Fujifilm owner's manual digital camera finepix a360 , finepix a370 (49 pages)
Summary of Contents for FujiFilm FinePix A330
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OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A330/FinePix A340 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images BL00359-200 ( 1 )
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.
Contents Warning ... 2 IMPORTANT ... 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ... 3 Preface ... 6 Accessories included ... 7 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA ... 10 Compatible batteries ... 10 Checking the battery charge ... 11 TURNING ON AND OFF ...
Phase Alternation by Line, a color television system adopted mainly by European countries and China. ■ 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. electronic Windows XP”...
Accessories included h 16 MB, xD-Picture Card™ (1) Included with: Anti-static case (1) h Strap (1) h Cradle adapter for FinePix A /FinePix A Use this adapter for setting camera to the optional PictureCradle CP-FXA10 (See P.73). h LR6 AA-size alkaline Batteries (2) h Video cable (1) 2.5 mm dia.
Camera parts and features Shutter button Flash (P.27) Power switch / lens cover (P.12) Lens Viewfinder lamp Viewfinder LCD monitor Tripod mount Battery cover ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. Self-timer lamp Viewfinder window VIDEO OUT (Video output)
Attaching the strap Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. Example of LCD Monitor text display ■ Still photography mode EV (Exposure compensation) Self-Timer Flash Photography mode White balance Macro (close-up) Zoom bar Date ■ Playback mode Playback mode DPOF Protection Zoom bar...
(0°C to +10°C/+32°F to +50°F). The use of AA-size Ni-MH batteries is better for this reason. h Cradle can be used in combination with camera and to charge rechargeable Battery NH-10 (sold separately). Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries. h See P.74, 75 for other notes on using batteries.
◆ How to replace the xD-Picture Card Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check the battery charge. No icon Lit red Blinking red N 20 N 20 Lit red Blinking red ● The information above is a guide for photography mode. Depending on the camera mode and the type of batteries used, the transition from “...
TURNING ON AND OFF Turn the camera on in Photography mode Power-ON Open the lens cover to turn the camera on in Photography mode. Turn the camera on in Playback mode. Close the lens cover Leave the lens cover closed. ◆...
Using the Camera Zoom bar STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES ( a AUTO MODE ) 1 Open the lens cover. 2 To take pictures using the viewfinder, press the “DISP/BACK” button to turn the LCD monitor off (turning the LCD monitor off conserves battery power).
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Beep カシャ ◆ Subjects not suitable for autofocus The FinePix A330/FinePix A340 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may have difficulty focusing on the following: h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body h Subjects photographed through glass...
TAKING PICTURES ( a AUTO MODE ) STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE USING VIEWFINDER Viewfinder VIEWFINDER LAMP DISPLAY Display Lit green Ready to shoot Blinking green AF/AE in progress, camera shake warning or AF warning (Ready to shoot) Blinking green and Recording to xD-Picture Card (Ready to shoot) orange alternately Lit orange Recording to xD-Picture Card (Not ready)
So the number of remaining shots may decrease by 2 or may remain the same. For this reason, the number displayed may not show the actual number of frames. FinePix A330 Quality setting Number of recorded pixels FINE 1.5 MB...
AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto-exposure) lock On the FinePix A330/FinePix A340, pressing the Shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF/AE lock). To focus on a subject that is off to one side or to set the exposure before composing the final shot, locks the AF and AE settings.
The area to the above of the separator indicates digital zooming, while the area to the below indicates optical zooming. ✽ Screen for FinePix A330 BEST FRAMING Text displayed Framing guideline displayed No text displayed...
Multi-frame playback ◆ Still images viewable on the FinePix A330/FinePix A340 This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix A330/FinePix A340 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD- Picture Cards.
Uses in situations such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot. function brightens (+) or darkens (–) the shot. Uses to fix the white balance to suit the photography conditions and lighting. Default Setting AUTO N (FinePix A330) N (FinePix A340) AUTO...
