Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features · Photography · Playback · Movie OWNER'S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A700 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Settings Camera Connection Software Installation Appendices Troubleshooting BL00570-200(1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. -- 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 FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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When these are empty, you shouldn't throw them away but deliver them as domestic chemical refuse. 4 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your local requirements. 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In Countries outside the EU: If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal. 5 Contents Warning................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT ......................................................... 3 EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households...................................... 5 Contents................................................................ 6 Preface.................................................................. 8 About this Manual ............................................... 10 Accessories Included .......................................... 11 Camera Parts and Features................................ 12 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ................ 13 Setting the Shooting Mode ................................. e Macro (Close-up) ........................................... d Setting the Flash............................................. Photography Menu Operation ............................ Setting the menus ...................................... Selecting quality setting (y QUALITY).......................................... Taking pictures using self-timer (* SELF-TIMER) .................................... Specifying sensitivity setting (S ISO)........ Adjusting exposure compensation (S EV) ................................................... Adjusting color balance (T WB) .................................................. 38 40 41 43 43 45 46 48 49 50 Getting Ready Loading the Batteries .......................................... 14 Checking the battery charge ....................... 16 Loading the xD-Picture Card ......................... 17 Turning On and Off ............................................. 19 Setting the Date and Time .................................. 20 Correcting the Date and Time ............................. 22 Selecting the Language ...................................... 23 Advanced Features -- Playback Using Playback Menu......................................... Setting the menus ...................................... DPOF set frame (u DPOF)....................... Protecting the images (i PROTECT)....................................... Automatic Playback (g PLAYBACK) ..................................... Copying the images (V COPY) ................ Recording voice memos (# VOICE MEMO).................................. Playing back voice memo .......................... Trimming (Y TRIMMING) ......................... 51 51 51 54 55 56 57 59 61 Using the Camera Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode) ..................... 24 Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked....................................................... 28 Adjusting the shot composition ................... 30 Viewing the Images............................................. 31 o Erasing the Images/Movies ............................ 34 Advanced Features -- Photography 6 Using the Photography Functions -- Procedure of Setting ...................................... 36 Advanced Features -- Movie r Recording Movies .......................................... 63 Changing movie size.................................. 65 w Playing Back Movies ..................................... 66 Appendices System Expansion Option .................................. 94 Accessories Guide ............................................. 95 Using Your Camera Correctly ............................ 97 Power Supply and Batteries ............................... 98 Discharging rechargeable batteries ......... 100 Notes on the xD-Picture CardTM and the Internal Memory .................................... 102 Warning Displays ............................................. 104 Settings Adjusting LCD Brightness or Playback Volume ........................................... 67 U SET-UP......................................................... 68 Using the SET-UP menu............................. 68 SET-UP menu option .................................. 69 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting................................................ 108 Specifications ................................................. 114 Explanation of Terms ..................................... 118 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network..................................................... 120 Safety Notes................................................... 127 Camera Connection Connecting to a TV ............................................. 76 Connecting Camera Directly to Printer -- PictBridge Function ....................................... 77 Software Installation Installation on a Windows PC ............................. 82 Pre-installation checklist ............................. 82 Installation on a Mac OS X ................................. 85 Pre-installation checklist ............................. 85 Connecting to a PC ............................................. 88 Using FinePixViewer................................... 92 7 Preface Z Test Shots Prior to Photography For important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally. · FUJIFILM Corporation cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product. Z Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of xD-Picture Card containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. Z Handling Your Digital Camera This camera contains precision electronic components. To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded. Z Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated. · If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water. · If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. · If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. Z Damaged by Water or Sand FinePix A700 can be damaged on the inside and outside by water and sand. When you are at the beach or close to water, make sure that the camera is not damaged by water or sand. Take care not to place the camera on a wet surface. Z Damaged by Condensation If the camera is carried from a cold location into a warm place, water droplets (condensation) may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens. When this occurs, turn the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera. Condensation may also form on the xD-Picture Card. In this event, remove the xD-Picture Card and wait a short time. 8 Z Trademark Information · and xD-Picture CardTM are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation. · IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. · Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. · Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. * The "Designed for Microsoft® Windows® XP" logo refers to the camera and the driver only. · Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. Z Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please check with the applicable regulations. Z Explanation of Color Television System NTSC: National Television System Committee, color television telecasting specifications adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan. Phase Alternation by Line, a color television system adopted mainly by European countries and China. Z Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2) Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing. * See "Using Your Camera Correctly" (p.97) for more information. PAL: 9 About this Manual Icons indicate the modes that are available. CAUTION This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. CHECK This mark denotes points to notice in the camera's operation. MEMO This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Z 4-direction (nopq) button Up, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner's Manual. Up or down is shown as n or o, and left or right is shown as p or q. When pressing q: When pressing MENU/OK: 10 Accessories Included · AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2) Attaching the strap Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. When attaching the strap, move the