mode.

BPress MENU/OK to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

CPress p or q to select U

OPTION.

DPressn or o to select SET-UP.

EPress MENU/OK to display the

SET-UP menu.

OPTION

LCD

SET-UP

FPress p or q to move to option

GPress n or o to select USB

MODE.

HPress q.

IPress n or o to select

<PICTBRIDGE.

JPress MENU/OK to confirm the

setting.

KPress POWER to turn the

camera off.

USB MODE

THIS MODE IS FOR

PRINTING WITH

PICTBRIDGE PRINTER.

DSC

SET CANCEL

PICTBRIDGE

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function

Connecting to a printer

AConnect the camera to your printer using the USB

cable (mini-B).

BConnect the camera to a printer before turning the

printer on. Press w for about 1 second to turn the

camera on.

CThe following screen appears on the LCD monitor after

a moment.

Use the AC-3VX (sold separately) when FinePix A400 /

FinePix A500 is connected to a printer for long periods.

; USB

socket (mini-B)

AC-3VX

(sold separately)

• If the screen of step C does not appear, check whether

the USB MODE setting is ® PICTBRIDGE.

• Depending on the printer, some functions are disabled.

CHECKING USB

USB

“CHECKING USB”

appears on the LCD

monitor.

TOTAL:

SHEETS

100-0001

00000

FRAME

OK SET

“Specifying images for

printing without DPOF”

➝p.81

“Printing with DPOF setting”

➝p.82

Camera Connection

Specifying images for printing

without DPOF (PRINT WITH

DATE / PRINT WITHOUT DATE)

APress p or q to display the

frame (file) for specifying PRINT

setting.

Press

to set a value.

Up to 99 sheets are printed.

To specify more PRINT settings, repeat steps A and B.

CPress MENU/OK to display the

confirm setting.

SHEETS

100-0001

FRAME

OK SET

TOTAL:

00002

DPress MENU/OK again to

download the data to the printer

and start printing the specified

number of prints.

Even if MENU/OK is pressed with total number of images set

at 0 (zero), the image that is displayed is printed once.

Printing with date

TOTAL

PRINT OK?

SHEETS

YES CANCEL

APress DISP/BACK to display

the setting display.

BPress n or o to select

PRINT WITH DATE.

CPress MENU/OK.

PICTBRIDGE

SET BACK

PRINT WITH DATE

PRINT WITHOUT DATE

PRINT DPOF

PRINT WITH DATE is not available when the camera

is connected to a printer that does not support date

printing.

Continued

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function

Printing with DPOF setting

(u PRINT DPOF)

APress DISP/BACK to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

BPress n or o to select u

PRINT DPOF.

CPress MENU/OK to display the

confirm setting.

PICTBRIDGE

SET BACK

PRINT WITH DATE

PRINT WITHOUT DATE

PRINT DPOF

DPress MENU/OK again to

download the data to the printer

and start printing the specified

frames (files) continuously.

To select uPRINT DPOF, the DPOF settings must be

specified on FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 beforehand

(➝p.55).

Even when WITH DATE is specified in the DPOF settings

(➝p.55), the date is not inserted on printers that do not

support date printing.

PRINT DPOF

PRINT DROF OK?

YES CANCEL

TOTAL

SHEETS

Camera Connection

Press DISP/BACK to cancel the printing.

Depending on the printer, the printing may not be canceled

immediately or printing may stop midway through.

When printing stops midway, briefly turn the camera off

and then on again.

Disconnecting the printer

ACheck that “PRINTING” is not displayed on the

camera’s screen.

BTurn the camera off. Unplug the USB cable (mini-

B).

CANCEL

PRINT DPOF

PRINTING

DPOF setting can be specified for images on internal

memory.

• 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.113 if you connect to

a PC by mistake.

• The camera cannot be used to specify printer settings

such as the paper size and print quality.

• Use internal memory or an xD-Picture Card that was

formatted on FinePix A400 / FinePix A500.

• Movies cannot be printed.

• Images photographed with a camera other than FinePix

A400 / FinePix A500 may not be printed.

Installation on a Windows PC

To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the

installation.

Models with one of the above operating systems pre-installed.

When you install the software, login using a system administrator account (e.g. “Administrator”).

Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet

connection.

Pre-installation checklist

Operating System

Windows 98 (including the Second Edition)

Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)

Windows 2000 Professional

Windows XP Home Edition

Windows XP Professional

CPU 200 MHz Pentium minimum

RAM 64 MB minimum (128 MB minimum for Windows XP)

Hard disk space

Amount required for installation: 450 MB minimum

Amount required for operation: 600 MB minimum

Display 800 × 600 pixels or better, 16-bit color or better

Internet connection

• To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function:

An Internet connection or e-mail transmission software is needed

• Connection speed: 56 k bps or better recommended

Software Installation

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.)

• Connect the camera directly to the PC using the USB cable (mini-B). The software may not operate correctly when you use an

extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.

• When your PC has more than one USB port, the camera can be connected to either port.

• Push the USB connector fully into the socket to ensure that it is securely connected. The software may not operate correctly if the

connection is faulty.

• Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed.

• Windows 95 and Windows NT cannot be used.

• Operation is not guaranteed on home-built PCs or on PCs running updated operating system software.

• When you reinstall or remove FinePixViewer, the Internet menu and your user ID and password for the FinePix Internet Service

are deleted from your PC. Click the [Register now] button, enter your registered user ID and password and download the menu

again.

Installation on a Windows PC

Do not connect the camera to your PC

until the software installation is

completed.

1 Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the

Quick start guide.

2 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.

3 After restarting the PC, a message appears

stating “Installation of the FinePixViewer

has been completed”.

Launching the installer manually

A Double-click the “My Computer” icon.

Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the

“Start” menu.

B Right-click “FINEPIX” (CD-ROM drive) in the “My

Computer” window and select “Open”.

C Double-click “SETUP” or “SETUP.exe” in the CD-ROM

window.

The way file names are displayed differs as described

below depending on your PC settings.

-File extensions (3-letter suffixes indicating the file type)

may be shown or hidden. (e.g. Setup.exe or Setup)

-Text may be shown normally or all in uppercase (e.g.

Setup or SETUP).

• If the latest version is already installed, this window does

not appear.

• Do not remove the CD-ROM during this procedure.

Software Installation

Installation on a Mac OS X

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.

Models with a USB port as a standard feature

This software does not support QuickTime 7.

Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet

connection.

Pre-installation checklist

Compatible Mac

Power Macintosh G3

, PowerBook G3

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 10.3.9)

RAM

192 MB minimum

256 MB or better recommended

Hard disk space

Amount required for installation: 200 MB minimum

Amount required for operation: 400 MB minimum

Display 800 × 600 pixels or better, at least 32,000 colors

Internet connection

• To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function:

An Internet connection or e-mail transmission software is needed

• Connection speed: 56 k bps or better recommended

• Connect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the USB cable (mini-B). The software may not operate correctly if you use an

extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.

• Push the USB connector fully into the socket to ensure that it is securely connected. The software may not operate correctly if the

connection is faulty.

• Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed.

Continued

Installation on a Mac OS X

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.

3 Double-click on “Installer for MacOSX”.

4 The Installer setup dialog appears. Click the

[Installing FinePixViewer] button.

5 The “Authenticate” dialog appears.

Enter the name and password for the

administrator account and then click the

[OK] button.*

The administrator account is the user account used for

Mac OS X installation and you can confirm the user

account in the Accounts dialog in the System

Preferences.

6 The “License” dialog appears. Read the

agreement carefully and then, if you agree

to the terms of the Agreement, click the

[Accept] button.

7 The “Read me” dialog appears. Click the

[Continue] button.

The “FinePixInstallOSX” window appears.

Click the [Install] button to install

FinePixViewer.

For more information on what is installed, click the [Read

Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button.

Software Installation

9 The “FinePixViewer installation completed”

message dialog appears. Then click exit

button and close it.

Launch “Image Capture” from the

“Applications” folder.

Change the Image Capture settings.

Select “Preferences...” from the “Image

Capture” menu.

Select “Other...” from “When a camera is

connected, open”.

Select “FPVBridge” from “FinePixViewer”

folder in the “Applications” folder and click

the [Open] button.

Select “Quit Image Capture” menu in the

“Image Capture” menu.

When Safari is used as the Web browser, a message may

be displayed and the CD-ROM may not be removed. If this

happens, click the Safari icon in the Dock to make Safari

the active application and then select “Quit Safari” in the

“Safari” menu to shut down Safari.

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.

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.

AInsert the xD-Picture Card with images into the

camera (➝p.18).

