Getting Ready

Using the Camera

Advanced Features • Photography

• Playback

• Movie

Settings

OWNER’S MANUAL Camera Connection

This manual will show you how to use
your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA Software
FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 correctly. Installation
Please follow the instructions carefully.

Appendices

Troubleshooting

BL00529-200(2)
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Tested To Comply technician for help.
With FCC Standards You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE expressly approved in this manual could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Notes on the Grant:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable,
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
USB cable, and DC supply cord.
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired For customers in Canada
operation.
CAUTION
CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with ICES-003.
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide Please read the Safety Notes (➝p.128) and make
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a sure you understand them before using the camera.
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 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.
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We
Name: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H.
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declare that the product

Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A400 / FinePix A500
Manufacturer’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer’s Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 106-8620, Japan

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Dusseldorf, Germany January 1, 2006

Place Date Signature/Managing Director

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet
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 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.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product.

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.

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 Contents
Warning................................................................. 2
Advanced Features — Photography
Important ............................................................... 3
EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4 Using the Photography Functions —
Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment Procedure of Setting ..................................... 38
in Private Households...................................... 5 Setting the Shooting Mode ................................. 40
Contents................................................................ 6 e Macro (Close-up)........................................... 42
Preface.................................................................. 8 d Setting the Flash............................................. 43
About this Manual ............................................... 10 Photography Menu Operation ............................ 45
Accessories Included .......................................... 11 Setting the menus ...................................... 45
Camera Parts and Features................................ 12 List of photography menu options .............. 46
Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ................ 13 Selecting quality setting
(y QUALITY).......................................... 47
Getting Ready Taking pictures using self-timer
Attaching the Strap ............................................. 14 (* SELF-TIMER) .................................... 49
Loading the Batteries .......................................... 15 Specifying sensitivity setting (S ISO)........ 51
Checking the battery charge ....................... 17 Adjusting exposure compensation
Loading the xD-Picture Card ......................... 18 (S EXP. COMPENSATION) ................. 52
Turning On and Off ............................................. 21 Adjusting color balance
Setting the Date and Time .................................. 22 (T WB) .................................................. 53
Correcting the Date and Time ............................. 24
Advanced Features — Playback
Selecting the Language ...................................... 25
u How to Specify Print Options (DPOF) ........... 54
Using the Camera u DPOF Set Frame .......................................... 55
Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode) ..................... 26 i Protecting Images ........................................ 58
Taking pictures with the focus and g Automatic Playback...................................... 60
exposure locked ....................................... 30 V Exchanging Data .......................................... 61
Adjusting the shot composition ................... 32 Y Trimming ....................................................... 63
Viewing the Images............................................. 33
o Erasing the Images ........................................ 36

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Advanced Features — Movie Appendices
r Recording Movies .......................................... 65 System Expansion Option .................................. 95
Changing movie size.................................. 67 Accessories Guide ............................................. 96
w Playing Back Movies ..................................... 68 Using Your Camera Correctly ............................ 98
Power Supply and Batteries ............................... 99
Settings Discharging rechargeable batteries ......... 101
Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness ...................... 69 Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and
U SET-UP......................................................... 70 the Internal Memory .................................... 103
Using the SET-UP menu............................. 70 Warning Displays ............................................. 105
SET-UP menu option .................................. 71
Troubleshooting
Camera Connection Troubleshooting................................................ 109
Connecting to a TV ............................................. 78
Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — Specifications ................................................. 114
PictBridge Function ....................................... 79 Explanation of Terms ..................................... 120
FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide
Software Installation Network..................................................... 121
Installation on a Windows PC ............................. 84 Safety Notes................................................... 128
Installation on a Mac OS X ................................. 87
Connecting to a PC ............................................. 90
Using FinePixViewer................................... 93

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 Preface
Z Test Shots Prior to Photography Z Liquid Crystal
For important photographs (such as weddings and If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with
overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following
image to make sure that the camera is working normally. situations arise, take the urgent action indicated.
• Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any • If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin
incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly
the loss of income from photography) incurred as a with soap and running water.
result of faults with this product. • If liquid crystal gets into your eye
Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15
Z Notes on Copyright minutes and then seek medical assistance.
• If liquid crystal is swallowed
Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot
Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the
quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek
consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal
medical assistance.
use. Note that some restrictions apply to the
photographing of stage performances, entertainments
and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Z Damaged by Water or Sand
Users are also asked to note that the transfer of FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 can be damaged on the
xD-Picture Card containing images or data protected inside and outside by water and sand. When you are at
under copyright laws is only permissible within the the beach or close to water, make sure that the camera is
restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. not damaged by water or sand. Take care not to place the
camera on a wet surface.
Z Handling Your Digital Camera
This camera contains precision electronic components. Z Damaged by Condensation
To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not If the camera is carried from a cold location into a warm
subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is place, water droplets (condensation) may form on the
being recorded. 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.

