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FujiFilm FinePix A150 Owner's Manual

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Before You Begin
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
Owner's Manual
More on Photography
Thank you for your purchase of
More on Playback
this product. This manual de-
scribes how to use your FUJIFILM
Movies
A100/A150 digital camera and
the supplied software. Be sure
that you have read and under-
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stood its contents before using
the camera.
Menus
A100 – 2.7 inch monitor model
A150 – 3.0 inch monitor model
Technical Notes
For information on related products, visit our website at
Troubleshooting
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/index.html
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual More on Photography Thank you for your purchase of More on Playback this product. This manual de- scribes how to use your FUJIFILM Movies A100/A150 digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and under-...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on another sheet. For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. ✔ ✔ Camera Q & A Camera Q & A ..pg. iii Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q &...

  • Page 3: Camera Q & A

    Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Camera Setup Question Question 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 make the monitor brighter or darker? How do I stop the camera beeping? What are the parts of the camera called?

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures How many pictures can I take? Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? How can I make good portraits? Is there a simple way to adjust settings for diff erent scenes? How do I shoot close-ups? How do I keep the fl ash from fi ring? How do I stop my subjects’...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents About This Manual ... ii Camera Q & A ... iii Before You Begi Before You Begin n Introduction ... 1 Symbols and Conventions ... 1 Supplied Accessories ... 1 Parts of the Camera ... 2 The Monitor ... 3 First Step First Steps s Inserting the Batteries ...
  • Page 6 The Playback Menu...55 Using the Playback Menu ...55 Playback Menu Options ...56 b RED EYE REMOVAL ...57 J SLIDE SHOW ...58 L PROTECT ...59 M COPY ...60 K IMAGE ROTATE ...62 O TRIMMING ...63 The Setup Menu ...64 Using the Setup Menu ...64 Setup Menu Options ...65 a IMAGE DISP.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: 3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1 Note: Points to note when using the camera. 2 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. Shutter button ...13 F button ... 8 Flash ...21 Lens and lens cover ... 8 Self-timer lamp ...23 Microphone ...34 Monitor ...

  • Page 9: The Monitor

    The Monitor The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback: ■ ■ Shooting Shooting ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM F2.8 ■ ■ Playback Playback 100-0001 ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM F2.8 3 Caution...

  • Page 10: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the Batteries The camera takes two AA alkaline (LR6) batteries (supplied) , two lithium batteries (sold separately) or two AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (sold separately). Insert the batteries in the camera as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. 1 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. Removing Memory Cards After turning the camera off , press the card in and then release it slowly.
  • Page 13 3 Cautions • Format memory cards before fi rst use or after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 69. • Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical assistance immediately.

  • Page 14: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Press the F button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. Press F again to turn the camera off . 2 Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Press the D button to start playback.

  • Page 15: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 64). Choose a language. START RT MENU MENU / LANG.

  • Page 16: Taking Pictures In Auto Mode

    Taking Pictures in AUTO Mode This section describes how to take pictures in C mode. C mode is automatically selected the fi rst time the camera is turned on; for information on restoring C mode after shooting in other modes, see page 25.
  • Page 17 Frame the picture. Position the main subject in the focus area and use the zoom buttons to frame the pic- ture in the monitor. Press W to zoom out AUTO AUTO Zoom indicator Zoom in using optical zoom, or use digital zoom (pg.
  • Page 18 Framing Guideline To display a best framing or to view or hide other indi- cators in the monitor, press the DISP/BACK button. AUTO Indicators displayed AUTO To use the best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the hori- zontal lines with the horizon.
  • Page 19 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 2 Tip: The Shutter Button The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the shutter button halfway sets focus and exposure; to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

  • Page 20: Deleting 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 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM...

  • Page 21: Intelligent Face Detection And Red-Eye Removal

    Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. Turn Intelligent Face Detection on.
  • Page 22 Frame the picture. If a face is detected, it will be indicated by a green border. If there is more than one face in the frame, the camera will select the face closest to the center; other faces are indicated by white borders.
  • Page 23 Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. 3 Caution If the subject moves as the shutter button is pressed, their face may not be in the area indicat- ed by the green border when the picture is taken. If B ON/V ON is se- lected, the picture will be processed to reduce...