• Do not format the xD-Picture Card in the camera on the

PC.

• Use the xD-Picture Card with images taken by a

FUJIFILM Digital camera.

BPress w for about 1 second to

turn the camera on in Playback

mode.

CPress MENU/OK to display the

SET-UP menu.

Refer to “Using the SET-UP

menu” (➝p.70).

CD-ROM

(Software for FinePix BZ)

Refer to Software

Installation (➝p.84, 87)

the first time you connect

the camera to your PC.

Install the software first. Do

not connect the camera to

the PC before installing all

the software.

DSelect @ DSC in L USB

MODE in the SET-UP menu

(➝p.72).

EPress POWER to turn the

camera off.

FTurn your PC on.

GConnect the camera to your PC using the USB cable

(mini-B).

HPress w for about 1 second to

turn the camera on in Playback

mode.

USB MODE

THIS MODE IS FOR

SENDING IMAGE DATA

TO PC.

SET CANCEL

PICTBRIDGE

DSC

; USB

socket

(mini-B)

AC-3VX

(sold separately)

Software Installation

ISet a PC

Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 Professional /

Macintosh

• FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Save

Image Wizard window (Save Image dialog box)

appears. Follow the instructions provided on screen to

save the images. To proceed without saving the

images, click the [Cancel] button.

• A removable disk icon appears and you can use your

PC to transfer files to and from the camera.

When displaying “CHECKING USB”

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.

• Always use the FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-3VX

(sold separately). If the camera suddenly loses power

during data exchange, the xD-Picture Card or internal

memory could be damaged.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable (mini-B) when the

camera is communicating with a PC. If disconnecting the

USB cable (mini-B) during communication, the files on

the xD-Picture Card or internal memory may cause

damage.

• In Mac OS X, you must set the automatic setup when the

first time you connect the camera to your PC.

• Make sure that USB cable (mini-B) is connected

correctly and pushed in.

• Perform pre-arranged steps to disconnect and turn off

the camera (➝p.92).

• When the camera and PC are exchanging data, the self-

timer lamp blinks and the viewfinder lamp blinks orange.

• Auto power off is disabled during USB connection.

• Before replacing the xD-Picture Card, always

disconnect the camera from the PC. See p.92 for

information on the disconnection procedure.

• The camera and PC may be exchanging data even

when “Copying” disappears on your PC screen. Before

disconnecting the USB cable (mini-B), always check that

the viewfinder lamp lights green.

The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during

installation. In this event, change CD-ROMs as directed by

the on-screen instructions.

Screen for Windows 98 SE

Windows Macintosh

Connecting to a PC

Windows XP

AThe “Found New Hardware” help message appears in

the bottom-right corner of your screen. This message

will close when the settings are completed. No action

is required.

BSpecify the settings in the “AutoPlay” dialog box.

• When FinePixViewer is included in the list of

actions to perform

Select “Viewing images using FinePixViewer” and then

select the “Always do the selected action” checkbox.

This checkbox may not be shown in some cases.

Click the [OK] button to launch FinePixViewer.

• When FinePixViewer is not included in the list of

actions to perform

Select “Take no action” and then select the “Always do

the selected action” checkbox. This checkbox may not

be shown in some cases.

Click the [OK] button and launch FinePixViewer

manually.

CA new removable disk icon appears in the “My

Computer” window.

FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Save

Image Wizard window (Save Image dialog box)

appears. Follow the instructions provided on screen to

save the images. To proceed without saving the

images, click the [Cancel] button.

1 Windows

Once the image has been saved, the window below

appears (Save Image Wizard Windows). To

disconnect the camera, click the [Remove] button.

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.

This step is not required for subsequent connections.

Regarding the icons

The next time you connect the camera, the removable disk

drive icon’s name changes to the “FinePix” icon and name.

Proceed to “USING FinePixViewer” (➝p.93).

Disconnecting the camera

Software Installation

When the “It is now safe to disconnect the camera”

message appears, click the [OK] button and

disconnect the camera.

Macintosh

Once the image has been saved, the window below

appears. To disconnect the camera, click the [OK]

button.

Using 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.

Z Example: Looking up slide shows (Windows)

AClick “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the FinePixViewer

Help menu.

BClick “Basic Operation” and then click “Slide Show” in

the menu that appears.

CThe “Slide Show” information appears. Press the “<<<”

key to view the previous page or the “>>>” key to view

the next page.

; USB socket

(mini-B)

AC-3VX

(sold separately)

APress POWER to turn the

camera off.

BUnplug the USB cable (mini-B) from the camera.

Mastering FinePixViewer

Connecting to a PC

Only perform this operation when you no longer require

the installed software or when the software was not

installed correctly.

Windows

ACheck that the camera is not connected to the PC.

BQuit all currently running applications.

COpen the “My Computer” window. Then open the

“Control Panel” and double-click on “Add/Remove

Programs”.

DThe “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window

appears. Select the software to be uninstalled

(FinePixViewer or the driver) and then click the [Add/

Remove] button.

EWhen the message appears, click the [OK] button.

Check your selection carefully since the process

cannot be canceled once you click the [OK] button.

FAutomatic uninstallation begins.

When uninstallation ends, click the [OK] button.

Macintosh

Quit FinePixViewer. Then drag the installed

FinePixViewer folder to the Trash and select “Empty

Trash” in the “Finder” menu.

Uninstalling the software

To remove FinePixViewer

To remove the driver

software

Appendices

System Expansion Option

By using FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be

expanded to fill a wide range of uses.

-C

-P

Z Video output

TV monitor

(commercially available)

Video output

Print creation

USB

PictBridge-compatible printer

Printer

(commercially available)

xD-Picture

Card

Image input / output to the PC

Personal Computer

(commercially available)

Image Memory Card

Reader DPC-R1

PC Card Adapter DPC-AD

CompactFlash™

Card Adapter DPC-CF

(USB)

(PC card slot)

(CF card slot)

USB

Appendices

Accessories Guide

Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories.

http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html

• xD-Picture Card

Use the following xD-Picture Cards:

16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB

There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type and Type M (containing “M” in the model

number, such as DPC-M1GB).

FinePix A400/FinePix A500 are compatible with Type M, however they may not be compatible

depending on the device used (Image Memory Card Reader, etc.).

• Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF

The 2HR-3UF includes 2 pieces of high-capacity AA-size Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries.

• Fujifilm Battery Charger with Battery BK-NH2

(With Euro type or UK type plug)

The BK-NH2 includes the quick battery charger BCH-NH2 and 2 Ni-MH batteries. The BCH-NH2 can

charge 2 Ni-MH batteries in approx. 75 minutes. Up to 4 Ni-MH batteries can be charged simultaneously.

• AC Power Adapter AC-3VX

Use the AC-3VX when taking pictures or play back images for long periods or when FinePix A400 /

FinePix A500 is connected to a PC.

The shape of the AC power adapter, the plug, and socket outlet depend on the country.

• Soft Case SC-FXA03

This is a special case made of nylon that protects the camera against soil, dust, and minor impacts when it is being carried.

• Soft Case SC-FXA04

This is a special case made of polyurethane that protects the camera against soil, dust, and minor impacts when it is being carried.

Appendices

• 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 high-

speed file transfer.

-Compatible with Windows 98/98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP or iMac,

Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X (10.1.2 to 10.2.2) and models that support USB as standard.

-Compatible with xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3 V, 4 MB to 128 MB.

Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to

confirm product availability.

• PC Card Adapter DPC-AD

The PC Card Adapter allows the xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard

ATA-compliant (PCMCIA 2.1) PC card (Type u).

-Compatible with xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3 V, 2 MB to 128 MB.

Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to

confirm product availability.

• CompactFlash™ Card Adapter DPC-CF

Loading an

xD-Picture Card

into this adapter allows you to use the card as a CompactFlash card (Type

-Windows 95/98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP

-Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2/X (10.1.2 to 10.1.5)

Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to

confirm product availability.

-C

-P

Using Your Camera Correctly

Z Places to Avoid

Do not store or use the camera in the following types of

locations:

• In the rain or in very humid, dirty, or dusty places

• In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme

temperature rises, such as in a closed car in summer

• Extremely cold places

• Places with strong vibration

• Places with smoke or steam

• Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near

motors, transformers, or magnets)

• In contact with chemicals such as pesticides

• Next to rubber or vinyl products

Z Damaged by Water or Sand

FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 can be damaged on the

inside and outside by water and sand. When you are at

the beach or close to water, make sure that the camera is

not damaged by water or sand. Take care not to place the

camera on a wet surface.

