User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX A120

1 2 3 4 5 6 OWNER'S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A120 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images BL00360-200 (1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. EC Declaration of Conformity 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 the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE We Name: Address: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H. Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany 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. declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A120 Manufacture's Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture's Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan is in conformity with 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). 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 For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Please read the Safety Notes (P.81) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. Dusseldorf, Germany February 1, 2004 Date Signature/Managing Director IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU DO AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. Be sure to read this page before using the Software. Place 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 AX" which is provided to you together with this Agreement. (b) "Software" means the software which is recorded on Media. (c) "Documentation" means the operation manuals of Software and 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. 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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. Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 3 Contents Warning ............................................................. 2 IMPORTANT ..................................................... 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ............................ 3 Preface .............................................................. 6 Accessories included ........................................ 7 Camera parts and features ............................... 8 Attaching the strap ......................................... 9 Using the strap .............................................. 9 Example of LCD Monitor text display ............ 9 Still photography mode .......................... 9 Playback mode ...................................... 9 g AUTO PLAY (AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK) ........................................................................................ 37 Y TRIMMING ...................................................................................................................................... 38 MOVIE MODE r RECORDING MOVIES ................................................................................................................... 40 MOVIE MENU MOVIE MENU ........................................................................................................................................ 42 y QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE .............................................................................. 42 PLAYBACK MODE 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA ............................................................................. 10 TURNING ON AND OFF ................................................................................................................ 12 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ................................................................................................... 13 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME ................................................................................................. 14 CHANGING THE DATE ORDER ......................................................................................................... 14 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ...................................................................................................... 15 r PLAYING BACK MOVIES ............................................................................................................... 43 Playing Back Movies ......................................................................................................... 43 4 Settings 6 ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ................................................................................. 44 2 Using the Camera STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (a AUTO MODE) ........................................................................................ 16 USING VIEWFINDER ................................................................................................................ 17 Viewfinder lamp display .......................................................................................................... 17 NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES ......................................................................................... 17 USING THE ZOOM (DIGITAL ZOOM) ....................................................................................... 18 BEST FRAMING ........................................................................................................................ 18 PLAYBACK MODE SET-UP ........................................................................................................................................... 45 F USING THE SET-UP SCREEN ............................................................................................ 45 SET-UP menu options ...................................................................................................... 46 POWER SAVE SETTING ..................................................................................................... 47 FORMAT .............................................................................................................................. 47 TIME DIFFERENCE (TIME DIFFERENCE SETTING) ........................................................ 48 FRAME NO. ......................................................................................................................... 49 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 Software Installation 5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC .......................................................................................... 