  • Page 24: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. AUTO Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
  • Page 25 Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 18) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

  • Page 26: Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    C Macro Mode (Close-ups) Macro mode can be used for close-ups in some modes (see another sheet). Press the selector left (C). When macro mode is in eff ect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the monitor. Use the zoom buttons to frame pictures.

  • Page 27: Flash Mode

    T Using the Flash Use the fl ash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light. To choose a fl ash mode, press the selector right (T). The fl ash mode changes each time the selector is pressed;...
  • Page 28 Red-Eye Removal When V REMOVAL ON is selected for Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 15), red- eye removal (V) is available in C (V), forced fl ash (U), and slow sync (W) modes. Red-eye removal minimizes “red- eye” caused when light from the fl ash is refl ected from the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustration at right.

  • Page 29: Self-Timer Mode

    B Using the Self-Timer The camera off ers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. The self-timer is available in all shooting modes. Set the timer.
  • Page 30 The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 15) is recom- mended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits.

  • Page 31: A 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 shoot- ing menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE AUTO FACE DETECTION AUTO QUALITY CONTINUOUS Press the selector up or down to highlight A SHOOTING MODE.

  • Page 32: Shooting Modes

    Shooting Modes Shooting Modes Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Choose this mode for complete control of shooting settings, including sensitivity B MANUAL (pg. 51), exposure compensation (pg. 53), and white balance (pg. 54). Choose for crisp, clear snapshots (pg. 10). This mode is recommended in most situ- C AUTO ations.
  • Page 33 Shooting Mode Shooting Mode K SUNSET Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets. Choose for vivid close-ups of fl owers. The camera focuses in the macro range and P FLOWER the fl ash turns off automatically. O PARTY Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions.

  • Page 34: Choosing A Display Format

    Playback Options 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. Press and hold the selector to scroll rapidly through your pictures.

  • Page 35: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Press T to zoom in on the picture currently dis- played full frame in the monitor; press W to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not cur- rently visible in the display.

  • Page 36: Multi-Frame Playback

    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. 12/ 31/ 2050 12/ 31/ 2050 2050 10: 00 AM 2050 10: 00 AM 1/1000 1/1000 1/1000 1/1000 F3.3 F3.3 F3.3...

  • Page 37: Sort By Date

    Sort by Date Sort by Date Choose sort-by-date mode to view pictures taken on a selected date. Press DISP/BACK until the sort-by-date screen is displayed. 2050 12 / 31 Press the selector up or down to se- lect a date. Press the selector left or right to se- lect a picture.

  • Page 38: Erase

    I Deleting Pictures The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 14). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
  • Page 39 ■ 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;...

  • Page 40: A Recording Movies

    A Recording Movies Shoot short movies. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select A SHOOTING MODE > A MOVIE (pg. 25). STANDBY Choosing the Frame Size To choose the frame size, press MENU/OK and select C QUALITY.
  • Page 41 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording. YREC and time remaining are displayed in monitor 1 Note Focus is set when recording begins; exposure and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before recording begins.

  • Page 42: D Viewing Movies

    D Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 28), movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Operation Description Description Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. playback Press again to pause.

  • Page 43: 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 and slide shows (pg. 58) to a group. The A/V cable (sold separately) connects as shown below. Insert into A/V cable connector Press D for about a second to turn the camera on.

  • Page 44: 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 fi rst 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 and...

  • Page 45: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    2 Tip: Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order,” below). Press the se- lector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE r and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE).
  • Page 46 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 47: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The N N PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the play- back menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 38) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print...
  • Page 48 The total number of prints is dis- played in the monitor. Press MENU/OK to exit. The pictures in the current print order are indicated by a J icon during playback. ■ ■ RESET ALL RESET ALL To cancel the current print or- der, select RESET ALL in the N PRINT menu.