Z Damaged by Condensation

If the camera is carried from a cold location into a warm

place, water droplets (condensation) may form on the

inside of the camera or on the lens. When this occurs, turn

the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera.

Condensation may also form on the xD-Picture card. In

this event, remove the xD-Picture card and wait a short

time.

Z When the Camera is Not Used or is stored Periods

of Time

If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of

time, remove the batteries and the xD-Picture card.

Z Cleaning Your Camera

• Use a blower brush to remove any dust on the lens,

LCD monitor, or viewfinder, and then gently wipe the

camera with a soft, dry cloth. If any soil remains, apply

a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of

FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently.

• Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD

monitor, or viewfinder.

• Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Do

not use volatile substances or cleaning products these

items can cause damage.

Z Using the Camera When Traveling

When traveling overseas, do not place your camera in the

check-in baggage. Baggage can be subjected to violent

shocks, and the camera may be damaged inside or

outside.

Read this information and the “Safety Notes” (➝p.128), to make sure you use your camera correctly.

Appendices

Power Supply and Batteries

Applicable Batteries

• In the camera, use AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH (nickel-

metal hydride) rechargeable batteries.

Do not use AA-size manganese or nickel-cadmium (Ni-

Cd) batteries in your FinePix A400 / FinePix A500

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. The

life of batteries you purchase may be shorter than those

provided with the camera.

Notes on the Batteries

Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to leak,

become hot, ignite, or burst. Always observe the

precautions given below.

• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.

• Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects such

as necklaces or hairpins.

• Do not expose the batteries to water, and keep batteries

from getting wet or stored in moist locations.

• Do not attempt to take apart or change the batteries,

including battery casings.

• Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts.

• Do not use batteries that are leaking, deformed,

discolored.

• Do not store batteries in warm or humid places.

• Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small

children.

• Make sure that the battery polarity (+ and ,) is

correct.

• Do not use new with used batteries. Do not use charged

and discharged batteries together.

• Do not use different types or brands of batteries at the

same time.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period

of time, remove the batteries from the camera. Note if

the camera is left with the batteries removed, the time

and date settings are cleared.

• The batteries feel warm right after being used. Before

removing the batteries, turn the camera off and wait for

the batteries to cool down.

• Since batteries do not work well in cold weather or

locations, warm the batteries by placing them inside

your garments before use. Batteries do not work well

when cold. They will work again when the temperature

returns to normal.

• Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals

makes the batteries charge less reducing the number of

images. Carefully wipe the battery terminals with a soft

dry cloth before loading.

If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the

battery compartment thoroughly and then load new

batteries.

If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands

or clothing, flush the area thoroughly with water. Note

that battery fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets

into your eyes. If this occurs, do not rub your eyes.

Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact your

physician for treatment.

Continued

100

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.

• Ni-MH batteries left unused in storage for long periods

can become “deactivated”. Also, repeatedly charging

Ni-MH batteries that are only partially discharged can

cause them to suffer from the “memory effect”.

Ni-MH batteries that are “deactivated” or affected by

“memory” suffer from the problem of only providing

power for a short time after being charged. To prevent

this problem, discharge and recharge them several

times using the camera’s “Discharging rechargeable

batteries” function. By repeating this cycle several

times, the temporary reduction in performance caused

by “memory” or “deactivation” can be remedied and the

batteries can be restored to their original performance

levels.

Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni-MH

batteries and are not in fact battery faults. See p.101-

102 for the procedure for “Discharging rechargeable

batteries”.

Do not use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries”

function when alkaline batteries being used.

• To charge Ni-MH batteries, use the quick battery

charger (sold separately). Refer to the instructions

supplied with the charger to make sure that the charger

is used correctly.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge other batteries.

• Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged.

• Due to the way the camera is constructed, a small

amount of current is used even when the camera is

turned off. Note in particular that leaving Ni-MH

batteries in the camera for a long period will

overdischarge the batteries and may render them

unusable even after recharging.

• Ni-MH batteries will self-discharge even when not used,

and the time for which they can be used may be

shortened as a result.

• Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if

overdischarged (e.g. by discharging the batteries in a

flashlight). Use the “Discharging rechargeable

batteries” function provided in the camera to discharge

the batteries.

• Ni-MH batteries have a limited service life. If a battery

can only be used for a short time even after repeated

discharge-charge cycles, it may have reached the end

of its service life.

Z Disposing of Batteries

When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with

your local waste disposal regulations.

101

Appendices

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.

Use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function in

the following situations:

• When the batteries only last for a short time after being

charged normally

• When the batteries have not been used for a long period

• When you purchase new Ni-MH batteries

Do not use the Discharging rechargeable batteries

function while using the AC power adapter. In these

situations, the Ni-MH batteries will not be discharged due

to the external power supply.

AC Power Adapter

Always use the AC Power Adapter AC-3VX with the

camera.

The use of an AC power adapter other than AC-3VX can

be damaged to your digital camera.

• Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only.

• Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input

terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera.

• Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before

disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital

camera’s DC input terminal. To disconnect, pull out the

plug gently. Do not pull on the cord.

• Do not use the AC power adapter with any device other

than your camera.

• During use, the AC power adapter will become hot to

the touch. This is normal.

• Do not take apart the AC power adapter. Doing so could

be dangerous.

• Do not use the AC power adapter in a hot and humid

place.

• Do not subject the AC power adapter to strong shocks.

• The AC power adapter may emit a humming. This is

normal.

• If used near a radio, the AC power adapter may cause

static. If this happens, move the camera away from the

radio.

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Power Supply and Batteries

To discharge rechargeable batteries:

APress w for about 1 second to

turn the camera on.

BPress MENU/OK to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

CPress p or q to select U

OPTION.

DPress n or o to select SET-UP.

EPress MENU/OK to display the

SET-UP menu.

FPress p or q to move to option

GPress n or o to select

DISCHARGE.

SET-UP

VIDEO SYSTEM

RESET

231

:NTSC

:OK

SET CANCEL

DISCHARGE OK

HPress q.

IPress MENU/OK.

JPress p or q to select OK.

KThe screen changes and

discharging begins.

When the battery level indicator

blinks red and discharging ends,

the camera turns off.

To cancel discharging, press DISP/BACK.

IT MAY TAKE A

DISCHARGE OK?

DISCHARGING

WHILE FOR

CANCELOK

SET

DISCHARGE

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Appendices

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 re-

recording of new image data.

• When using a new Memory Card, or a Memory Card

that has been formatted by a PC, be sure to format the

card with your digital camera before using it.

Z Internal Memory

• Images held in the camera’s internal memory may be

corrupted or erased due to problems such as camera

faults. Save your important data to another media (i.e.,

MO disk, CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.).

• Data stored in the camera’s internal memory cannot be

guaranteed in the event that the camera is submitted for

repairs.

• When the camera is repaired, any data stored in the

camera’s internal memory is subject to checking by the

repairer.

Z Protecting Your Data

• Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the

following situations. Please note that FUJIFILM

assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or

destroyed.

1.Removal of the memory card or turning the power off

while the memory card or internal memory is being

accessed (i.e., during record, erase, initialization, and

playback operations).

2.Improper handling and use of the memory card or

internal memory by the user or third party.

Z Handling xD-Picture Card

• When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that they

are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-Picture

Card could be swallowed cause suffocation. If a child

swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical attention

or call emergency number right away.

• When inserting the xD-Picture Card into the camera,

hold the xD-Picture Card straight as you push it in.

• Do not expose an xD-Picture Card to shock. Do not

apply pressure, and avoid bending.

• Do not use or store xD-Picture Card in hot and humid

places.

• Clean the xD-Picture Card with a soft dry piece of cloth

when dirty.

• When carrying or storing an xD-Picture Card, keep it in

the special protective case.

•The xD-Picture Card will work well for long time, but will

sooner or later lose its ability to store and play back

images or movies. If this happens replace it with a new

xD-Picture Card.

• Never remove the xD-Picture Card or turn the camera

off during data recording or erasing (xD-Picture Card

formatting) as this could be damaged to the xD-Picture

Card.

• The use of xD-Picture Cards is recommended with

FinePix A400 / FinePix A500.

• The recording quality cannot be guaranteed when xD-

Picture Cards other than those manufactured by

FUJIFILM are used.

Save your important data to another media (i.e., MO disk,

CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.).

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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 Using xD-Picture Card or Internal Memory with a

• When taking pictures using an xD-Picture Card or

internal memory that has been used on a PC, reformat

the xD-Picture Card or internal memory using your

camera for best quality.

