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FujiFilm FinePix A235 Owner's Manual

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BL00883-200
Before You Begin
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
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Owner's Manual
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Thank you for your purchase of this
Movies
product. This manual describes
how to use your FUJIFILM A160,
A170, A180, A220, A230 or A235
Connections
digital camera and the supplied
software. Be sure that you have
Menus
read and understood its contents
before using the camera.
Technical Notes
For information on related products, visit our website at
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http://www.fujifilm.com/products/index.html
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual More on Playback Thank you for your purchase of this Movies product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM A160, A170, A180, A220, A230 or A235 Connections digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have...

  • Page 2: Camera Q & A

    Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Camera Setup How do I set the camera clock? Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? How do I keep the monitor from turning off automatically? How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking? What are the parts of the camera called? What do the icons in the monitor mean?

  • Page 3: Viewing Pictures

    Question Question How do I keep the flash from firing? How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the flash? How do I “fill-in” shadows on back-lit subjects? How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer? How do I frame pictures with the subject off to one side? How do I shoot movies? Viewing Pictures...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Camera Q & A ... ii Camera Setup ... ii Taking Pictures ... ii Viewing Pictures ... iii Sharing Pictures ... iii About This Manual ... vi Before You Begin Before You Begin Introduction ... 1 Symbols and Conventions ... 1 Supplied Accessories ...
  • Page 5 AUTO POWER OFF ...73 p TIME DIFFERENCE ...74 k BATTERY TYPE ...75 l DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) ...75 Technical Notes Technical Notes Optional Accessories ...76 Accessories from Fujifilm ...77 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...78 Warning Messages and Displays ...84 Appendix Appendix Glossary ...88...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual is for use with the following cameras: the DIGITAL CAMERA A160, A170, A180, A220, A230 and A235. All operations are identical; save where otherwise noted, the illustrations in this manual show the A230. Model Model DIGITAL CAMERA A160 / A170 / A180 DIGITAL CAMERA A220 / A230 / A235 * * DIGITAL CAMERA A235 has a 3.0-inch monitor and the others each have a 2.7-inch monitor.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: C Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. A Note: Points to note when using the camera. B Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

  • Page 8: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. 3 4 5 Shutter button ...14–15 ON/OFF button ... 9 Flash ...22 Self-timer lamp ...24 Lens and lens cover Microphone ...37 Monitor ...

  • Page 9: The Monitor

    Red-eye removal indicator * Intelligent Face Detection indicator ...17 * This icon appears when playing back an image with red-eye removed using another Fujifilm camera, although the camera does not have the function. Introduction Focus frame ...14 Date and time...10 Quality ...

  • Page 10: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the Batteries The camera takes two AA alkaline (LR6) batteries (supplied) or two AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (sold separately). Insert the batteries in the camera as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. A Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover.

  • Page 11: Inserting A Memory Card

    SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_ cameras/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with MultiMediaCard (MMC) or xD-Picture cards.
  • Page 12 ■ Inserting a Memory Card ■ Inserting a Memory Card Open the battery-chamber cover. Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in. CLICK Inserting a Memory Card Be sure card is in correct orientation;...
  • Page 13 Removing Memory Cards Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. Press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand. C Cautions • The memory card may spring out if you remove your finger immediately after pushing the card in.
  • Page 14 C Cautions • Format memory cards before first use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 73. • Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical assistance immediately.

  • Page 15: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Press the n button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. Press n again to turn the camera off. B Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Press the D button to start playback.

  • Page 16: Date And Time

    Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 69). Choose a language. START START MENU MENU / LANG.
  • Page 17 Basic Setup A Note Go to the setup menu if you try to set the language, date or battery type again (pg. 69). Tip: The Camera Clock If the batteries are removed for an extended period, the camera clock and battery type will be reset when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 18: Battery Level

    Taking Pictures in k (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in k mode. Turn the camera on. Press the n button to turn the camera on. B Tip: Intelligent Face Detection The first time the camera is turned on, Intelligent Face Detection is automatically activated and the camera is optimized for taking portrait photographs.
  • Page 19 Frame the picture. Position the main subject in the focus area and use the zoom buttons to frame the picture in the monitor. Press W to zoom out Zoom indicator Zoom in using optical zoom, or use digital zoom (pg. 72) to zoom in closer.
  • Page 20 Framing Guideline The images change as shown below if you press the DISP/BACK button. Indicators displayed To use the best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon. Use focus lock (pg. 19) to focus on subjects that will not be in the center of the frame in the final photograph.
  • Page 21 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. B Tip: The Shutter Button The shutter button has Double Double two positions. Pressing the beep beep shutter button halfway (q) sets focus and exposure; to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down (w).

  • Page 22: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the D button. The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM F3.3...