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Z Trademark Information Z Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)
• and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of Fuji Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file
Photo Film Co., Ltd. format that contains a variety of shooting information for
• IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International optimal printing.
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.
PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television
system adopted mainly by European countries
and China.

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 About this Manual
Z Icons next to the title display indicate the modes that are available.

a (AUTO) H (PORTRAIT) , (LANDSCAPE)

. (SPORTS) 8 (NIGHT) s (MANUAL)

Setting the Flash Available Photography modes:

, H, , , ( p.40) This mark denotes issues that may affect the
Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choose from 6 flash modes camera’s operation.
according to the type of shot.

b Red-eye reduction
The flash setting
This mode is suitable for shooting portraits in low-light
changes each time you
press d (q). conditions. This mark denotes points to notice in the
Using this mode to minimize
red-eye (eyes appear in red in
camera’s operation.
the finished photo).
The flash fires as required by
the shooting conditions.

This mark denotes additional topics that

MENU
/OK
Red-eye effect complement the basic operating procedures.
DISP/
BACK

When using the flash to take a picture of 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.

d
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:

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 Accessories Included
• AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2) • USB cable (mini-B) (1)

• Strap (1) • CD-ROM (1)

Software for FinePix BZ

• Video cable (1)

2.5 mm dia. plug-to-pin plug cable

• Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

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 Camera Parts and Features * Refer to the pages in parentheses for information
on using the camera parts or features.

Shutter button POWER button

Flash (p.43)

Self-timer lamp (p.50) Viewfinder window

VIDEO OUT (Video output)

socket (p.78)

Lens (lens cover) ; USB socket (mini-B)

DC IN 3V (power input)
socket (p.78)

p / e Macro button (p.42)

w Playback button
q / d Flash button (p.43)
Viewfinder
n / [ Tele zoom switch
(p.27, 34)
Viewfinder lamp (p.29)
o / ] Wide zoom switch
LCD monitor MENU
/OK (p.27, 34)
DISP /
Tripod mount BACK Strap mount

MENU/OK button

DISP (display) / BACK button

xD-Picture Card slot (p.18) (p.32, 33)

Battery compartment (p.16) Battery cover (p.15)

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 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display
* FinePix A500
Z Photography mode

* Self-timer (p.49) 6 White balance (p.53)

e Macro (close-up) (p.42)
[N Quality mode (p.47)
C Flash (p.43)
Number of available frames (p.20)
s Photography mode (p.40) N 12
ISO 200 ISO 200 Sensitivity (p.51)
C Battery level warning (p.17)
AF
{ AF warning (p.27)
Zoom bar (p.27) | Camera shake warning (p.28)
Y Internal memory (p.19)
Date (p.22) 1/ 1/2006 -1 1 3 S Exposure compensation (p.52)
AF frame (p.27)
Z Playback mode

w Playback mode (p.33) 100-0009 Frame number (p.73)

u DPOF (p.55) C Battery level warning (p.17)

F Protection (p.58)
Zoom bar (p.34)
Y Internal memory (p.19)
Date (p.22) 1/ 1/2006 12:00 AM Time (p.22)

FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 has internal memory that can store images without xD-Picture Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor
when the internal memory is active.

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 Attaching the Strap
Attaching the strap Using the strap
Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2.
1 Loop the strap over your wrist.
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.

2 To avoid dropping the camera, secure the

strap around your wrist by sliding the
fastener to adjust the length.

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 Loading the Batteries
Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the batteries in the camera.

Getting Ready
Compatible batteries
1 Open the battery cover.
AA-size alkaline batteries (2) or AA-size Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries (2) (sold separately)

• Never use the following types of

batteries, as they could cause
serious problems such as battery Outer casing
fluid leakage or overheating:
1. Batteries with split or peeling
outer casings
2. Combinations of different Check that the camera is turned off before opening the
types of batteries or new and used batteries together battery cover.
• Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.
• Use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline
batteries as those supplied with the camera.
• 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.