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS When you use 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. Accordingly, you should use the LCD monitor to take pictures in Macro mode.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS ◆ ◆ Red-eye effect When using the flash to taken a picture 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. Use Red-eye reduction flash to minimize the likelihood of the effect.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS d FLASH d Forced flash Use this mode in backlit scenes, such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree, 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.
Printing at A4 or A5 size or printing part of the image cropped at A6 size. N (2016 × 1512) For better image quality, select “F”. ✽ FinePix A330 only (1600 × 1200) Printing at A5 or A6 size. (1280 × 960) Printing at A6 size.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU q STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ( Important. Please read. ) * SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY SELF−TIMER SELF−TIMER ON ON OFF OFF Bebeep The self-timer is used in situations where the photographer is included in the shot. Setting the self-timer to “ON”, “ LCD monitor.
q SHOOTING MODE STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU D EV ( EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ) EV EV +0 6 +0 6 +0 3 +0 3 0 −0 3 −0 3 ◆ To obtain the optimum brightness Adjust the exposure compensation according to the level of brightness or darkness in the image. h When the subject appears too bright Try a negative (–) compensation setting.
o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU ERASE ERASE ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES FRAME FRAME BACK BACK ERASE ERASE ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES FRAME FRAME BACK BACK 1 Press the “Playback” button for approx. 1 seconds to turn the camera on in Playback mode.
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o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU FRAME FRAME ERASE ERASE OK? YES YES CANCEL ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES ERASE ALL ERASE ALL OK? IT IT MAY MAY TAKE A WHILE TAKE YES YES † If “ ” appears, press the “MENU/OK” button again to erase the frames (files). ◆...
This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix A330/FinePix A340. On the FinePix A330/FinePix A340, you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings. ✽ Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints.
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u DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU DPOF DPOF RESET ALL RESET ALL WITHOUT DATE WITHOUT WITH DATE WITH DATE ◆ When DPOF settings were specified on another camera RESET DPOF OK? RESET DPOF YES YES DPOF:00009 DPOF:00009 01SHEETS 01 SHEETS FRAME FRAME SET SET DPOF DPOF TOTAL/ ...
g AUTO PLAY ( AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 1 Press the “Playback” button for approx. 1 seconds to turn the camera on in Playback mode. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. ●...
Y TRIMMING PLAYBACK MENU トリミング トリミング TRIMMING TRIMMING SET SET TRIMMING TRIMMING Zoom bar PANNING PANNING YES YES CANCEL CANCEL TRIMMING TRIMMING YES YES CANCEL CANCEL 1 Press the “Playback” button for approx. 1 seconds to turn the camera on in Playback mode.
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Y TRIMMING PLAYBACK MENU TRIMMING TRIMMING 1M 1M REC REC OK? OK? REC REC Check the saved image size and press the “MENU/OK” button. The cropped image is added as a separate file in the final frame. ■ Image Sizes Best for A6 or A5 size prints. Best for A6 size prints.
r RECORDING MOVIES MOVIE MODE Up to 60 seconds long (at the “ recorded. h Specifications Motion JPEG without sound h Quality selection method (320 × 240 pixels) (160 × 120 pixels) h Frame rate: 10 frames per second See P.86 for information on the frame rate. It may not be possible to playback your movies on other cameras.
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A zooming bar appears on the LCD monitor. h Digital zoom focal length 60s 60s (35 mm camera equivalent) Model FinePix A330 FinePix A340 h Focal range Approx. 1 m (3.3 ft.) to infinity ● Pictures taken with the digital zoom have slightly lower image quality.
y QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE QUALITY QUALITY 320×240 320×240 160×120 160×120 QUALITY QUALITY 320×240 320×240 160×120 160×120 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “ 1Press “a” or “b” to change the setting. 2 levels of quality can be selected.
r PLAYING BACK MOVIES PLAYBACK MODE PLAY PLAY STOP STOP ■ Playing Back Movies Playback Pause/Resume Stop Fast forward/Rewind Rewind Skip playback ◆ Playing movie files i You may not be able to playback some movie files recorded on other cameras. i To playback movie files on a computer, save the movie file on the xD-Picture Card to the computer’s hard disk and then playback the saved file.