  • Page 23: Intelligent Face Detection

    Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. Turn Intelligent Face Detection on.
  • Page 24 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure for the subject in the green border. C Cautions • If no face is detected when the shutter button is pressed halfway (pg. 80), the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the monitor.

  • Page 25: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). Press F3.3 F3.3...
  • Page 26 Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 19) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. •...

  • Page 27: Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    L Macro mode (Close-ups) To select macro mode, press the selector left (L). When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the monitor. Use the zoom buttons to frame pictures. To exit macro mode, press the selector left (L). Macro mode can also be cancelled by turning the camera off or selecting another shooting mode.

  • Page 28: K Using The Flash

    K Using the Flash Use the flash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light. To choose a flash mode, press the selector right (K). The flash mode changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than AUTO, the current mode is indicated by an icon in the monitor.

  • Page 29: Silent Mode

    K Using the Flash ( Silent Mode In situations in which camera sounds or light from the flash may be unwelcome, press the DISP/BACK button until ( is displayed in the monitor. The camera speaker, shooting indicator, flash, and indicator and self-timer lamps turn off. Flash and volume settings (pg.

  • Page 30: J Using The Self-Timer

    J Using the Self-Timer The camera offers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. Set the timer.
  • Page 31 The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 17) is recommended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits.

  • Page 32: Shooting Mode

    a Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Selecting a Shooting Mode Selecting a Shooting Mode Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE FACE DETECTION QUALITY CONTINUOUS Press the selector up or down to highlight a SHOOTING MODE.

  • Page 33: Shooting Modes

    Shooting Modes Shooting Modes M MANUAL MANUAL Choose this mode for complete control of shooting settings, including exposure compensation (pg. 58) and white balance (pg. 59). G SCENE RECOGNITION SCENE RECOGNITION Simply by pointing the camera to the subject, the camera automatically analyzes and selects the most appropriate setting using scene recognition.
  • Page 34 k AUTO AUTO Choose for crisp, clear snapshots (pg. 12). This mode is recommended in most situations. p p BABY MODE BABY MODE Choose for natural skin tones when taking portraits of infants. The flash turns off automatically. C PICTURE STABILIZATION PICTURE STABILIZATION Choose this mode for fast shutter speeds that reduce blur caused by camera shake or subject...
  • Page 35 Press MENU/OK. An edge of the picture you have just taken will be displayed at one side of the frame. 2 3 3 SELECT FRAME Frame the next shot to overlap with the previous picture. Take the second shot as described in steps 3-4 (to create a panorama from only two frames, press the selector up after the second shot).
  • Page 36 B NATURAL LIGHT NATURAL LIGHT Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the flash can not be used. The flash turns off and sensitivity is raised to reduce blur. G BEACH BEACH Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches.

  • Page 37: Single-Frame Playback

    Single-Frame Playback To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the D button. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame.

  • Page 38: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Press T to zoom in on images displayed in single-frame playback; press W to zoom out. Press W to zoom out Zoom indicator When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display.

  • Page 39: Multi-Frame Playback

    Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, press W when a picture is shown full-frame in the monitor. 100-0001 100-0001 ISO 100 ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM Press the W button...

  • Page 40: Sort By Date

    Sort by Date In single-frame playback, press DISP/ BACK until the sort-by-date screen is displayed. The picture displayed in the single-frame playback remains selected. Press the selector up or down to select a date. Press the selector left or right to select a picture.

  • Page 41: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 16). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered.
  • Page 42 ■ ■ FRAME FRAME: Deleting Selected Images : Deleting Selected Images Selecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right. Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (the picture is deleted immediately; be careful not delete the wrong picture).

  • Page 43: A Recording Movies

    A Recording Movies Shoot short movies at 30 frames per second. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select A MOVIE for a SHOOTING MODE (pg. 26). Time available STANDBY STANDBY...
  • Page 44 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording. A Notes • Focus is set when recording begins; exposure and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before recording begins.

  • Page 45: D Viewing Movies

    D Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 31), movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Operation Description Description Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. playback Press again to pause.

  • Page 46: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. Connect an A/V cable (optional), as shown below. Insert an optional A/V cable into the USB multi-connector of the camera.

  • Page 47: Printing Pictures Via Usb

    Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Connect the supplied USB cable as shown...

  • Page 48: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    B Tip: Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order” on page 42). Press the selector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE y and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE).
  • Page 49 Press MENU/OK to start printing. During Printing The message shown at right is displayed during printing. Press DISP/BACK to cancel before all pictures are printed (depending on the printer, printing may end before the current picture has printed). If printing is interrupted, press D to turn the camera off and then on again.

  • Page 50: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The C C PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 41) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed...
  • Page 51 Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the order, press the selector down until the number of copies is 0. PRINT ORDER ( DPOF ) Total number of prints DPOF: 00001 Number of copies SHEETS...
  • Page 52 ■ ■ RESET ALL RESET ALL To cancel the current print order, select RESET ALL in the C PRINT ORDER (DPOF) menu. The confirmation shown at right will be displayed; press MENU/OK to remove all pictures from the order. A Notes •...