• When formatting an xD-Picture Card or internal

memory, a directory (folder) is created. Image data is

then recorded in this directory

• Do not change or delete the directory (folder) or file

names on the xD-Picture Card or internal memory

because this will make it impossible to use the xD-

Picture Card or internal memory in your camera.

• Always use the camera to erase image data on an xD-

Picture Card or internal memory.

• To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC and

edit the copy.

Z Specifications

There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type

and Type M (containing “M” in the model number, such as

DPC-M1GB).

FinePix A400/FinePix A500 are compatible with Type M,

however they may not be compatible depending on the

device used (Image Memory Card Reader, etc.).

Type Image memory card for digital

cameras (xD-Picture Card)

Memory type NAND-type flash memory

Conditions for use Temperature:

0°C to +40°C

(+32°F to +104°F)

Humidity:

80% max. (no condensation)

Dimensions 25 mm × 20 mm × 2.2 mm

(0.98 in. × 0.79 in. × 0.09 in.)

(W × H × D)

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Appendices

Warning Displays

The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor.

Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy

C (Lit red)

V (Blinking red)

The batteries are low or completely out of charge. Load new or fully charged batteries.

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.) from the subject.

• Use AF lock to take the picture (➝p.30).

}

The camera cannot shoot the picture at the correct

brightness due to too bright or dark shooting

condition.

The picture can be taken, but the correct brightness

(exposure) will not be obtained.

FOCUS ERROR

ZOOM ERROR

Camera malfunction or fault. • Turn the camera on again, taking care not to touch

the lens.

• Turn the camera off and on again. If the message

still appears, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

NO CARD

xD-Picture Card is not inserted when transferring

images.

Insert an xD-Picture Card.

CARD NOT INITIALIZED

• The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is not

formatted.

• The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled.

• Format the xD-Picture Card or internal memory

on the camera (➝p.75).

• 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.75). If the message still

appears, replace the xD-Picture Card.

• Camera fault. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

CARD ERROR

• The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled.

• The xD-Picture Card format is incorrect.

• 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.75). If the message still

appears, replace the xD-Picture Card.

• Camera fault.

• The xD-Picture Card is damaged.

• Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

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Warning Displays

CARD FULL

\ MEMORY FULL

Y MEMORY FULL

The internal memory or xD-Picture Card is full. Erase some images in internal memory or xD-

Picture Card (➝p.36), or use an xD-Picture Card

that has ample free space.

WRITE ERROR

• The data could not be recorded due to an xD-

Picture Card error or a connection error between

the xD-Picture Card and camera.

• The image cannot be recorded as it is too large to

fit in the available space on the xD-Picture Card.

• Re-insert the xD-Picture Card or turn the camera

off and then on again. If the message still appears,

contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

• Use a new xD-Picture Card.

BUSY

The timing for recording was incorrect because the

xD-Picture Card was formatted on a PC.

Use an xD-Picture Card that was formatted on the

camera.

FRAME NO. FULL

The frame number has reached 999-9999. A Insert a formatted xD-Picture Card into the

camera.

B Set RENEW as the FRAME NO. setting in the

U SET-UP menu (➝p.73).

C Start taking pictures (The frame number starts

from “100-0001”).

D Set CONT. as the FRAME NO. setting in the U

SET-UP menu.

READ ERROR

• The played back file was not recorded correctly.

• The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled.

• This file cannot be played back.

• Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card

with a soft, dry cloth. It may be necessary to format

the xD-Picture Card. If the message still appears,

replace the xD-Picture Card.

• Camera fault.

• An attempt was made to play back the image or the

movie that was not recorded on this camera.

• Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

• The movie and image cannot be played back.

PROTECTED FRAME

A protected file was encountered. Protected files cannot be erased. Remove the

protection (➝p.58).

Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy

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Appendices

\ NO IMAGE

Y NO IMAGE

An attempt was made to transfer images from the

xD-Picture card or internal memory that memory

was empty.

It is impossible to copy.

` CAN NOT TRIM An attempt was made to trim a 0.3M image. The image cannot be trimmed.

CAN NOT TRIM

• An attempt was made to trim an image shot using

a camera other than FinePix A400 / FinePix A500.

• The image is damaged.

The image cannot be trimmed.

DPOF FILE ERROR

Prints were specified for 1000 or more frames in the

DPOF frame settings.

The maximum number of frames for which prints can

be specified on the same xD-Picture Card is 999.

Copy the images for which you want to order prints

onto another xD-Picture Card and then specify the

DPOF settings.

CAN NOT SET DPOF

r CAN NOT SET DPOF

An attempt was made to specify DPOF settings for

an image that is not supported by DPOF.

DPOF printing cannot be used with this image

format.

COMMUNICATION

ERROR

The camera is not connected to a PC or printer. • Check that the USB cable (mini-B) is connected

correctly.

• Check that your printer is turned on.

PRINTER ERROR

Displayed for PictBridge. • 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.

PRINTER ERROR

RESUME?

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.

Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy

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Warning Displays

CANNOT BE PRINTED

Displayed for PictBridge. • Refer to the user manual for the printer being used

and check whether the printer supports the JFIF-

JPEG or Exif-JPEG image format. If not, the printer

cannot print the images.

• Movie images cannot be printed.

• Was the image data photographed using FinePix

A400 / FinePix A500?

You may not be able to print some images

photographed on other cameras.

Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy

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Troubleshooting

Z Getting ready

Z Setting menu etc.

Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page

Batteries and

power supply

Nothing happens

when pressing

POWER.

The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 15,

17, 99

The batteries are loaded backward. Load the batteries in the correct direction. 16

The battery cover is not closed securely. Close the battery cover securely. 16

The camera and AC power adapter are not

connected correctly.

Connect the camera and AC power

adapter correctly.

78,

101

Batteries run out

quickly.

Camera is used in extremely cold

conditions.

Put the batteries in your pocket or another

warm place to heat it and then load it into

the camera just before you take a picture.

15,

17, 99

The terminals are soiled. Wipe the battery terminals with a clean,

dry cloth.

17, 99

Same batteries have been used for a long

period.

The batteries can no longer be recharged.

Load new or fully charged batteries.

15,

17, 99

The rechargeable batteries (if used) have

become deactivated, or the battery

capacity has diminished due to the

memory effect.

Use the rechargeable battery discharging

function to restore the rechargeable

batteries to full capacity.

101

Power cuts out

during operation.

The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 15,

17, 99

The AC power adapter plug has come out

of the power outlet.

Plug the adapter back in. 78,

101

Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page

LCD monitor

display

Screens are not

displayed in

English.

A language other than English is selected

in the setting in the SET-UP

menu.

Select ENGLISH.

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Troubleshooting

Continued

110

Troubleshooting

Z Shooting

Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page

Basic operations

No photograph is

taken when

pressing the

shutter button.

The xD-Picture Card or internal memory

is full.

Insert a new xD-Picture Card or erase

some unnecessary frames.

18, 36

The xD-Picture Card or internal memory

is not formatted.

Format the xD-Picture Card or internal

memory on the camera.

70, 75

The xD-Picture Card contact area is

soiled.

Wipe the xD-Picture Card contact area

with a soft, dry cloth.

18,

103

The xD-Picture Card is damaged. Insert a new xD-Picture Card.18

The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 15,

17, 99

The Auto power off function has turned the

camera off.

Turn the camera on.

The LCD monitor

darkens after

taking a picture.

You took pictures with flash. The LCD monitor may darken for charging

flash. Wait a short time. 44

Focusing

Camera has

difficulty in

focusing on the

subject.

You took a close-up shot without selecting

Macro mode.

Select Macro mode.

You photographed scenery with Macro

mode selected.

Cancel Macro mode.

You are shooting a subject that is not

suited to autofocusing (➝p.31).

Use AF/AE lock to take the picture.

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Troubleshooting

Z Shooting

Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page

Flash

Cannot use the

flash.

The shutter button was pressed while the

flash was charging.

Wait until the charging is completed before

pressing the shutter button.

The Shooting mode is set to ,. Change the Shooting mode. 40

The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 15,

17, 99

The flash settings

are restricted and

cannot be

selected.

The Shooting mode is set to a, ,, .,

or 8.

The flash settings are restricted because

the camera settings are tailored to the

scene being shot. Change the Shooting

mode for a wider range of flash settings.

The playback

image is dark

even though the

flash was used.

The subject is too far away. Move to within the effective flash range

before taking the picture.

42, 44

Your finger was covering the flash. Hold the camera correctly.

26, 29

Photographed images

The image is

blurred.

The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. 98

{ appeared when taking pictures. Check the focus on the subject and take

pictures.