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Continued
 Loading the Batteries

2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by

the polarity icons.

Match the polarity icons (+ and ,) of the batteries to

those on the inside of the battery cover.

3 Close the battery cover.

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 Checking the battery charge

Getting Ready
Notes on batteries
Turn the camera on and check the battery charge. • 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
A There is ample battery charge. (Not displayed) to +50°F). For this reason, it is better to use AA-size Ni-
B There is insufficient charge left in the batteries. The MH batteries.
batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries • Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level
warning may appear early when the camera is used in
ready. (Lit red)
cold locations. Try warming the batteries in your pocket
C The batteries are depleted. The display will shortly go or a similar location before use.
blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or • Depending on the battery type and the level of charge in
recharge the batteries. (Blinking red) 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.99-100 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.100 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.

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 Loading the xD-Picture Card
Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal memory, you can store many more images on the xD-
Picture Card (sold separately). There is a slot for the xD-Picture Card inside the battery compartment.

1 Open the battery cover. 3 Close the battery cover.

2 Insert an xD-Picture Card.

How to replace the xD-Picture Card

Gold marking

MENU
/OK

DISP/
BACK

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.
Gold contact area

Align the gold marking with

the gold contact area.

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 Getting Ready
Notes on xD-Picture Card About internal memory
• When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that they FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 has
N 12
are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-Picture ISO 200
internal memory that can store
Card could be swallowed and cause suffocation. If a
images without xD-Picture Card.
child swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical
Y appears on the LCD monitor
attention or call emergency number right away.
• If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not when internal memory is active.
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 When an xD-Picture Card (sold separately)
release your finger quickly from the card immediately is inserted
after the lock is released.
• Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is [Record images]: Record images to an xD-Picture
used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card. Card.
• See p.103 for information on the xD-Picture Card. [Playback images]: Playback images in an xD-Picture
Card.

When an xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is

• The bigger the number of recorded pixels, the better the not inserted
image quality becomes. As the number of recorded
pixels becomes smaller, you will be able to record more [Record images]: Record images to internal memory.
frames to an xD-Picture Card. See p.47 for information [Playback images]: Playback images in internal memory.
on changing the image quality setting.
• The size of an image file varies depending on the About images in the internal memory
subject. For this reason, the number recorded may not
represent the actual number of frames. 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.,
MO disk, CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.).
It is possible to transfer saved images on the internal
memory to an xD-Picture Card (➝p.61).

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 Loading the xD-Picture Card

Standard number of available frames per xD-Picture Card / internal memory

The table below shows the standard number of available frames for internal memory or a new xD-Picture Card formatted on
the camera.

Z FinePix A400
Quality setting 4F 4N* % 2 1 `
Number of recorded pixels 2304 × 1728 2304 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480
Internal memory (approx. 12 MB) 5 11 13 19 25 93
16 MB 7 15 17 25 33 122
32 MB 15 31 35 50 68 247
64 MB 32 64 72 101 137 497
128 MB 64 128 144 204 275 997
256 MB 129 257 290 409 550 1997
512 MB 259 515 580 818 1101 3993
1 GB 519 1031 1162 1639 2205 7995
*The factory default settings
Z FinePix A500
Quality setting [F [N* % 3 2 `
Number of recorded pixels 2592 × 1944 2592 × 1728 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 640 × 480
Internal memory (approx. 12 MB) 4 9 10 15 19 93
16 MB 6 12 13 19 25 122
32 MB 12 25 28 40 50 247
64 MB 25 50 56 81 101 497
128 MB 51 102 113 162 204 997
256 MB 102 204 228 325 409 1997
512 MB 205 409 456 651 818 3993
1 GB 412 819 913 1305 1639 7995
*The factory default settings
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 Turning On and Off
Turning the camera on in Turning the camera on in

Getting Ready
Photography mode Playback mode
Press POWER down fully Press w for about 1
to turn the camera on. second to turn the
POWER Press POWER again to camera on in Playback
turn the camera off. mode.
Press POWER to turn
the camera off.

MENU
/OK

DISP/
BACK

Changes between Photography mode and

Playback mode
Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode. To change to Photography mode, press the shutter button
Press the shutter button down halfway to return to down halfway.
Photography mode.

• 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.