  • Page 49: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Installing FinePixViewer FinePixViewer is available in a Windows version (FinePixViewer S) and a Macintosh version (FinePixViewer). The latest version of the FinePixViewer is available at http://www.fujifilm.com. Installation instructions for Windows are on pages 44–45, those for the Macintosh on pages 46–47.
  • Page 50 Installing FinePixViewer S: Windows Installing FinePixViewer S: Windows Confi rm that the computer meets the following system requirements: Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista, Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2), Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2), or Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4) •...
  • Page 51 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.exe. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Allow. The installer will start automatically; click Installing FinePixViewer and follow the on-screen instruc- tions to install FinePixViewer S.
  • Page 52 For the latest compatible OS, see the website below. http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html After starting the computer and quitting any applications that may be running, insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Double-click the FinePix CD icon on the desktop and double-click Installer for Mac OS X.
  • Page 53 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 54: 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. 3 Caution Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card.
  • Page 55 3 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 num- ber of images is inserted, there may be a delay before FinePixViewer starts and FinePixViewer may be un- able to import or save images.

  • Page 56: The Shooting Menu

    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 shoot- ing menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE FACE DETECTION QUALITY CONTINUOUS Press the selector up or down to...

  • Page 57: Shooting Menu Options

    Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item Choose a shooting mode according to the type of A SHOOTING MODE subject (pg. 25). Turn Intelligent Face Detection and red-eye removal c FACE DETECTION on or off (pg. 15). Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg.

  • Page 58: C Quality

    C QUALITY QUALITY Choose the size and quality at which still pictures are recorded (the options for movie mode are shown on page 34). Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality; small pic- tures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded.

  • Page 59: D Exp. Compensation

    D EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION Use exposure compensation when photograph- ing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast sub- jects. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choose negative (–) values to reduce exposure 1 Note At settings other than ±0, a d icon is displayed in the monitor. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off ;...

  • Page 60: E White Balance

    E WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white bal- ance,” see the Glossary on page 84). Option Option Displayed in Displayed in AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. For subjects in direct sunlight.

  • Page 61: 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. 28). Press MENU/OK to display the play- back menu.

  • Page 62: Playback Menu Options

    Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired option. Press MENU/OK to select the high- lighted option. Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option Option Description Description I ERASE Delete all or selected pictures (pg. 32). RED-EYE Create copies with reduced red eye (pg.

  • Page 63: Red Eye Removal

    b b RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL This option is used with pictures taken using Intelligent Face Detection to create copies that have been processed to remove red eye. Play the picture back in the monitor (pictures taken with Intelligent Face Detection are in- dicated by a B icon) and select b RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu (pg.

  • Page 64: J Slide Show

    J SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press the selector left or right to go back or skip ahead one frame. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help.

  • Page 65: L Protect

    L PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The fol- lowing options are available. ■ ■ FRAME FRAME Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to dis- play the desired picture. PROTECT OK? CANCEL Picture not protected Protected picture Press MENU/OK to protect the picture.

  • Page 66: M Copy

    M COPY COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Press the selector up or down to highlight q INTERNAL MEMORY m p CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or p CARD m q INTERNAL MEMORY (copy pictures from a memory card to internal memory).
  • Page 67 ■ ■ FRAME FRAME Copy selected frames. Press the selector left or right to dis- play 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 68: K Image Rotate

    K 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 eff ect on pictures displayed on a computer or other device. 1 Notes •...

  • Page 69: O Trimming

    O TRIMMING TRIMMING To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select O TRIMMING in the playback menu (pg. 55). Press the zoom buttons to zoom in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture un- til the desired portion is displayed (to exit to single-frame playback without creating a cropped copy, press DISP/BACK).

  • Page 70: 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 F SET-UP. 1.3 Press the selector right to dis- play the setup menu.

  • Page 71: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item Choose how long pictures are displayed after shooting a IMAGE DISP. (pg. 66). b FRAME NO. Choose how fi les are named (pg. 67). c DIGITAL ZOOM Enable or disable digital zoom (pg. 68). d LCD POWER SAVE Enable or disable monitor power saving (pg.

  • Page 72: Image Disp

    The Setup Menu a IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. Choose how long pictures are displayed in the monitor after shooting. • CONTINUOUS: Pictures are displayed until the MENU/OK button is pressed. • 3 SEC: Pictures are displayed for about 3 s before being recorded to the memory card. •...

  • Page 73: Frame No

    b FRAME NO. FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le num- ber assigned by adding one to the last fi le number used. The fi le num- ber is displayed during playback as shown at right. FRAME NO. controls whether fi le numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is in- serted or the current memory card or internal memory is formatted.