50 5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 ............................................................................................ 52 5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X .............................................................................................. 55 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ....................................................................................... 19 Single-frame playback/Fast-forwarding through the images/Multi-frame playback .................... 19 Playback zoom ........................................................................................................................... 20 ERASING IMAGES (ERASE FRAME) ........................................................................................... 21 6 Viewing Images 6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION ........................................................................................................... 58 6.1.1 Using the AC power adapter (sold separately) ................................................................. 58 6.1.2 Connecting to a TV ........................................................................................................... 58 6.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER FOR PRINTING IMAGES (PictBridge FUNCTION) ............................................................................................................. 59 6.2.1 Specifying images for printing on the camera ................................................................... 59 6.2.2 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF (single-frame printing) ...................... 60 6.3 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER ............................................................................................ 62 6.3.1 Connecting to a Computer ................................................................................................ 62 6.3.2 Disconnecting the Camera ................................................................................................ 65 6.4 USING FinePixViewer ................................................................................................................ 66 6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer .................................................................................................. 66 6.4.2 Uninstalling the Software .................................................................................................. 66 3 Advanced Features STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES -- SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS .................................................. 22 e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) ..................................................................................................................... 23 d FLASH ............................................................................................................................................. 24 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU (Important. Please read.) ....................................................................... 26 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ..................................................................................... 26 y QUALITY SETTINGS IN STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ................................................... 26 * SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ........................................................................................... 27 q SHOOTING MODE .............................................................................................................. 28 D EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) ................................................................................... 29 A WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) .................................................... 29 PLAYBACK MENU o ERASING SINGLE/ALL FRAMES ................................................................................................... 30 ALL FRAMES/FRAME/BACK .................................................................................................... 30 u DPOF SET FRAME ......................................................................................................................... 32 4 HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) .......................................................................... 32 HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (FRAME SET/RESET) .................................................. 32 u DPOF SET FRAME (RESET ALL) .................................................................................................. 34 iPROTECTING IMAGES (FRAME/SET ALL/RESET ALL) ................................................................ 35 FRAME SET .............................................................................................................................. 35 FRAME RESET/SET ALL/RESET ALL ...................................................................................... 36 System Expansion Options ............................ 68 Accessories Guide ......................................... 69 Using Your Camera Correctly ........................ 70 Power Supply and Batteries ........................... 70 Applicable Batteries .................................... 70 Notes on the Batteries ................................ 70 Using the AA-size Ni-MH Batteries Correctly ... 71 AC Power Adapter ...................................... 71 Procedure for discharging rechargeable Ni-MH batteries ........................................... 72 Notes on the xD-Picture CardTM ................... 73 Warning Displays ........................................... 74 Troubleshooting .............................................. 76 Specifications ................................................. 78 Explanation of Terms ..................................... 80 Safety Notes ................................................... 