fastener to adjust the length and slightly away from the end of the strap, as shown in figure 1. · Strap (1) 1 · A/V cable (1) Including plug to pin-plug ×2 · USB cable (mini-B) (1) 2 · CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix BZ · Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) 11 Camera Parts and Features · Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. A Shutter button B Microphone C Lens (lens cover) D Self-timer lamp (p.47) E POWER button F Speaker G Flash (p.41) H ; USB socket (mini-B) I A/V OUT (audio/visual output) socket (p.76) J DC IN 3V (power input) socket (p.76) K Indicator lamp (p.27) L w Playback button M LCD monitor N Tripod mount O xD-Picture Card slot (p.17) P Battery compartment (p.15) Q p / e Macro button (p.40) R q / d Flash button (p.41) S n / [ Tele zoom switch (p.25, 32) T o / ] Wide zoom switch (p.25, 32) U Strap mount V MENU/OK button W DISP (display) / BACK button (p.30, 31) X Battery cover (p.14) MENU /OK DISP/ BACK OP EN 12 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Z Photography mode A * Self-timer (p.46) B e Macro (close-up) (p.40) C C Flash (p.41) D s Photography mode (p.38) E Zoom bar (p.25) F Date (p.20) G 6 White balance (p.50) H N Quality mode (p.45) I Number of available frames (p.117) J ISO 200 Sensitivity (p.48) K C Battery level warning (p.16) L { AF warning (p.25) M | Camera shake warning (p.26) N Y Internal memory (p.18) O S Exposure compensation (p.49) P AF frame (p.25) N 6 ISO 200 AF 1/ 1/2006 -1 1 3 Z Playback mode 100-0009 1/ 1/2006 12:00 AM A w Playback mode (p.31) B u DPOF (p.51) C F Protection (p.54) D Zoom bar (p.32) E Date (p.20) F Frame number (p.71) G C Battery level warning (p.16) H Y Internal memory (p.18) I Time (p.20) FinePix A700 has internal memory that can store images without xD-Picture Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when the internal memory is active. 13 Loading the Batteries Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the batteries in the camera. Z Compatible batteries AA-size alkaline batteries (2) or AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (2) (sold separately) 1 Open the battery cover. CAUTION · Never use the following types of batteries, as they could cause Outer casing serious problems such as battery fluid leakage or overheating: 1.Batteries with split or peeling outer casings 2.Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries together · Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries. · Use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera. CHECK Check that the camera is turned off before opening the battery cover. CAUTION · Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on. This could damage the xD-Picture Card or ruin the image files on the xD-Picture Card. · Do not apply force to the battery cover. 14 2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. Getting Ready CAUTION Match the polarity icons (+ and ,) of the batteries to those on the inside of the battery cover. 3 Close the battery cover. 15 Loading the Batteries Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check the battery charge. · · · · A There is ample battery charge. (Not displayed) B There is insufficient charge left in the batteries. The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries ready. (Lit red) C The batteries are depleted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the batteries. (Blinking red) CAUTION · Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries, can shorten time for which the batteries can be used. · The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can be used varies depending on the brand. Some brands of alkaline batteries may stop providing power more quickly than those supplied with the camera. Note also that due to their nature, the time for which alkaline batteries can be used decreases in cold conditions (0°C to +10°C/+32°F to +50°F). For this reason, it is better to use AA-size NiMH batteries. · Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level warning (C or V) may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations. Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use. · Depending on the battery type and the level of charge in the batteries, the camera may run out of power · without first displaying a battery level warning. This is particularly likely to happen when batteries that have run out of charge once are re-used. Depending on the camera mode, the transition from C to V may occur more quickly. Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries. See p.98-99 for information on the batteries. When first purchased or if left unused for a long period, the amount of time which AA-size Ni-MH batteries can be used may be short. See p.99 for more information. Battery power consumption varies greatly depending on use. When you change to Playback mode from Photography mode, C may not occur, however, V may suddenly blink red and the camera may stop operation. 16 Loading the xD-Picture Card Although you can store pictures in the camera's internal memory, you can store many more images on the xDPicture Card (sold separately). There is a slot for the xDPicture Card inside the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery cover. Getting Ready 1 Open the battery cover. How to replace the xD-Picture Card 2 Insert an xD-Picture Card. Gold marking Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and the xD-Picture Card is pushed out. Continued Q Gold contact area Align the gold marking with the gold contact area and insert it all the way into the slot. 17 Loading the xD-Picture Card CAUTION · When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that they are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-Picture Card could be swallowed and cause suffocation. If a child swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical attention or call emergency number right away. · If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an xD-Picture Card. · Note that the xD-Picture Card may spring out if you release your finger quickly from the card immediately after the lock is released. · Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card. · See p.102 for information on the xD-Picture Card. Z About internal memory 6 ISO 200 FinePix A700 has internal memory that can store images without xDPicture Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when internal memory is active. When an xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is inserted [Record images]: Record images to an xD-Picture Card. [Playback images]: Playback images in an xD-Picture Card. When an xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is not inserted [Record images]: Record images to internal memory. [Playback images]: Playback images in internal memory. Z About images in the internal memory Images held in the camera's internal memory may be corrupted or erased due to problems such as camera faults. Save your important data to another media (i.e., DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.). It is possible to transfer saved images on the internal memory to an xD-Picture Card (p.56). MEMO · The size of an image file varies depending on the subject. For this reason, the number recorded may not represent the actual number of frames. · See p.117 for information on standard number of available frames. 18 Turning On and Off Turning the camera on in Photography mode Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on. Press POWER again to turn the camera off. Turning the camera on in Playback mode Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Press POWER to turn the camera off. Getting Ready POWER MENU /OK DISP/ BACK OP EN Changes between Photography mode and Playback mode Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode. Press the shutter button down halfway to return to Photography mode. MEMO To change to Photography mode, press the shutter button down halfway. CAUTION · The lens moves and the lens cover opens when turning the camera on in Photography mode. Take care not to obstruct the lens. · Take care not to get fingerprints on the camera lens as this will result in impaired image quality in your shots. 19 Setting the Date and Time When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the date and time are cleared. Set the date and time. 2 Set the date and time. DATE/TIME 1 "DATE/TIME NOT SET" message appears when turning the camera on. Y Y.MM.DD 2006 . 12 : 00 SET 1. AM CANCEL 1 DATE/TIME NOT SET SET NO A Press p or q to select Year, Month, Day, Hour, or Minute. B Press n or o to correct the setting. MEMO Press MENU/OK to set the date and time. · Holding down n or o changes the numbers continuously. · When the time displayed passes "12", the AM/PM setting changes. 20