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 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.

1 “DATE/TIME NOT SET” message appears 2 Set the date and time.
when turning the camera on.
DATE/TIME

YYYY.MM.DD

2006 . 1 . 1

12 : 00 AM
DATE/TIME
NOT SET SET CANCEL

SET NO

A Press p or q to select Year,

Press MENU/OK to set the date and Month, Day, Hour, or Minute.
time.
B Press n or o to correct the
setting.

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 Getting Ready
3 Change the date format.
DATE/TIME • Holding down n or o changes the numbers
MM/DD/YYYY
continuously.
• When the time displayed passes “12”, the AM/PM
1 / 24 / 2006
setting changes.
10 : 00 AM • “DATE/ TIME NOT SET” message also appears when
SET CANCEL the batteries have been removed and the camera has
been left for a long period.
Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the
A Press p or q to select the date batteries have been installed for 2 hours or more, the
format. camera settings will be retained for roughly 6 hours even
if both sources of power are removed.

B Press n or o to set the format.

C Always press MENU/OK after the

settings are completed.

Date format

YYYY.MM.DD: 2006.1.24
MM/DD/YYYY: 1/24/2006
DD.MM.YYYY: 24.1.2006

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 Correcting the Date and Time
1 Display the SET-UP menu. 2 Display the DATE/TIME screen.
SET-UP
OPTION
1 2 3 4
SET-UP DATE/TIME SET
LCD TIME DIFFERENCE :SET
/LANG. :ENGLISH
USB MODE :SET

SET CANCEL

A Press MENU/OK to display the

A Press p or q to select option 3.
menu on the LCD monitor.

B Press p or q to select U
B Press o to select DATE/TIME.
OPTION.
C Press q.
C Press n or o to select SET-UP. See “2 Set the date and time.”
(➝p.22).
D Press MENU/OK to display the
SET-UP menu.

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 Selecting the Language

Getting Ready
1 Display the SET-UP menu. 2 Select the language.
SET-UP
OPTION
1 2 3 4
SET-UP DATE/TIME :SET
LCD TIME DIFFERENCE :SET
/LANG. ENGLISH
USB MODE :SET

SET CANCEL

A Press MENU/OK to display the A Press p or q to move to option

menu on the LCD monitor. 3.
B Press p or q to select U B Press n or o to select
OPTION and then press n or o .
to select SET-UP.
C Press q to select ENGLISH,
C Press MENU/OK to display the FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH,
SET-UP menu. ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, , or
. Press q to cycle through
the language settings.

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 Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode)
This section describes the basic operations.

1 Turn the camera on.

Holding the camera correctly
Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on.

Brace your elbows

against your sides and
POWER
hold the camera with
both hands.

Do not cover the

lens or flash with
your fingers.

• Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred

picture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily
with both hands.
• If the lens or flash is obscured by your fingers or the
strap, subjects may be out of focus or the brightness
(exposure) of your shot may be incorrect.

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2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor. 3 Focus on the main subject in the AF frame
To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom switch: and press the shutter button down halfway.

Using the Camera

N 12

] switch [ switch
(Zoom out) (Zoom in)
N 12 N 12

AF frame Halfway AF frame

pressed becomes smaller
and camera
focuses on the
Zoom bar subject.

• Focus on the subject

Double beep is heard
• Focal range Viewfinder lamp lit green
Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) • Not focus on the subject
to infinity No sound
• Optical zoom focal { indicated
length (35 mm Viewfinder lamp blinking green
camera equivalent)
Approx. 38 mm to
114 mm Pressing halfway
• Max. zoom scale The shutter button has a halfway point at which focus and
3× exposure are automatically optimized before taking the
picture by pressing fully down.

• Select e Macro mode to take close-up shots (➝p.42).

• Use digital zoom when you want to shoot the subject
closer (➝p.74).

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 Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode)

4 Press the shutter button fully.

Flash

Beep When pressing the shutter

button down halfway, b
appears on the LCD monitor
before the flash fires.

Halfway pressed Fully pressed Change the flash mode when you want to take
pictures without flash. See p.43 for information on
flash.