81 5 Preface 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. h 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. Accessories included 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. h 16 MB, xD-Picture CardTM (1) Included with: Anti-static case (1) h LR6 AA-size alkaline Batteries (2) 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. h Video cable (1) h Strap (1) 2.5 mm dia. plug-to-pin plug Approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) 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. Trademark Information and xD-Picture CardTM are trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. h Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. h Adobe Acrobat® Reader® is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated of the U.S. h 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. h Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. h h USB Interface Set (1) i CD-ROM: Software for FinePix AX (1) i USB cable (mini-B) (1) i Quick start guide for Camera and Software installation (1) h Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) 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. h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water. h If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. h If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. Explanation of Color Television System 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. 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. 6 7 Camera parts and features Viewfinder window Shutter button Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. Attaching the strap 1 0 Macro selector switch (P.23) Using the strap 1 0 Flash Power switch / Lens cover VIDEO OUT (Video output) socket (P.58) 2 0 2 0 USB socket (mini-B) (P.59) Self-timer lamp (P.27) Lens DC IN 3V (power input) socket (P.58) Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. 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. Example of LCD Monitor text display Still photography mode ON (Playback) button d button a/ Viewfinder lamp Viewfinder c/ (Tele) b / (Wide) (P.18) EV (Exposure compensation) Self-Timer Flash Photography mode Battery level warning Zoom switch (P.18) Flash button (P.24) Strap mount LCD monitor Battery cover Battery compartment White balance Macro (close-up) Zoom bar Date AE warning Camera shake warning Quality mode Number of available frames Playback mode Playback mode DPOF Protection Playback frame number Battery level warning Tripod mount MENU/OK button DISP (Display) / BACK button xD-Picture Card slot Zoom bar Date Instructions for the next step in the procedure are displayed at the bottom of the LCD monitor. Press the button indicated. Displaying the On-screen Help Press the "MENU/OK" button to erase the displayed frame. To cancel erasing, press the "DISP/BACK" button. 8 9 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA Compatible batteries h AA-size alkaline batteries (2) or AA-size Ni-MH batteries (sold separately) (2). 4 Close the battery cover. ! Please use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera. How to use the batteries h Never use the following types of batteries, as this could cause serious Outer casing problems such as batteries 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 h Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries. h Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries can shorten time for which the batteries can be used. h The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can be used varies depending on the brand, and some 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). The use of AA-size Ni-MH batteries is better for this reason. h Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries. h See P.70, 71 for other notes on using batteries. h When first purchased or if left unused for a long period, the time for which AA-size Ni-MH batteries can be used may be shorter. See P.71 more information. h When the surfaces of AA-size Ni-MH batteries terminals have become worn through repeated use or the battery has been taken out of the camera and left for a long period, the battery may stop supplying power or may become usable only for shorter periods. To restore normal battery operation, open and close the battery cover several times to dislodge any soiling on the terminals. How to replace the xD-Picture Card Pull out the xD-Picture Card, taking care that the batteries do not fall out. ! If the xD-Picture Card is difficult to remove, take out the batteries first. 1 Getting Ready Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check the battery charge. 1 There is ample battery charge. 2 There is insufficient charge left in the batteries. The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries ready. 3 The batteries are depleted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the batteries. "C" appears as a small icon on the right-hand side of the LCD monitor. "V" appears as a large icon on the LCD monitor. Lit red 1 2 3 No icon Lit red Blinking red 1 Check that the camera is turned off (viewfinder lamp is off) before opening the battery cover. ! Opening the battery cover while the camera is on, the camera ! Do not apply force to 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. is turned off. Blinking red 2 LR6 AA-size alkaline batteries Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. 3 10 Indicator Align the indicators on the xD-Picture Card slot and xD-Picture Card and then push the card firmly all the way into the slot. used, the transition from "C" to "V" may occur more quickly. to the nature of the battery, the battery low warning may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations. This is normal. Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use. Battery level warning 1) The camera's estimation of the remaining battery charge varies greatly depending on the camera operation mode. Consequently, even if "C" or "V" is not displayed in Playback mode, one of them may appear when you change to Photography mode. 2) 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 to happen when batteries that have run out of charge once are re-used. In situation 2), immediately load new or fully charged replacement batteries. ! The information above is a guide for Photography mode. Depending on the camera mode and the type of batteries ! Due Power save function When this function is active, it turns off the LCD monitor to reduce power consumption if the camera is not used for 30 seconds (P.47). If the camera is then left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, the Power save function turns the camera off. To restore power to the camera to take pictures, briefly close and then reopen the lens cover. To play back images, close the lens cover then hold down the "Playback" button for approx. 