  • Page 74: Digital Zoom

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

  • Page 75: Format

    j FORMAT FORMAT Format internal memory or a memory card. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, p will be displayed in the dia- log shown at right and this op- tion will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, q will be displayed and this op- tion will format internal memory.

  • Page 76: Time Difference

    m TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Specify the diff erence between local time and your home time zone. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight X LOCAL.

  • Page 77: Battery Type

    BATTERY TYPE BATTERY TYPE After replacing the batteries with batteries of a diff erent 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 78: Discharge (Ni-Mh Batteries Only)

    o DISCHARGE DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) (Ni-MH Batteries Only) The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may be tem- porarily reduced when new, after long periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged. Capacity can be increased by repeatedly discharging the batteries using the o DISCHARGE option and recharging them in a battery charger (sold separately).

  • Page 79: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Your camera can be used with televisions, printers, computers, and optional memory cards. For more information on the accessories available in your region, contact your local Fujifi lm representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual TV (available from...

  • Page 80: Caring For The Camera

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

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Problem The batteries are exhausted. The camera The batteries are not in the correct orienta- does not turn tion. The battery-chamber cover is not latched. The batteries are cold. There is dirt on the battery terminals. Power The batteries supply...
  • Page 82 Shooting Problem Problem Memory is full. No picture is Memory is not formatted. taken when There is dirt on the memory card contacts. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. the shutter The memory card is damaged. Taking button is The batteries are exhausted.
  • Page 83 Problem Problem The camera is in a shooting mode where the fl ash cannot fi re. The fl ash does not fi re. The batteries are exhausted. The fl ash is off (X). Some fl ash The camera is in a shooting mode where Flash modes are not the fl ash setting you want to use cannot be...
  • Page 84 Problem Problem Selected pic- Some of the pictures selected for deletion Deletion tures are not are protected. deleted. File numbering The battery-chamber cover was opened Frame no. is unexpect- while the camera was on. edly reset. Connections Problem Problem The camera is not properly connected. The camera was connected during movie playback.
  • Page 85 Possible cause Possible cause Remove and reinsert the batteries. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. Remove and reinsert the batteries. If the prob- lem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer (see another sheet). Troubleshooting Solution Solution Page Page...

  • Page 86: Warning Messages And Displays

    Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the mes- sage is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 69). 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. 69).
  • Page 87 Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the mes- sage is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 69). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space.
  • Page 88 Warning Warning Date for which more than 4,999 pictures ex- TOO MANY FRAMES ist selected in sort-by-date view. An attempt was made to delete or rotate a PROTECTED FRAME protected picture. q NO IMAGE The source device selected in the playback p NO IMAGE COPY menu contains no pictures.
  • Page 89 Warning Warning An attempt was made to choose a fl ash PRESS AND HOLD mode or adjust the volume with the camera THE DISP BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE in silent mode. 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...

  • Page 90: Glossary

    Glossary Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details vis- ible 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 fi rst be- ing fully discharged.

  • Page 91: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image qualities. All fi gures are approximate; fi le size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored.

  • Page 92: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations System FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA A100/A150 Model Eff ective pixels 10 million ½ -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color fi lter • Internal memory (approx. 20 MB) Storage media Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format...
  • Page 93 System • Mode: Single AF Focus • Focus-area selection: AF CENTER Automatic scene detection; six manual preset modes for direct sunlight, shade, daylight fl uorescent, White balance warm white fl uorescent, cool white fl uorescent, and incandescent lighting Self-timer Approx. 2 s and approx. 10 s Auto fl ash;...
  • Page 94 Power supply/other • AA alkaline batteries (×2) Power sources • AA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (×2; sold separately) • AA lithium batteries (×2) Approx. 150 frames (alkaline batteries of the type supplied with the camera), 600 frames (lithium Battery life batteries), or 450 frames (2,700 mAh Ni-MH batteries), based on CIPA (Camera and Imaging Prod- ucts Association) standard;...
  • Page 95 European countries and China. Notices • Specifi cations 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 96: End User License Agreement

    All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are ORPORATION PLEASE READ THIS END USER owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in CD-ROM ONLY IF YOU CON Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be construed, expressly...

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