6 ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Settings OPTION OPTION SET−UP SET−UP LCD LCD BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS − SET SET CANCEL CANCEL 1 Press the “Playback” button for approx. 1 seconds to turn the camera on in Playback mode. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
■ SET-UP menu options Settings Display IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF POWER SAVE 2 MIN/5 MIN FORMAT § BEEP LOW/HIGH/OFF DATE/TIME TIME DIFFERENCE qLCD ON/OFF FRAME NO. CONT./RENEW ¶/qWEB/ USB MODE ¢ VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC/PAL DISCHARGE qRESET Factory default Specifies whether an image checking screen (photography result) appears after taking a picture.
SET-UP POWER SAVE SETTING SET−UP SET−UP IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. : POWER SAVE POWER SAVE FORMAT FORMAT : OK BEEP BEEP : SET SET The Sleep function does not operate in SET-UP or Playback mode, but the camera will turn off if it is left unused for a set some time (2 minutes or 5 minutes).
TIME DIFFERENCE ( TIME DIFFERENCE SETTING ) 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. Use this function when traveling to destinations in different time zones. TIME DIFFERENCE...
SET-UP 4/23/2004 4/23/2004 FRAME NO. CONT. Formatted xD-Picture Card used for both A and B. Directory number File number Frame number 4/23/2004 4/23/2004 3:00 PM 3:00 PM Always press the “MENU/OK” button to complete the settings. When the photography mode is selected with world N 20...
Software 5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC Installation Pre-installation checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. ✽1 Operating System Hard disk space Display ✽3 Internet connection ✽1 Models with one of the above operating systems pre-installed.
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5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide. ◆ Launching the installer manually 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon. ✽...
5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 Pre-installation checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Compatible Mac Operating System Hard disk space Display ✽4 Internet connection ✽1 Models with a USB port as a standard feature ✽2 This software does not run correctly in the Mac OS X Classic environment.
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5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 The Installer setup screen appears. Click the [Installing FinePixViewer] button. ● For more information on what is installed, click the [Read Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button. A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation. Click the [OK] button.
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After restarting the Macintosh, the “FinePixViewer installation completed” message appears. Click “Using FinePixViewer” to view the basic FinePixViewer functions. To install Acrobat Reader, click “Install Acrobat Reader”. ● Install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF). If the latest version already has been installed, this step is not required.
5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X Pre-installation checklist ■ Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Compatible Mac Operating System Hard disk space Display ✽2 Internet connection...
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Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. 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.
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5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X The “FinePixInstallOSX” window appears. Click the “Install” button to install FinePixViewer and RAW FILE CONVERTER LE. The ImageMixer VCD2 installer automatically starts up and a window showing the installation progress appears. (Installation may take several minutes.) The “FinePixViewer installation completed”...
Images 6.1.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter Always use only the FUJIFILM “AC Power Adapter AC-3V” or the “AC Power Adapter AC-3VW” bundled with the PictureCradle CP-FXA10 (➡P.73). Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when you are downloading photographed images to your computer.
● To use DPOF printing, the DPOF settings must be specified on FinePix A330/FinePix A340 beforehand (➡P.35). ● Even when “WITH DATE” is specified in the DPOF settings, the date is not inserted on printers that do not support date printing.
6.3 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 6.3.1 Connecting to a Computer The “Connecting to a Computer” section explains how to connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable (included) and describes the functions you can use once the camera and computer are connected.