  • Page 53: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    • Internet connection (56 kbps or faster recommended) required to use FinePix Internet Service; Internet connection and e-mail software required to use e-mail option * To check if FinePixViewer is Windows® 7-compliant, please visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/download/camera/ software/. connect the camera to the...
  • Page 54 C Caution Other versions of Windows are not supported. Operation is not guaranteed on home-built computers or computers that have been upgraded from earlier versions of Windows. Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 55 If prompted to install Windows Media Player or DirectX, follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. When prompted, remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive and click Restart to restart the computer. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re- install the software.

  • Page 56: Installing Finepixviewer: Macintosh

    PowerPC or Intel OS OS Preinstalled versions of Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.5 (visit http://www.fujifilm.com/ for more information) 256 MB or more Free disk space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running...
  • Page 57 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support.

  • Page 58: Connecting The Camera

    Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg. 5). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. C Caution Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card.
  • Page 59 C Cautions • Use only memory cards that have been formatted in the camera and contain pictures taken with the camera. If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before FinePixViewer starts and FinePixViewer may be unable to import or save images.

  • Page 60: Menus

    The Shooting Menu The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE FACE DETECTION QUALITY CONTINUOUS A Note The options displayed in the shooting menu vary...

  • Page 61: Shooting Menu Options

    Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item Choose a shooting mode according to the a SHOOTING MODE type of subject (pg. 26). Turn Intelligent Face Detection on or off c FACE DETECTION (pg. 17). Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg. 56). Choose g ISO higher values when the subject is poorly lit.

  • Page 62: Iso

    g ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light with M. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. If AUTO is selected, the camera will adjust sensitivity automatically in response to shooting conditions. Settings other than AUTO are shown by an icon in the monitor if you use M.

  • Page 63: Quality

    k k QUALITY QUALITY Choose the size and quality at which still pictures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality; small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded. Option Option Prints at sizes up to Prints at sizes up to...

  • Page 64: Exp. Compensation

    d EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high- contrast subjects. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choose negative (–) values to reduce exposure A Note At settings other than ±0, a 5 icon is displayed in the monitor. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off;...

  • Page 65: White Balance

    e WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 88). Option Option Description Description AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. For subjects in direct sunlight. q For subjects in the shade.

  • Page 66: Continuous (Continuous Shooting)

    c CONTINUOUS (Continuous shooting) CONTINUOUS (Continuous shooting) Select m TOP 3 to capture motion in a series of pictures. The camera takes up to three pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed. A Notes • Frame rate varies with shutter speed. •...

  • Page 67: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu The playback menu is used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Press D to enter playback mode (pg. 31). Press MENU/OK to display the playback menu.

  • Page 68: Playback Menu Options

    Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option Option AERASE Delete all or selected pictures (pg. 35). BSLIDE SHOW View pictures in a slide show (pg. 63). CPRINT ORDER (DPOF) Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (pg. 42). EPROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion (pg.

  • Page 69: B Slide Show

    B SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie playback will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends.

  • Page 70: E Protect

    E PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ ■ FRAME FRAME Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to display the desired picture. PROTECT OK? CANCEL Picture not protected Press MENU/OK to protect the picture.

  • Page 71: F Copy

    F COPY COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Press the selector up or down to highlight d INTERNAL MEMORY g x CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or x CARD g d INTERNAL MEMORY (copy pictures from a memory card to internal memory).
  • Page 72 ■ ■ FRAME FRAME Copy selected frames. Press the selector left or right to display the desired picture. Press MENU/OK to copy the picture. Repeat steps 1–2 to copy additional images. Press DISP/BACK to exit when the operation is complete. ■...

  • Page 73: D Image Rotate

    D IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to display pictures in the correct orientation in the monitor. It has no effect on pictures displayed on a computer or other device. A Notes •...

  • Page 74: H Trimming

    H TRIMMING TRIMMING To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select H TRIMMING in the playback menu (pg. 61). Press the zoom buttons to zoom in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed (to exit to single-frame playback without creating a cropped copy, press DISP/BACK).

  • Page 75: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector up or down to highlight j SET-UP. 1.3 Press the selector right to display the setup menu.

  • Page 76: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item Choose how long pictures are displayed after a IMAGE DISP. shooting (pg. 71). b FRAME NO. Choose how files are named (pg. 71). c DIGITAL ZOOM Enable or disable digital zoom (pg. 72). a LCD POWER SAVE Enable or disable monitor power saving (pg.

  • Page 77: Image Disp

    a IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. Choose an option other than OFF to display pictures in the monitor after shooting. Pictures can be displayed for 1.5 seconds (1.5 SEC) or 3 seconds (3 SEC). b FRAME NO. FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image files named using a four- digit file number...