27,

30,

105

| appeared when taking pictures. It may cause camera shake. Hold the

camera steadily.

28,

105

There is speckling

on the image.

The picture was taken with a slow shutter

speed (long exposure) in a high-

temperature environment.

This is a characteristic of CCDs and does

not indicate a camera fault. —

Recording images

Photographed

images or movies

are not recorded.

AC power adapter was connected or

disconnected during turning the camera

on.

Connect or disconnect the AC power

adapter only when the camera is off.

Failing to turn the camera off first can

result in damage to the xD-Picture Card

or malfunctions during PC connection.

90,

101

Continued

112

Troubleshooting

Z Playing back

Z Connecting

Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page

Erasing

Erasing FRAME

does not erase the

frame.

Some frames may be protected. Unprotect frames using the camera on

which the protection was first applied.

Erasing ALL

FRAMES does

not erase all the

frames.

Frame No.

CONT. in the

frame number

setting does not

function.

You opened the battery cover without

turning the camera off when replacing the

batteries or xD-Picture Card.

Always turn the camera off when replacing

the batteries or xD-Picture Card. Opening

the battery cover without turning the

camera off may cause the frame number

memory to not function.

Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page

Connecting to TV

There is no image

on the TV.

The camera is not connected to the TV

correctly.

Connect the camera and TV correctly.

“TV” is selected as the TV input. Set the TV input to “VIDEO”. 78

The video output setting is incorrect. Change the setting to NTSC or PAL. 70, 72

The TV image is

black and white.

The video output setting is incorrect. Change the setting to NTSC or PAL.

70, 72

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Troubleshooting

Z Others

Connecting to PC

PC does not

recognize the

camera.

The USB cable (mini-B) is not correctly

connected to the PC or camera.

Set up the camera, and connect the USB

cable (mini-B) correctly.

< PICTBRIDGE is selected in

L USB MODE in the SET-UP menu.

Perform the below steps to cancel the

setting before selecting @ DSC.

• Windows

The “New Hardware Found” wizard or

“Scanner and Camera” wizard appears.

If the wizard does not appear, proceed

to step C.

B Click the [Cancel] button.

C Disconnect the camera from the PC.

•Macintosh

The window for locating the driver appears.

If the window does not appear, proceed

to step C.

B Click the [Cancel] button.

Disconnect the camera from the Macintosh.

Connecting to

printer

Cannot print with

PictBridge.

@ DSC is selected in L USB MODE

in the SET-UP menu.

Select < PICTBRIDGE.

Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page

Camera operation

etc.

Nothing happens

when pressing the

buttons on the

camera.

Camera malfunction may be caused

temporarily.

Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect

the AC power adapter. Then reload the

batteries or reconnect the AC power

adapter and try again.

15,

16,

78,

101

The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 15,

17, 99

The camera no

longer works

correctly.

Camera malfunction may be caused

temporarily.

Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect

the AC power adapter. Then reload the

batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter

and try again. If you think the camera is

faulty, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

15,

16,

78,

101

Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page

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Specifications

System

Model Digital camera FinePix A400 / FinePix A500

Effective pixels 4.1 million pixels (FinePix A400) / 5.1 million pixels (FinePix A500)

CCD 1/2.5-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.2.2 JPEG, DPOF-compatible

Design rule for Camera File System compliant DPOF compatible

Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG

Number of recorded pixels

(FinePix A400)

Still image: 2304 × 1728 pixels/2304 × 1536 pixels/1600 × 1200 pixels/1280 × 960 pixels/640 × 480 pixels

(4/„/2/1/`)

Number of recorded pixels

(FinePix A500)

Still image: 2592 × 1944 pixels/2592 × 1728 pixels/2048 × 1536 pixels/1600 × 1200 pixels/640 × 480

pixels (÷/„/3/2/`)

File size See the table on p.117, 118

Lens Fujinon 3× optical zoom lens

F3.3-F5.5

Focal length f=6.4 mm-19.2 mm

(Equivalent to approx. 38 mm-114 mm on a 35 mm camera)

Digital zoom (FinePix A400) Approx. 3.6× (3× optical zoom lens is used together: Max. zoom scale: approx. 10.8×)

Digital zoom (FinePix A500) Approx. 5.2× (3× optical zoom lens is used together: Max. zoom scale: approx. 15.6×)

Aperture (Wide-angle) F3.3/F8.5

Focal range Normal: approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity

Macro: approx. 10 cm (3.9 in.) to 80 cm (2.6 ft.)

Sensitivity AUTO/Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400

Photometry TTL 64-zones metering Multi

Exposure control Program AE

Scene position H (PORTRAIT), , (LANDSCAPE), . (SPORT), 8 (NIGHT)

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Exposure compensation –2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV-step increments (s)

Shutter speed 2 sec. to 1/1500 sec. (depend on Exposure mode)

Focus Mode: Auto focus

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./10 sec.

Flash type Auto flash

Effective range: (S: AUTO): Wide-angle: approx. 60 cm-3.1 m (2.0 ft.-10.2 ft.)

Telephoto: approx. 60 cm-2 m (2.0 ft.-6.6 ft.)

Macro: approx. 30 cm-80 cm (1.0 ft.-2.6 ft.)

Flash mode

Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro

Viewfinder

Real image optical approx. 75% coverage

LCD monitor 1.8 inches, Aspect ratio: 4:3; 77,000 pixels low-temperature polysilicon TFT, Approx. 94% coverage

Movie 320 × 240 pixels/160 × 120 pixels ($/#)

(10 frames per second)

A series of continuous image can be recorded up to 60 seconds (when setting $) / 240 seconds (when

setting #). Zoom cannot be used during movie recording.

Photography functions Best framing, Frame No. memory

Playback functions Trimming, Automatic playback, Multi-frame playback

Other functions PictBridge, Exif print, Language (English, Francais, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, , ), Time

difference, Discharging rechargeable batteries

System

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Specifications

Input/Output Terminal

VIDEO OUT (Visual output) NTSC/PAL-type

Digital input/output USB

DC input socket AC Power Adapter AC-3VX (sold separately)

Power Supply and Others

Power supply Use one of the following:

• 2×AA-size alkaline batteries

• 2×AA-size Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries (sold separately)

• AC power adapter AC-3VX (sold separately)

Guide to the number of

available frames for battery

operation

According to the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard procedure for measuring

digital still camera battery consumption (extract):

When using alkaline batteries, use the batteries supplied with the camera. You can use Ni-MH batteries

also. The storage media should be xD-Picture Card.

Pictures should be taken at a temperature of +23°C (+73°F), with the LCD monitor turned on, the optical

zoom moved from full wide-angle to full telephoto (or vice-versa) and back again to its original position

every 30 seconds, the flash used at full power every second shot and the camera turned off and then on

again once every 10 shots.

• Note: Because the number of available shots varies depending on the capacity of alkaline batteries or

the level of charge in Ni-MH batteries, the figures shown here for the number of available shots

using batteries are not guaranteed.

The number of available shots will also decline at low temperatures.

Camera dimensions (W/H/D) 93.0 mm × 60.0 mm × 27.5 mm/3.7 in. × 2.4 in. × 1.1 in. (not including accessories and attachments)

Camera mass (weight) Approx. 126 g/4.4 oz. (not including accessories, batteries and xD-Picture Card)

Weight for photography Approx. 174 g/6.1 oz. (including batteries and xD-Picture Card)

Operating Conditions

Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

80% humidity or less (no condensation)

Battery Type Number of frames

Alkaline batteries Approx. 100 frames

Ni-MH batteries 2500 mAh Approx. 400 frames

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Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card and internal memory (FinePix A400)

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.

Quality setting 4 F 4 N „21`

(10 fps)

Number of recorded

pixels

2304 × 1728 2304 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480 320 × 240 160 × 120

Image data size 2.0 MB 980 KB 880 KB 630 KB 460 KB 130 KB – –

Internal memory

(approx. 12 MB)

5 11 13 19 25 93 71 sec. 220 sec.

16 MB 7 15 17 25 33 122 94 sec. 288 sec.

32 MB 15 31 35 50 68 247 189 sec. 9.7 min.

64 MB 32 64 72 101 137 497 6.3 min. 19.4 min.

128 MB 64 128 144 204 275 997 12.7 min. 39.0 min.

256 MB 129 257 290 409 550 1997 25.5 min. 78.1 min.

512 MB 259 515 580 818 1101 3993 51.0 min. 156.3 min.

1 GB 519 1031 1162 1639 2205 7995 102.1 min. 313.0 min.

If you shoot using the xD-Picture Cards with model numbers containing “M” such as DPC- M1GB, movie recording time may be

reduced if you repeatedly record and erase (frame erase) image files. In such a case, erase all frames or format the picture card

before use. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media.