When taking a picture using the flash, the image may Notes on taking pictures
disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The
viewfinder lamp blinks orange during charging. • The image shown on the LCD monitor before the picture
is taken may differ in brightness, color, etc. from the
image actually recorded. Play back the recorded image
to check it (➝p.33).
• When selecting a slow shutter speed that will cause
• The subject may be difficult to see clearly on the LCD camera shake, | appears on the LCD monitor. Use
monitor (in bright sunlight or dimly lit scenes, etc.). If so, flash or a tripod.
use the viewfinder to take the picture. • See p.105-108 for information on Warning displays. See
• When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock “Troubleshooting” (➝p.109-113) for more information.
to take the picture (➝p.30).
• When pressing the shutter button down fully in one
motion, the camera takes the picture without the AF
frame changing.

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Z Using viewfinder Z Viewfinder lamp display
When using the viewfinder to take pictures, press DISP/ The viewfinder lamp lights or blinks when turning on the
BACK to turn the LCD monitor off. Turning the LCD camera or pressing the shutter button. The viewfinder

Using the Camera

monitor off conserves battery power. lamp shows camera status.
Viewfinder
Viewfinder lamp

Display Status
Frame the shot so that the subject fills the center of the
Lit green Locking the focus or LCD monitor OFF
viewfinder. When taking a picture at a distance of 1 m to
2 m (3.3 ft. to 6.6 ft.) using the viewfinder, only the shaded Blinking green AF/AE in progress, camera shake
area in the figure is photographed. warning, or AF warning (ready to
shoot)
Blinking green and Recording to xD-Picture Card or
Holding the camera correctly
orange alternately internal memory (ready to shoot)
Lit orange Recording to xD-Picture Card or
internal memory (not ready)
Using the viewfinder allows
Blinking orange Charging flash (flash will not fire)
for a steady arm position,
preventing picture blur. Blinking red • Warnings for xD-Picture Card and
internal memory
Card not formatted, incorrect format,
memory full, xD-Picture Card or
internal memory error
• Lens operation error
• The viewfinder cannot be used to take shots in Macro
mode.
• For more precise shot framing, use the LCD monitor to
take the picture. Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor
(➝p.105-108).

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 Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode)

Taking pictures with the focus Using AF/AE lock

and exposure locked
1 Move the camera slightly so that one of the
N 12
subjects is in the AF frame.
N 12

In the above composition, the subjects (two people in this

case) are not in the AF frame. Pressing the shutter button
halfway at this point will result in the subjects being out of
focus. 2 Press the shutter button down halfway to
focus on the subject.
AF/AE lock is useful:
Use AF/AE lock to guarantee best result when shooting a Double
beep
subject that is not suited to autofocusing (➝p.31).

Halfway
pressed

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3 Continue to hold the shutter button down
Subjects not suitable for autofocus
halfway. Move the camera back to the
original image and press the shutter button FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 uses a high-precision

Using the Camera

fully. autofocusing mechanism. However, it may have difficulty
focusing on the following:

Beep

Very shiny subjects such Fast moving subjects

Fully pressed as a mirror or car body
• Subjects photographed through glass
• Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur
• Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or flames
• AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter • Dark subjects
is released. • Subjects with little or no contrast between the subject
• Use AF/AE lock in all Photography modes to guarantee and the background (such as subjects dressed in the
excellent results. same color as the background)
• On the FinePix A400 / FinePix A500, pressing the • Shots where another high-contrast object (not the
shutter button down half way locks the focus and subject) is close to the AF frame and is either closer or
exposure settings (AF and AE lock). further away than your subject (such as a shot of
someone against a background with strongly
contrasting elements)
For such subjects use AF/AE lock (➝p.30).

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 Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode)

Adjusting the shot composition

LCD monitor cannot be turned off when e Macro mode is
Selecting LCD monitor display set.

Pressing DISP/BACK
changes the LCD Best framing
monitor display.
N 12

MENU
/OK

DISP/
BACK
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.
N 12 N 12

Text displayed Framing guideline

displayed

LCD monitor OFF No text displayed

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 Viewing the Images
Playback your images to check them. For important photographs, always take a test shot and view the image
to make sure that the camera is working normally.

Setting the camera to Playback

Using the Camera

Selecting LCD monitor display
mode
Press DISP/BACK
during Playback
Press w during mode to change the
shooting to display.
change to
Playback mode.

MENU
/OK

DISP/
BACK

MENU
/OK

DISP/
BACK

100-0001

When the camera is off, press w for about 1 second to

turn the camera on in Playback mode.
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Text displayed No text displayed

When pressing w, the last image shot appears on the
LCD monitor.