6.3 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER USE AT DSC MODE Set a camera SET−UP SET−UP 1 3 USB USB MODE MODE 言語 /LANG 言語 /LANG VIDEO SYSTEM VIDEO SYSTEM DISCHARGE DISCHARGE SET SET Connect a camera to a PC Camera (USB)socket AC-3V 1 Insert an xD-Picture Card into your camera.
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Set a PC Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 Professional / Macintosh ● The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, change CD-ROMs as directed by the on-screen instructions. h FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Save Image Wizard window (Save Image dialog box) appears.
6.3 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 6.3.2 Disconnecting the Camera Windows Once the image has been saved, the “Remove Camera/Media” window appears (Save Image Wizard Windows). To disconnect the camera, click the [Remove] button. Macintosh Once the image has been saved, the “Remove camera/media” window appears (Save Image dialog box).
6.4 USING FinePixViewer 6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. ◆ ◆ Macintosh h To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”... You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader. See P.57 for information on installing Acrobat Reader.
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6.4 USING FinePixViewer 5 When the message appears, click the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be cancelled once you click [OK] button. 6 Automatic uninstallation begins. When uninstallation ends, click the [OK] button. Macintosh Mac OS 9.2 ■...
System Expansion Options eBy using the FinePix A330/FinePix A340 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. ■ Image input/output to the PC ( USB ) FinePix A330 / FinePix A340...
Cradle adapter for FinePix A330/ FinePix A340 (Supplied with the camera) Set the for FinePix A330/FinePix A340 cradle adapter supplied with the camera into the cradle. hCharging the Rechargeable Battery NH-10 Connecting plug Load the camera containing a Rechargeable Battery NH-10 into the cradle.
Rechargeable Battery NH-10 This is a battery pack that uses nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. The NH-10 can be charged using the Digital Camera FinePix A330/FinePix A340 and Cradle CP-FXA10, or the AC Power Adapter AC-3VW. Obtain this battery pack if you need a spare battery after purchasing the cradle.
In contact with chemicals such as next to rubber or vinyl products ■ Damage by Water or Sand The FinePix A330/FinePix A340 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.
Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. h 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).
Power Supply and Batteries Procedure for discharging rechargeable Ni-MH batteries Only use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function with Ni-MH batteries (rechargeable 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”...
■ Protecting Your Data h 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.
Card. If the error message is still displayed, replace the xD-Picture Card. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. i Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card with a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to format the xD-Picture Card.
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FinePix A330/FinePix A340? You may not be able to print some images photographed on other cameras. This message appears when printing is performed from a FUJIFILM printer that supports PictBridge. Refer to the user manual for the printer for details. Remedy...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting No power. i The batteries have run out. i The batteries are loaded backwards. i The battery cover is not closed i The AC power adapter plug has come Nothing happens when Lens cover is opened. I press the “Playback” button.
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Troubleshooting Some frames may be protected. Frame erase does not erase the frame. ERASE function does not erase all the frames. i Camera malfunction. Nothing happens when I press the “Playback” button on the camera. i The batteries run out. i A language other than English is Screens selected in the “...
Specifications ( FinePix A330 ) System Model Number of effective pixels CCD sensor Number of recorded pixels Storage media File format Lens Aperture Focal length Focal range Shutter speed Focus Sensitivity Photometry Exposure control Exposure compensation White balance Viewfinder LCD monitor...
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DPC-256 (256 MB) DPC-512 (512 MB) ✽ 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.
Input/Output Terminals Video output socket (USB) socket DC Input Digital camera FinePix A340 4.0 million pixels 1/2.7 inch square pixel CCD Number of total pixels 4.23 million pixels Still image: 2272 × 1704 pixels/1600 × 1200 pixels/1280 × 960 pixels Movie: 320 ×...
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DPC-256 (256 MB) DPC-512 (512 MB) ✽ 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.
DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card, etc.) that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are to be printed and how many prints are made of each image.
Safety Notes h To ensure that you use your FinePix A330/FinePix A340 camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully beforehand. h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place. About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document to...
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Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those specified here. The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR- 3UF 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.