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Specifications

Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card and internal memory (FinePix A500)

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.

These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from

errors in this Owner’s Manual.

The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology. Even so, small bright

points and anomalous colors (particularly around text) may appear on the monitor. These are normal display characteristics

and do not indicate a fault with the monitor. This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image.

The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference (i. e. electric fields, static electricity,

line noise, etc.).

Due to the nature of the lens, the edges of images may appear distorted. This is normal.

Quality setting ÷ F ÷ N „32`

(10 fps)

Number of recorded

pixels

2592 × 1944 2592 × 1728 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 640 × 480 320 × 240 160 × 120

Image data size 2.5 MB 1.2 MB 1.1 MB 780 KB 630 KB 130 KB – –

Internal memory

(approx. 12 MB)

4 9 10 15 19 93 71 sec. 220 sec.

16 MB 6 12 13 19 25 122 94 sec. 288 sec.

32 MB 12 25 28 40 50 247 189 sec. 9.7 min.

64 MB 25 50 56 81 101 497 6.3 min. 19.4 min.

128 MB 51 102 113 162 204 997 12.7 min. 39.0 min.

256 MB 102 204 228 325 409 1997 25.5 min. 78.1 min.

512 MB 205 409 456 651 818 3993 51.0 min. 156.3 min.

1 GB 412 819 913 1305 1639 7995 102.1 min. 313.0 min.

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If you shoot using the xD-Picture Cards with model numbers containing “M” such as DPC- M1GB, movie recording time may be

reduced if you repeatedly record and erase (frame erase) image files. In such a case, erase all frames or format the picture card

before use. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media.

These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from

errors in this Owner’s Manual.

The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology. Even so, small bright

points and anomalous colors (particularly around text) may appear on the monitor. These are normal display characteristics

and do not indicate a fault with the monitor. This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image.

The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference (i. e. electric fields, static electricity,

line noise, etc.).

Due to the nature of the lens, the edges of images may appear distorted. This is normal.

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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.

A number denotes Exposure Value. The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject and sensitivity (speed) of the film

or CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects. As the brightness of the subject changes, a

digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture and shutter speed.

When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles, the EV increases by 1. Likewise, when the light is halved, the EV decreases

by 1.

Frame rate (fps)

The frame rate refers to the number of images (frames) that are photographed or played back per second. For example, when

10 frames are continuously photographed in a 1-second interval, the frame rate is expressed as 10 fps.

For reference, TV images are displayed at 30 fps (NTSC).

JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts Group

A file format used for compressing and saving color images. The higher the compression rate, the greater the loss of quality in

the decompressed (restored) image.

Memory effect

If an Ni-MH battery is repeatedly charged without first being fully discharged, its performance may drop below its original level.

This is referred to as the “memory effect”.

Motion JPEG

A type of AVI (Audio Video Interleave) file format that handles images and sound as a single file. Images in the file are recorded

in JPEG format. Motion JPEG can be played back by QuickTime 3.0 or later.

Smear

A phenomenon specific to CCDs whereby white streaks appear on the image when there is a very strong light source, such as

the sun or reflected sunlight, in the photography screen.

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.

Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.

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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.

These lists are subject to change without notice.

NORTH AMERICA

Canada

Fuji Photo Film Canada Inc.

Technical support

600 Suffolk Court Mississauga Ontario, L5R 4G4

TEL 1-866-818-FUJI (3854) http://www.fujihelp.ca

Repair service 600 Suffolk Court Mississauga Ontario, L5R 4G4

TEL 1-800-263-5018 FAX 1-905-755-2993 http://www.fujihelp.ca

U.S.A.

Fuji Photo Film USA

Technical support

1100 King George Post Rd., Edison, NJ 08837

TEL 800-800-3854 FAX 732-857-3487 digitalinfo@fujifilm.com

Repair service 1100 King George Post Rd., Edison, NJ 08837

TEL 732-857-3000 FAX 732-857-3471 njcamerarepair@fujifilm.com

Hawaii

Fuji Photo Film Hawaii, Inc.

Technical support &

Repair service

94-468 Akoki Street, Waipahu, HI. 96797

TEL 1-808-677-3854, ext. 209 FAX 1-808-677-1443

kurt_kmett@fujifilmhawaii.com

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

Argentina

Imagen e informacion S.A.

Technical support &

Repair service

Fondo de la Legua 936 San Isidro Pcia. de Buenos Aires

TEL +54-11-4836-1000 FAX +54-11-4836-1144

servtec@imageneinformacion.com.ar

Bolivia

Reifschneider Bolivia Ltda.

Technical support &

Repair service

Calle H N.° 5 - Equipetrol Norte - Santa Cruz

TEL +591 33 44 1129 FAX +591 33 45 2919 gciagral@bibosi.scz.entelnet.bo

Brazil

Fuji Photo Film do Brasil Ltda.

Technical support &

Repair service

Av. Vereador José Diniz, 3400 - Campo Belo, Sào Paulo/SP

TEL 0800-12-8600 FAX +55 11 5091-4150 camarasdigitais@fujifilm.com.br

Chile

Reifschneider SA

Technical support &

Repair service

Av. El Conquistador del Monte 5024, Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile

TEL 02-4431500 FAX 02-4431596 ceciliacalvo@reifschneider.cl

Colombia

Animex de Colombia Ltda.

Technical support &

Repair service

Calle 44 N.° 13-43 Piso 2 Apartado 18001 - Bogotá

TEL +57 1 338-0299 FAX +57 1 288-2208 animex@etb.net.co

Ecuador

Espacri Cia Ltda

Technical support &

Repair service

Bolivar 5-69 y Hermano Miguel

TEL 593-72-835526 FAX 593-72-833157

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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

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

Repair service Av. Presidente Juarez 2007, Col. Tepetlacalco, 54090 Tlalnepantla, Edo. de

Mexico

TEL (52-55) 5263-5500 FAX (52-55) 5254-1508 jlgiraud1@fujifilm.com.mx

Paraguay

Errece S.R.L.

Technical support &

Repair service

Edificio Unitas 15 de Agosto 1035, Asunción

TEL +595 21 444256 FAX +595 21 444651 jmarbulo@fujifilm.com.py

Peru

Procesos de Color S.A.

Technical support &

Repair service

Pablo Bermudez 111 Apartado 3794 - Esq. Arequipa - Lima 11

TEL +51 14 33 5563 FAX +51 14 33 7177 jalvarado@fujifilm.com.pe

Uruguay

Fotocamara S.R.L.

Technical support &

Repair service

Cuareim 1439, montevideo, Uruguay

TEL +598-2-9002004 FAX +598-2-9008430 fotocam@adinet.com.uy

Uruguay

Kiel S.A.

Technical support &

Repair service

Maldonado 1787 Montevideo- Uruguay

TEL (05982) 419 4542 FAX (05982) 412 0046 kiel@fujifilm.com.uy

Venezuela

C. Hellmund & Cia Sa

Technical support &

Repair service

Av. Ppal Diego Cisneros Caracas Venezuela Edf Oficentro

TEL 0212-2022300 FAX 0212-2399796 hellmund@hellmund.com

EUROPE

Austria

Fuji Film Oesterreich

Technical support &

Repair service

Traviatagasse/Pfarrgasse, 1230 Vienna, Austria

TEL 0043 1 6162606/51 or 52 FAX 0043 1 6162606/58

kamera.service@fujifilm.at

Belgium

Belgian Fuji Agency

Technical support &

Repair service

20, Avenue Lavoisier, Wavre, 1300, Belgium

TEL 3210242090 FAX 3210238562 info@fuji.be

Croatia

I&I d.o.o.

Technical support

Hondlova 2, Zagreb, Croatia

TEL 38512319060 FAX 2310240 dsaravanja@fujifilm.hr

Repair service Hondlova 2, Zagreb, Croatia

TEL 38512316228 FAX 2310240 info@fujifilm.hr

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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.