Multi-frame
playback

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 Viewing the Images

Single-frame playback Playback zoom

100-0001 1 Zoom in / Zoom out.
To zoom in an image during single-frame playback:
] switch [ switch
(Zoom out) (Zoom in)
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To select the required image:

Press p: last image PANNING PANNING

Press q: next image

CANCEL CANCEL

Zoom bar
Selecting images
Press [(n) or ](o) to zoom
To select images on the thumbnail
in or out on an image.
lists screen, hold down p or q
for 1 second during playback.
When releasing p or q, camera Press DISP/BACK to cancel playback zoom.
returns to single-frame playback.
2 Display another part of the image.

Navigation screen
(Current displayed image)

CANCEL

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 A Press p or q to move to Multi-frame playback
another part of the image. Multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears on the
LCD monitor. Select required frame from the 9 frames.

Using the Camera

B Press n, o, p, or q to display
another part of the image.
Press DISP/BACK to return to the zoom setting.

Z Zoom scales (FinePix A400)

Quality mode Max. zoom scale
4 (2304 × 1728 pixels) Approx. 3.6× A Press n, o, p, or q to move
% (2304 × 1536 pixels) Approx. 3.6× the cursor (colored frame) to the
2 (1600 × 1200 pixels) Approx. 2.5× selecting frame.
Press n or o repeatedly to
1 (1280 × 960 pixels) Approx. 2×
jump to the next page.
Z Zoom scales (FinePix A500) B Press MENU/OK again to
Quality mode Max. zoom scale enlarge the image.

[ (2592 × 1944 pixels) Approx. 4.1× Still images viewable on FinePix A400 /
% (2592 × 1728 pixels) Approx. 4.1× FinePix A500
3 (2048 × 1536 pixels) Approx. 3.2× This camera will display still images recorded on FinePix
A400 / FinePix A500 or still images (excluding some
2 (1600 × 1200 pixels) Approx. 2.5× uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital
camera that supports xD-Picture Cards. Clear playback
or playback zooming may not be possible for still images
shot on cameras other than FinePix A400 / FinePix A500.

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 o Erasing the Images Setting the camera to
w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Use this mode to erase unnecessary images to have ample free space on the xD-Picture Card. Your camera
calls images “frames”.

Selecting FRAME or ALL Erasing one frame at a time (FRAME)

FRAMES
100-0001
FRAME

ERASE

ALL FRAMES
FRAME ERASE OK?
BACK
YES CANCEL

A Press p or q to select the

A Press MENU/OK to display the erasing frame (file).
Playback menu on the LCD
monitor. B Press MENU/OK to erase the
currently displayed frame (file).
B Press p or q to select o
ERASE.

C Press n or o to select FRAME To erase another frame (file), repeat above steps.
or ALL FRAMES. When erasing frames (files) is completed, press DISP/
BACK.
D Press MENU/OK to confirm your
selection.

Pressing MENU/OK repeatedly erases consecutive

frames (files). Take care not to erase a frame (file) by
mistake.

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 Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Erasing all frames (ALL FRAMES)

100-0001
• When using an xD-Picture Card, the images in the xD-

Using the Camera

ALL FRAMES Picture Card are erased. When not using an xD-
Picture Card, the images in the internal memory are
ERASE ALL OK? erased.
IT MAY
TAKE A WHILE • Selecting : BACK returns to single-frame playback
YES CANCEL
without erasing any frames (files).
• Protected frames (files) cannot be erased. Unprotect the
frames (files) before erasing them (➝p.58).
• If “DPOF SPECIFIED. ERASE OK?” or “DPOF
Press MENU/OK to erase all the SPECIFIED. ERASE ALL OK?” appears, press MENU/
frames (files). OK again to erase the frames (files).

Press DISP/BACK to cancel Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back up

ALL FRAMES important frames (files) onto your PC or another media.
erasing of all the frames (files).
Some unprotected frames
(files) will be left unerased.

CANCEL

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 Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting
Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general guide is given below.