1 second. ! 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. 11 TURNING ON AND OFF Turn the camera on in Photography mode Power-ON Power-OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 After purchasing the camera, first time when you turn camera on, the date and time are cleared. Press the "MENU/OK" button to set the date and time. Open the lens cover to turn the camera on in Photography mode. Close the lens cover to turn the camera off. ! To set the date and time later, press the "DISP/BACK" button. ! If you do not set the date and time, this message will appear each time you turn the camera on. Power save function When this function is active, it turns off the LCD monitor to reduce power consumption if the camera is not used for 30 seconds (P.47). If the camera is then left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, the Power save function turns the camera off. To restore power to the camera, briefly close and then reopen the lens cover. 2 1 0 2 0 1 Press "d" or "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to correct the setting. 1 Getting Ready Turn the camera on in Playback mode. Close the lens cover Power-ON/OFF ! Holding down "a" or "b" changes the numbers continuously. ! When the time displayed passes "12:00", the AM/PM setting changes. Leave the lens cover closed. Press the "Playback" button for approx. 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Press the "Playback" button during playback to turn the camera off. 3 Once you have set the date and time, press the "MENU/OK" button. Pressing the "MENU/OK" button changes the camera to Photography or Playback mode. Power save function When this function is active, if the camera is then left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, the Power save function turns the camera off (P.47). To restore power to the camera, close the lens cover and then hold down the "Playback" button for approx. 1 second. ! At the time of purchase and after you leave the camera for a Move to Photography mode or Playback mode Power-ON Shooting b Playback a long period with the batteries removed, settings such as the date and time are cleared. Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the batteries have been loaded for 30 minutes or more, the camera settings will be retained for roughly 3 hours even when the camera has no power (batteries removed and AC power adapter disconnected). Open the lens cover to turn the camera on in Photography mode. 12 Press the "Playback" button for approx. 1 second during shooting to change to Playback mode. Press the "Playback" button for approx. 1 second again to return to Photography mode. 13 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER 13 1 00 2 0 1 Press the "MENU/OK" button. 2 Press "d" or "c" to select "F" OPTION and then press "a" or "b" to select "SET-UP". 3 Press the "MENU/OK" button. SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 13 1 00 2 0 1 Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press "a", "b", "d" or "c" to select "SET-UP" from the "F" OPTION menu. 3 Press the "MENU/OK" button. 2 1 0 2 0 1 Press "d" or "c" to move to option 2 and then press "a" or "b" to select "DATE/TIME". 2 Press "c". 2 1 0 2 0 1 The "SET-UP" screen appears. Press "a" or "b" to select " ". 2 Press "c " to select " ", "ENGLISH", "FRANCAIS", "DEUTSCH", "ESPAÑOL" or " ". Press "c" to cycle through the language settings. 1 Getting Ready ! The screens in this manual are shown in English. ! See P.46 for more information on the "F" OPTION menu. 3 12 00 3 0 Correcting the date and time 1 Press "d" or "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to correct the setting. 3 Always press the "MENU/OK" button to complete the settings. ! Holding down "a" or "b" changes the numbers continuously. ! When the time displayed passes "12:00", the AM/PM setting changes. Changing the date order 1 Press "d" or "c" to select the date order. 2 Press "a" or "b" to set the date order. Refer to the table below for details of the settings. 3 Always press the "MENU/OK" button to complete the settings. Date order Explanation Displays the date in the "year.month.day" format. Displays the date in the "month/day/year" format. Displays the date in the "day.month.year" format. 12 00 3 0 YYYY.MM.DD MM/DD/YYYY 14 DD.MM.YYYY 15 2 1 Using the Camera STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (a AUTO MODE) Open the lens cover. h Focal range: Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity USING VIEWFINDER 1 ! For close-up shots, use the Macro setting (P.23). ! The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Macro mode. ! If "å", "", "" or "©" appears, see P.74. 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). ! The 2 Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Position your right thumb so that it is handy for using the zoom. viewfinder cannot be used to take pictures in Macro mode. ! Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture (camera shake). Use a tripod to avoid camera shake, particularly for shots in the dark when the selected flash mode is Suppressed flash. ! There may be some unevenness in the brightness at the lower edge of the LCD monitor. This is normal does not affect the image. 2 Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Position of your right thumb so that it is handy for using the zoom. ! Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture (camera shake). Use a tripod to avoid camera shake, particularly for shots in the dark when the selected flash mode is Suppressed flash. 3 Hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do not cover the lens or flash. If the lens or flash is obscured, the brightness (exposure) of your shot may be incorrect. 2 Using the Camera 3 Viewfinder Use the viewfinder to frame your shot. ! Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as ! If described on P.70. the flash is used in very dusty conditions or when it is snowing, white dots may appear in the image due to the flash reflecting off dust particles or snowflakes. Use Suppressed flash mode. ! For more precise shot framing, use the LCD monitor to take the picture. 