Technical support

U nakladoveho nadrazi 2/1949, 130 00 Praha 3

TEL 00420 234 703 411 FAX 00420 234 703 489 fricman@fujifilm.cz

Czech Republic

AWH servis

Repair service

Milesovska 1, 130 00 Praha 3, Czech republic

TEL 00420 222 721 525 FAX 00420 222 720 122 awh@awh.cz

Denmark

Fujifilm Denmark A/S

Technical support &

Repair service

Stubbeled 2, 2950 Vedbæk Denmark

TEL 0045 45662244 FAX 0045 45662214 fujifilm@fujifilm.dk

Finland

Fuji Finland Oy

Technical support &

Repair service

Martinkyläntie 41, 01720 Vantaa, Finland

TEL +358 9 825951 FAX +358 9 870 3818 fuji@fuji.fi

France

FUJIFILM France

Technical support &

Repair service

2, Avenue Franklin, 78186 Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, France

FAX 33 1 01 30 58 58 65 direction.technique@fujifilm.fr

Germany

Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbH

Technical support &

Repair service

Heesenstr. 70, 40549 Düsseldorf

International call TEL +49 211 50890 FAX +49 211 5089668 service@fujifilm.de

National call* TEL 0180 5898980 FAX 0180 5898982

*12 Cent/Min aus dem deutschen Festnetz

Greece

FUJIFILM HELLAS S.A.

Technical support &

Repair service

1, Ihous & Ag. Anargiron str., 175 64 P.Phaliro, Athens, Greece

TEL 0030 210 9404100 FAX 0030 210 9404397 fujifilm@fujifilm.gr

Hungary

Fujifilm Hungary Ltd.

Technical support

Vaci ut 19. Budapest, 1134, Hungary

TEL 3612389410 FAX 3612389401 fujifilm@fujifilm.hu

Iceland

Icephoto (Ljosmyndavorur)

Technical support &

Repair service

Skipholt 31, 105 Reykjavik, Iceland

TEL 354 568 0450 FAX 354 568 0455 framkollun@fujifilm.is

Italy

FujiFilm Italia S.p.A.

Technical support

Via Dell’Unione Europea, 4 - 20097 San Donato Milanese (MI), Italy

TEL 039-02895821 FAX 039-0289582912 info@fujifilm.it

Repair service Fujifilm On Line - Call center

TEL 039-026695272 info@fujifilm.it

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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.mt

Netherlands

Fujifilm Nederland BV

Technical support

Hoogstraat 39, 3011 PE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

TEL 010-2812345 FAX 010-2812334 fuji@fujifilm.nl

Repair service Hoevenseweg 43, 4877 LA, Etten-Leur, The Netherlands

TEL 010-2812345 FAX 076-7502641 reparatie@fujifilm.nl

Norway

Fujifilm Norge AS

Technical support

Lilleakerveien 10, 0283 Oslo, Norway

TEL 0047-22736000 FAX 0047-22736020 http://www.fujifilm.no/

mailto:post@fujifilm.no

Repair service Liaveien 1, 5132 Nyborg, Norway

TEL 0047-55393880 FAX 0047-55195201 http://www.camera.no/

mailto:service@camera.no

Poland

Fujifilm Polska Distribution Sp. z

o.o.

Technical support

Poland Al..Jerozolimskie 178; 02-486 Warszawa

TEL +48-22-517-66-00 FAX +48-22-517-66-02 fujifilm@fujifilm.pl

Repair service Poland, Muszkieterow 15, 02-273 Warszawa

TEL +48-22-886-94-40 FAX +48-22-886-94-42 serwis@fujifilm.pl

Portugal

Fujifilm Portugal, Lda

Technical support

Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, 342, 4100-259 Porto, Portugal

TEL (351) 226194200 FAX (351) 226194213 finepix@fujifilm.pt

Repair service Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, 342, 4100-259 Porto, Portugal

TEL (351) 226194200 FAX (351) 225194662 cameras@fujifilm.pt

Romania

CTS-Cardinal Top Systems Ltd

Technical support &

Repair service

112, Calea Dorobanti street, 4 flat, 1sector, Bucharest, Romania

TEL 4021-230-09-82 FAX 4021-230-09-82 cts_tirla@hotmail.com

Russia

ZAO “Fujifilm RU”

Technical support

Bld. 1, 10, Rozanova str., Moscow, 123007, Russia

TEL +7-095-956-9858 FAX +7-095-230-6217 info@fujifilm.ru

Repair service 18, Shelepikhinskaya Naberezhnaya str., Moscow, 123290, Russia

TEL +7-095-797-3434 FAX +7-095-797-3434

Slovakia

Fujifilm Slovakia

Technical support

Pribylinska 2, 831 04 Bratislava, Slovakia

TEL 00421 2 44 888 077 FAX 00421 2 44 889 300 fujifilm@fujifilm.sk

Repair service FIS Tatracentrum, Hodzovo nam. 4 - Tatracentrum, 811 06 Bratislava, Slovakia

TEL 00421 2 54 647 347 fis.tatracentrum@stonline.sk

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Spain

Fujifilm España S.A.

Technical support

Aragón 180, 08011 Barcelona (España)

TEL 902012535 FAX 934515900 / 933230330 info@fujifilm.es

Repair service Aragón 180, 08011 Barcelona (España)

TEL 934511515 FAX 934515900 / 933230330 tallersat@fujifilm.es

Sweden

Fujifilm Sverige AB

Technical support

Sveavägen 167 104 35 Stockholm

TEL 46 8 506 141 70 FAX 46 8 506 142 09 kamera@fujifilm.se

Repair service Sveavägen 167 104 35 Stockholm

TEL 46 8 506 513 54 FAX 46 8 506513 54 kameraverkstaden@fujifilm.se

Switzerland /

Lichtenstein

Fujifilm (Switzerland) AG

Technical support &

Repair service

Niederhaslistrasse 12, 8157 Dietlikon, Switzerland

TEL +41 44 855 5154 FAX +41 44 855 5329 RepairCenter@fujifilm.ch

Turkey

Fujifilm Turkiye Sinfo A.S.

Technical support

Fujifilm Plaza, Dereboyu Cad. 39 34660 Halkali, Istanbul, Turkey

TEL +90 212 696 5090 FAX +90 212 696 5009 csarp@fujifilm.com.tr

Repair service Fujifilm Plaza, Dereboyu Cad. 39 34660 Halkali, Istanbul, Turkey

TEL +90 212 696 5090 FAX +90 212 696 5010 servis@fujifilm.com.tr

U.K.

Fuji Photo Film (UK) Ltd.

Technical support

St Martins Way St Martins Business Centre Bedford MK42 0LF

TEL +44 (0)123 424 5383 FAX +44 (0)123 424 5285 fujitec@fuji.co.uk

Repair service St Martins Way St Martins Business Centre Bedford MK42 0LF

TEL +44 (0)123 421 8388 FAX +44 (0)123 424 5285 fujitec@fuji.co.uk

Ukraine

Image Ukraine CJSC

Technical support &

Repair service

12, Kontraktova ploshcha, Kyiv 04070, Ukraine

TEL +380-44-4909075 FAX +380-44-4909076 d@fujifilm.ua

MIDDLE EAST

Iran

Tehran Fuka Co.

Technical support &

Repair service

229,“Fuji” Bldg., Mirdamad Blvd., Tehran 19189, Iran

TEL (+98-21)2254810-19 FAX (+98-21)2221002 fuka@neda.net

Israel

Shimone Group Ltd.

Technical support

Efal 33 keyriat Arie Petah Tikva 49130, Israel

TEL (+ ) 972 3 9250666 digital@fujifilm.co.il

Repair service Efal 33 keyriat Arie Petah Tikva 49130, Israel

TEL (+ ) 972 3 9250666 FAX 972 3 9250699 khaim@shimone.com

Jordan

Grand Stores

Technical support &

Repair service

Al- Abdali, Amman / Jordan

TEL 009626-4646387 FAX 009626-4647542 gstores@go.com.jo

Qatar

Techno Blue

Technical support

Blue Salon Bldg, 3rd Floor, Suhaim bin Hamad st, Al- Saad, Doha

TEL 00974 44 66 175 FAX 00974 44 79 053 prabu@techno-blue.com

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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

Al-Shahbandar P.O. Box:31180 Damascus SYRIA

TEL + 963 11 2218049 FAX + 963 11 44673456 f.t.c@Net.SY

Repair service Al-cheikh Taha P.O. Box: 6171 Aleppo SYRIA

TEL + 963 21 4641903 FAX + 963 21 4641907 filmtradin@Net.SY

U.A.E.