  • Page 78: Digital Zoom

    c DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, pressing T at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. To cancel digital zoom, zoom out to the minimum digital zoom position and press W. Zoom indicator, DIGITAL ZOOM off Optical zoom...

  • Page 79: Format

    m FORMAT FORMAT Format internal memory or a memory card. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, x will be displayed in the dialog shown at right and this option will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, d will be displayed and this option will format internal memory.

  • Page 80: Time Difference

    p TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE When traveling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Specify the difference between local time and your home time zone. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight j LOCAL.

  • Page 81: Battery Type

    k BATTERY TYPE BATTERY TYPE After replacing the batteries with batteries of a different type, select the battery type to ensure that the battery level is displayed correctly and the camera does not turn off unexpectedly. • ALKALINE: AA alkaline (LR6) battery •...

  • Page 82: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual TV (available from third-party suppliers) Audio/visual output ■ Printing ■ Printing PictBridge-compatible printer (available from third-party suppliers) SD/SDHC memory card Printer (available...

  • Page 83: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Optional Accessories Accessories from Fujifilm Accessories from Fujifilm The following optional accessories were available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local Fujifilm representative or visit http://www. fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. • AV-C1 A/V cable: Connects the camera and a TV.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Problem The batteries are exhausted. The camera does The batteries are not in the correct not turn on. orientation. The batteries are cold. There is dirt on the battery terminals. The camera is in G mode. Power The batteries run supply...
  • Page 85 Menus and Displays Problem Problem English is not selected for the n w Menus and displays are not in English. option in the setup menu. Shooting Problem Problem Memory is full. Memory is not formatted. No picture is taken when the There is dirt on the memory card contacts.
  • Page 86 Problem Problem Face detection The camera is in a shooting mode which not available. makes Intelligent Face Detection unavailable. The subject’s face is obscured sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects. The subject’s face occupies only a small area Intelligent No face is of the frame.
  • Page 87 Problem Problem The flash is charging. The camera is in a shooting mode in which the flash does not fire. The flash does The batteries are exhausted. not fire. The camera is in continuous mode. The camera is in silent mode. Flash The flash is off (W).
  • Page 88 Playback Problem Problem Pictures are The pictures were taken with a different grainy. make or model of camera. Pictures The pictures were taken at an image size of Playback zoom p or with a different make or model of unavailable. camera.
  • Page 89 Turn the printer on. Possible cause Possible cause Remove and reinsert the batteries. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. Remove and reinsert the batteries. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Turn silent mode off. Troubleshooting Solution Solution Page Page —...

  • Page 90: Warning Messages And Displays

    Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 73). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Unlock the memory card (pg. 5). Use the camera to format the memory card (pg. 73).
  • Page 91 Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 73). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space.
  • Page 92 Warning Warning The camera has run out of frame numbers FRAME NO. FULL (current frame number is 999-9999). Date for which more than 4,999 pictures exist TOO MANY FRAMES selected in sort-by-date view. An attempt was made to delete or rotate a PROTECTED FRAME protected picture.
  • Page 93 Warning Warning PRINTER ERROR Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer error. PRINTER ERROR RESUME? An attempt was made to print a movie, a picture not created with the camera, or a CAN NOT BE PRINTED picture in a format not supported by the printer.

  • Page 94: Glossary

    Glossary Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details visible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. Discharge: The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries will drop if they are repeatedly charged without first being fully discharged.

  • Page 95: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image qualities. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.
  • Page 96 ■ ■ DIGITAL CAMERA A220 / A230 / A235 DIGITAL CAMERA A220 / A230 / A235 y F F Image size (pixels) Image size (pixels) 4000 × 3000 File size File size 5.8 MB Internal memory Internal memory (approx. 10 MB) (approx.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Specifications System Model DIGITAL CAMERA A160 / A170 / A180 Effective pixels 10.2 million ½ -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 10 MB) File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format •...
  • Page 98 System Shutter speed ¼ s– Continuous Up to three frames at a maximum of approximately 1 fps Focus • Mode: Single AF • Focus-area selection: AF CENTER White balance Automatic scene detection; six manual preset modes for direct sunlight, shade, daylight fluorescent, warm white fluorescent, cool white fluorescent, and incandescent lighting Self-timer Approx.
  • Page 99 Input/output terminals A/V OUT (audio/video output) NTSC or PAL with monaural sound Digital input/output USB 2.0 High Speed with MTP/PTP connection Power supply/other Power sources • AA alkaline batteries (×2) • AA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (×2; sold separately) Battery life Approx.
  • Page 100 European countries and China. Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly in the vicinity of text) may appear.

  • Page 101: Caring For The Camera

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fluid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or monitor.
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