4 LCD monitor Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to frame your shot. Viewfinder lamp display Display Lit green Ready to shoot Recording to xD-Picture Card (Ready to shoot) Recording to xD-Picture Card (Not ready) Flash charging (Flash will not fire) Camera in Power Save mode (P.47) xD-Picture Card Warnings No card loaded, card not formatted, incorrect format, card full, xD-Picture Card error When the LCD monitor is turned on, more detailed warning messages are displayed (P.74-75). Blinking green and orange alternately Lit orange Blinking orange Blinking green (1-second intervals) Blinking red Status ! The image on the LCD monitor before the picture is taken may differ in brightness, color, etc. from the image actually recorded. Playback the recorded image to check it (P.19). ! The subject may sometimes 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. 5 Beep Press the shutter button. The camera emits a short beep and takes the picture. The data is then recorded. NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES ! There is a slight delay between the Shutter button being pressed and the picture being taken. If necessary, playback the shot to check the image. ! When the camera takes the picture, the viewfinder lamp lights orange (shooting disabled). The viewfinder lamp then turns green and the next picture can be taken. ! The viewfinder lamp blinks orange while the flash is charging. The monitor may go dark briefly. This is normal. ! See P.74-75 for information on the warning displays. The number of available frames on this card appears on the LCD monitor. ! See P.79 for information on standard number of frames for ! See P.26 for information on changing the quality mode. ! The default quality "y" set at shipment is 3 N. xD-Picture Card. 16 17 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (a AUTO MODE) PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) 2 0 Single-frame playback 1 Press the "Playback" button for approx. 1 second to change to Playback mode. 2 Press "c" to scan forward through your images and Press "d" to scan backwards. USING THE ZOOM (DIGITAL ZOOM) Pressing "a ([)" or "b (])", the digital zoom can be used with the "2" , "1" and "`" quality settings. The digital zoom can only be used for pictures taken using the LCD monitor. 1 0 ! The digital zoom cannot be used with the "3" setting. ! See P.26 for information on changing the quality setting. ! When mode the camera is set to Playback mode, the last image shot appears on the LCD monitor. ! When the Power save function turns the camera off, close the lens cover and then hold down the "Playback" button for approx. 1 second. The zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor. h Digital zoom focal lengths 2: Approx. 38 mm-49 mm, max. zoom scale: approx. 1.3× 1: Approx. 38 mm-61 mm, max. zoom scale: approx. 1.6× `: Approx. 38 mm-118 mm, max. zoom scale: approx. 3.1× 35 mm camera equivalents Selecting images To select images on the thumbnail lists screen, hold down "d" or "c" for approx. 1 second during playback. Zoom bar Playback frame number 2 Using the Camera BEST FRAMING Text displayed Framing guideline displayed No text displayed LCD monitor OFF Select framing guideline function in Photography mode. Pressing the "DISP/BACK" button changes the LCD monitor display. Press the "DISP/BACK" button until "Framing Guideline" appears. Multi-frame playback Text displayed No text displayed Multi-frame playback In Playback mode, press the "DISP/BACK" button to change the display shown on the LCD monitor. Press the "DISP/BACK" button until the multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears. 1 0 Scene 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. 2 0 1 Press "a", "b", "d" or "c" to move the cursor (orange frame) to the frame you want to select. Press "a" or "b" repeatedly to jump to the next page. 2 Press the "DISP/BACK" button again to view an enlarged version of the image. ! The framing guideline is not recorded on the image. ! The lines in the scene frame divide the image into 3 roughly equal parts horizontally and vertically. The resulting printed image may be shifted slightly from the scene frame. ! The LCD monitor text display disappears after 3 seconds. ! Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback. Still images viewable on the FinePix A120 This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix A120 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards. 18 19 PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) Playback zoom Press the "a ([)", b (])" switch during singleframe playback to zoom in (enlarges) or out on a still image. A zoom bar appears. Press the "DISP/BACK" button to return to singleframe playback. PLAYBACK MODE ERASING IMAGES (ERASE FRAME) Press the "Playback" button for approx. 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. 1 Zoom scales Quality mode 3 (2016 × 1512) 2 (1600 × 1200) 1 (1280 × 960) ` (640 × 480) Max. zoom scale 12.6× 10× 8× 4× 1 20 2 0 1 Press the "MENU/OK" button during playback to display the menu. 2 Press "d" or "c" to select "o" ERASE. 1 0 2 0 1 Press "d" or "c" to select to "PANNING". 2 Press "a", "b", "d", or "c" to display another area. Press the "DISP/BACK" button to return to playback zoom. Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back up important frames (files) onto your computer or another media. 2 Using the Camera 3 Return to single-frame playback 1 Press "a" or "b" to select "FRAME". 2 Press the "MENU/OK" button to confirm the selection. See P.30 for information on "ALL FRAMES". 1 0 2 0 4 1 0 2 0 1 Press "d" or "c" to select the frame (file) to be erased. 2 Press the "MENU/OK" button to erase the displayed frame (file). To erase another image, repeat steps 1 and 2. When image erasing is completed, press the "DISP/BACK" button. ! Press the "MENU/OK" button repeatedly to erase consecutive images. Take care not to erase important image. 20 21 3 Advanced Features STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES -- SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) Select Macro mode to take close-up shots. The flash is automatically set to "v" Suppressed flash mode. 1 Open the lens cover. 2 To switch to Macro mode, slide the Macro selector switch towards the "e" Macro icon until it stops. "e": The "e" icon appears on the LCD monitor and close-up shots are taken. ",": Macro mode is cancelled and the camera is ready for normal shooting (P.16). h Focal range Approx. 9 cm to 12 cm (3.5 in to 4.7 in.) Consider the scene you are photographing and the sort of image you want to achieve when you specify the camera settings. A general guide is given below. 