Grand Stores

Technical support &

Repair service

P. O. Box 2144, Saleh Bin Lahej Building, Al Garhoud, Deira, Dubai

TEL + 971-4-2823700 FAX + 971-4-2828382 photography@grandstores.ae

Yemen

Al-Haidary Trading

Technical support

P.O.Box-2942 Haddah St. HTC, Sana’a, Yemen

TEL 00967-1-503980 FAX 00967-1-503983

Repair service P.O.Box-2942 Haddah St. HTC, Sana’a, Yemen

TEL 00967-1-503977 FAX 00967-1-503983

AFRICA

Egypt

Foto Express Egypt

Technical support &

Repair service

426 Pyramids St., Giza, Egypt

TEL (202) 7762062 FAX (202) 7760169 fotoegypt@access.com.eg

Kenya

Fuji Kenya Ltd

Repair service

P.O.Box 41669-00100, Fuji Plaza, Chiromo Road, Nairobi, Kenya.

TEL (254-20)4446265-8 FAX (254-20)4448515 / 7 info@fujifilm.co.ke

OCEANIA

Australia

FUJIFILM Australia Pty Ltd

Technical support

114 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale, NSW, 2100, Australia

TEL 1800 226 355 FAX +61 (2) 9938 1975 digital@fujifilm.com.au

Repair service 114 Joynton Avenue, Zetland, NSW, 2017, Australia

TEL 1800 226 355 FAX +61 (2) 9938 1975 digital@fujifilm.com.au

Fiji

Brijlal & Co. Ltd

Technical support &

Repair service

70-72 Cumming Street,Suva,Fiji

TEL (679)3304133 FAX (679)3302777 kapadia@connect.com.fj

New Caledonia

Phocidis SARL

Technical support &

Repair service

58, rue Higginson - B.P.661 - 98845

TEL (00 687) 25-46-35 FAX (00 687) 28-66-70 phocidis@phocidis.nc

New Zealand

Fujifilm NZ Ltd

Technical support &

Repair service

Cnr William Pickering & Bush Road Albany, Auckland

TEL +64-9-4140400 FAX +64-9-4140410 glenn.beaumont@fujifilm.co.nz

Papua New Guinea

Oceania PNG Limited

Technical support

Section 15, Allotment 1, Reke St, Boroko NCD. PNG. Mail: PO Box 2167, Boroko

NCD. PNG. TEL +675 3256411 FAX +675 3250311 oceania@daltron.com.pg

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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.

Technical support

Letter Box 1, Level 10, 11 & 12, Menara Axis, No 2, Jalan 51A/223, 46100 Petaling

Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

TEL 603-79584700 FAX 603-79584110 digital@fujifilm.com.my

Repair service Letter Box 1, Level 10, 11 & 12, Menara Axis, No 2, Jalan 51A/223, 46100 Petaling

Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

TEL 603-79584700 FAX 603-79584110 technical@fujifilm.com.my

Philippines

YKL Development & Trdg. Corp.

Technical support

24 Sto. Domingo St., Quezon City 1100, Philippines

TEL 632-7436601~06 FAX 632-7324661 digital@yklcolor.com

Repair service 24 Sto. Domingo St., Quezon City 1100, Philippines

TEL 632-7436601~06 FAX 632-7324661 tech_services@yklcolor.com

Singapore

Fuji Photo Film Singapore Pte Ltd

Technical support &

Repair service

10 New Industrial Road Fujifilm Building Singapore 536201

TEL 65-6380 5557 FAX 65-6281 3594 service@fujifilm.com.sg

South Korea

Korea Fujifilm Co., Ltd.

Technical support

30-1, Mukjeung-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea

TEL +82-2-3282-7363 FAX +82-2-2269-7435 photo@fujifilm.co.kr

South Korea

Yonsan AS Center (Fujidigital)

Repair service

#301, 3F, Jeonjaland, 16-9, Hangangro3-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea

TEL +82-2-701-1472 FAX +82-2-718-1331 1bowl@hanmail.net

South Korea

Kangnam AS Center

(Digitalgallery)

Repair service

2F, Hyeongin Tower, 23-2, Bangyi-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea

TEL +82-2-2203-1472 FAX +82-2-418-5572 nurijili@hanmail.net

South Korea

Busan AS Center (Digital-Sewon)

Repair service

241-4, Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Korea

TEL +82-51-806-1472 FAX +82-51-817-0083 merahan@yahoo.co.kr

Taiwan

Hung Chong Corp.

Technical support &

Repair service

No. 38, Min-Chuan E. Rd. Sec. 6, Taipei (114), Taiwan, R.O.C.

TEL 886-2-6602-8988 FAX 886-2-2791-8647 dah@mail.hungchong.com.tw

Thailand

Fuji Photo Film (Thailand) Ltd.

Technical support

388 SP Building, 8th Floor, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400

TEL +662-2730029 ext. 755 FAX +662-2730239 supaleark@fujifilm.co.th

Repair service 388 SP Building, 8th Floor, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400

TEL +662-2730029 ext.761,762 FAX +662-2730239 warin@fujifilm.co.th

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Safety Notes

• Make sure that you use your FinePix A400 / FinePix

A500 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.

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.

The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of

the information which is to be observed.

About the Icons

WARNING

This icon indicates that death

or serious injury can result if

the information is ignored.

CAUTION

This icon indicates that

personal injury or material

damage can result if the

information is ignored.

Triangular icons tell you that this information requires

attention (“important”).

Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the

action indicated is prohibited (“Prohibited”).

Filled circles with an exclamation mark tell you an

action that must be performed (“Required”).

WARNING

If a problem arises, turn the camera off,

remove the batteries, disconnect and

unplug the AC power adapter.

Continued use of the camera when it is

emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual

odor, or is in any other abnormal state can

cause a fire or electric shock.

• Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not allow water or foreign objects to

enter the camera.

If water or foreign objects get inside the

camera, turn the camera off, remove the

batteries and disconnect and unplug the

AC power adapter.

Continued use of the camera can cause a

fire or electric shock.

• Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not use the camera in the bathroom

or shower.

This can cause a fire or electric shock.

Never attempt to change or take apart

the camera. (Never open the casing.)

Do not use the camera when it has been

dropped or the casing is damaged.

This can cause a fire or electric shock.

• Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Unplug from

power socket.

Do not use in the

bathroom or

shower.

Do not

disassemble.

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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.

Do not use the camera while you are

walking or driving a vehicle.

This can result in you falling down or being

involved in a traffic accident.

Do not touch any metal parts of the

camera during a thunderstorm.

This can cause an electric shock due to

induced current from the lightning

discharge.

Do not use the batteries except as

specified.

Load the batteries with the + and ,

marks.

WARNING

Do not heat, change or take apart the

batteries.

Do not drop or subject the batteries to

impacts.

Do not attempt to recharge lithium or

alkaline batteries.

Do not store the batteries with metallic

products.

Do not use chargers other than the

specified model to charge the batteries.

Any of these actions can cause the

batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or

injury as a result.

Use only the batteries or AC power

adapters specified for use with this

camera.

Do not use voltages other than the

power supply voltage shown.

The use of other power sources can cause

a fire.

If the battery leaks and fluid gets in

contact with your eyes, skin or

clothing. Flush the affected area with

clean water and seek medical attention

or call an emergency number right

away.

Do not use the charger to charge

batteries other than those specified

here.

The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR-AA

Ni-MH batteries. Using the charger to

charge conventional batteries or other

types of rechargeable batteries can cause

the battery to leak fluid, overheat or burst.

WARNING

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Safety Notes

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. If a child swallows

an xD-Picture Card, seek medical

attention or call an emergency number.

WARNING CAUTION

Do not use this camera in locations

affected by oil fumes, steam, humidity

or dust.

This can cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not leave this camera in places

subject to extremely high

temperatures.

Do not leave the camera in locations such

as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.

This can cause a fire.

Keep out of the reach of small children.

This product could cause injury in the

hands of a child.

Do not place heavy objects on the

camera.

This can cause the heavy object to tip over

or fall and cause injury.

Do not move the camera while the AC

power adapter is still connected.

Do not pull on the connection cord to

disconnect the AC power adapter.

This can damage the power cord or cables

and cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not use the AC power adapter when

the plug is damaged or the plug socket

connection is loose.

This could cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not cover or wrap the camera or the

AC power adapter in a cloth or blanket.

This can cause heat to build up and distort

the casing or cause a fire.

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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.

Take particular care when photographing

infants and young children.

When an xD-Picture Card is removed,

the card could come out of the slot too

quickly. Use your finger to hold it and

gently release the card.

Request regular internal testing and

cleaning for your camera.

Build-up of dust in your camera can cause

a fire or electric shock.

• Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to

request internal cleaning every 2 years.

• Please note this is not a free of charge

service.

CAUTION

30, Nishiazabu 2

chome, Minato

ku, Tokyo 106

8620, Japan

http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/

Printed in China

FPT/Y-507112-PW

Fuji Finepix A500 Handleiding

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