1 0 ON 2 0 1 2 Select the Photography mode a s Auto Manual Leaves the "EV" and "White balance" settings to the camera. Sets the "EV" and "White balance" to manual to easily control yourself. Specify the photography settings e d y Uses for close-up shots. Uses for photography in dark locations or for backlit subjects, etc. Quality Set the size of the recorded image when the picture is taken. The size set is matched to the intended use of the print size. Self-timer Uses in situations such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot. EV Uses the AE exposure as a reference value of 0, this (Exposure compensation) function brightens (+) or darkens (­) the shot. White balance Uses to fix the white balance to suit the photography conditions and lighting. Macro Flash ! Using the camera width (about 10 cm or 4 in.) as a guide, * D A 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. ensure that the distance to the subject is between 9 cm and 12 cm (3.5 in to 4.7 in.). The camera will not focus on subjects outside this focal range. ! To use the flash, select the "d" Forced Flash or "c" Slow Synchro setting in the menu screen (P.24, 25). However, you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness (exposure) for your shot. ! Use a tripod to avoid camera shake when shooting in the dark (when "|" appears). ! Once the LCD monitor is turned ON and cannot be turned OFF. ! Canceling Macro mode, the LCD monitor remains on. ! Do not take a picture when the Macro selector switch is stopped mid-way. 3 Advanced Features Photography Mode Specifications Default Setting e MACRO AUTO Auto Flash bRed-Eye Reduction d Forced Flash v Suppressed Flash c Slow Synchro n Red-Eye + Slow y Quality Menu * Self-timer D EV (Exposure Compensation) A White brance 3N OFF 0 AUTO OFF 3 Take the pictures a YES YES YES AUTO YES YES NO NO YES YES NO NO s YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES c d FLASH 22 23 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS d FLASH Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. 1 Open the lens cover. 2 The flash setting changes each time you press the "d" Flash button (c). The last flash mode displayed is selected. h Effective flash range (for a Auto) Approx. 0.8 m to 3.0 m (2.6 ft. to 9.8 ft.) 1 0 ON 2 0 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. ! If the flash is used in very dusty conditions of when it is snowing, white dots may appear in the image due to flash reflecting off dust particles or snowflakes. Use Suppressed flash mode. ! 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 the LCD monitor go dark as the flash charges. The viewfinder lamp then blinks orange. ! The available Flash modes are limited depending on the Photography menu selected (P.22). ! The flash fires several times (pre-flashes and the main flash). v Suppressed flash Use this mode for taking pictures using indoor lighting, for shots taken through glass, and for photography in places such as theaters or at indoor sporting events where the distance is too great for the flash to be effective. In this situation, use the specified white balance (P.80) to take pictures that retain the atmosphere given by the ambient lighting. ! Use Auto Flash Mode (no icon) Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires as required by the shooting conditions. a tripod to avoid camera shake when shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in the dark condition. ! See P.74 for information on the camera shake warning. c Slow synchro This is a Flash mode that uses a slow shutter speed. This 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. h Slowest shutter speed: Up to 1/2 sec. ! If pressing the Shutter button while the flash is charging, the picture will be taken without the flash. 3 Advanced Features b Red-eye reduction Use this mode to make sure that the subject's eyes appear normal when taking pictures of people in low-light conditions. The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture. The flash fires as required by the shooting conditions. n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro Use this mode for Slow synchro shots with Red-eye reduction. ! The image may be overexposed when shooting bright scenes. ! If pressing the Shutter button while the flash is charging, the picture will be taken without the flash. 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. Take the following measures to make Red-eye reduction more effective: h Get the subjects to look at the camera. h Get as close as possible to the subjects. 24 25 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU (Important. Please read.) PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION 13 1 00 1 Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press "d" or "c" to select the menu item and "a" or "b" to change the setting. 3 Press the "MENU/OK" button to confirm the selection. * SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 1 The self-timer is used in situations where the photographer is included in the shot. Setting the self-timer to "ON", "*" appears on the LCD monitor. In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds before the shutter is released. 2 0 ! The self-timer setting is cancelled in the following situations. i When shooting ends i When the camera is changed to"a" or "s" mode i When the camera is set to Playback mode i When the camera is turned off 2 When you enable the setting, an icon appears in the top-left corner of the LCD monitor. 2 Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to frame your shot. Then press the Shutter button to start the selftimer. ! The settings available in the menu screen vary depending on the Still photography mode. y Quality P.26 D EV P.29 Beep 3 ! Do not stand in front of the lens when pressing the Shutter Advanced Features button. The image may not be in focus or get correct brightness (exposure). Set the size of the recorded image when the picture is taken. The size set is matched to the intended use of the print size. Set when the correct exposure cannot be obtained. * Self-timer P.27 A White balance P.29 Use this setting for taking pictures such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot. Change this setting to take a picture with the white balance fixed for the surroundings and lighting when the picture is taken. 3 The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5 seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds, after which the picture is taken. q Shooting mode P.28, 40 ! To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press the "DISP/BACK" button.