1 Select the Photography mode. 2 Specify the photography settings.

Set the Photography mode from the menu. Pressing buttons or selecting menu allows you to
The available functions are limited depending on the specify photography functions. You can obtain the
Photography mode selected. The camera settings are best result for shooting.
tailored to the scene being shot.
Z Specifying functions using buttons
This is the easiest mode for taking
q AUTO
pictures (➝p.40). e Used for close-up shots (➝p.42).
H PORTRAIT Select the best Shooting mode for the Used for shots in dark locations or for
, LANDSCAPE scene being shot (➝p.40-41). d
backlit subjects, etc. (➝p.43).
. SPORT
8 NIGHT
This mode provides detailed settings that
q MANUAL are impossible to set in q AUTO mode e (p) Macro button
(➝p.41).
d (q) Flash button

SHOOTING MODE
PORTRAIT
AUTO
MANUAL
MOVIE

MENU
/OK

DISP/
BACK

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Z Specifying functions using Photography menu
(MENU/OK button)
Use to specify required image size
y QUALITY
(➝p.47).
Used in situations such as group
* SELF-TIMER shots where the photographer is

Advanced Features — Photography

included in the shot (➝p.49).
Use to specify required sensitivity
S ISO
setting (➝p.51).
SEXP. Use this setting to obtain the correct
COMPENSATION exposure (only s) (➝p.52). MENU
/OK

DISP/
BACK

Use this setting to adjust the color

balance to suit the color of the
TWB
ambient light around the subject (only
s) (➝p.53).

SELF-TIMER

OFF

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 Setting the Shooting Mode
You can select the most suitable setting according to the subject by selecting one of the Shooting modes.

q AUTO (a)
SHOOTING MODE
PORTRAIT This is the easiest mode for providing crisp and clear
AUTO
MANUAL
shots.
MOVIE Use this mode for ordinary photography.

Camera specifies “EXP. COMPENSATION” and “WB”

settings automatically.

A Press MENU/OK to display the

menu on the LCD monitor. • Available flash modes
AUTO, b, d, C
B Press p or q to select q
SHOOTING MODE.
H PORTRAIT
C Press n or o to select Shooting Use this mode for photography to get beautiful skin tones
mode. and soft overall tone.

D Press MENU/OK to confirm the

setting. • Available flash modes
AUTO, b, d, C, c,
n

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, LANDSCAPE 8 NIGHT
Use this mode for shooting scenery in daylight and Use this mode for shooting evening and night scenes.
provides crisp, clear shots of scenery such as buildings
and mountains. A picture is taken with a slow shutter of up to 2 seconds.

Advanced Features — Photography

• Flash cannot be used in
the Landscape mode. • Available flash modes
C, c, n
• Use a tripod to prevent
camera shake. Because
. SPORT a picture is taken with a
slow shutter.
Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject.

It gives priority to faster shutter speeds. q MANUAL (s)

Set the S Exposure compensation (➝p.52) and T
White balance (➝p.53) to manual to easily control
• Available flash modes yourself.
AUTO, d, C

• Available flash modes

AUTO, b, d, C, c, n

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 e Macro (Close-up) Available Photography modes:
a and s (➝p.40)

Use this mode to take close-up shots.

Press e (p) to
select Macro mode.
• When using the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro
mode, the field visible through the viewfinder does not
Press e (p) again
match the field actually photographed. Because the
to cancel Macro
viewfinder and lens are in different positions. Use the
mode. LCD monitor to take picture in Macro mode.
• When taking pictures in Macro mode, the corners of the
image may become dark.

MENU
/OK
• Focal range
DISP/
BACK Approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in. to 2.6 ft.)
• Effective flash range
Approx. 30 cm to 80 cm (1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft.)

N 12 e appears on the LCD monitor • Use a tripod to prevent camera shake in Macro mode.
indicating that you can take • Any of the following cancels Macro mode:
close-up shots. - Changing the Photography mode setting
- Turning the camera off

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 d Setting the Flash Available Photography modes:
a, H, ., 8, s (➝p.40)

Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choose from 6 flash modes
according to the type of shot.

b Red-eye reduction
The flash setting
changes each time you This mode is suitable for shooting portraits in low-light
press d (q). conditions.

Advanced Features — Photography

Using this mode to minimize
red-eye (eyes appear in red in
the finished photo).
The flash fires as required by
the shooting conditions.

MENU
/OK Red-eye effect
DISP/
BACK

When using the flash to take a picture of 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.

When pressing the shutter button down halfway, b

appears on the LCD monitor before the flash fires. d Forced flash
Use this mode in backlit scenes, or
AUTO Auto flash (not displayed) to get the correct colors when
Use this mode for ordinary photography. taking a picture under bright
lighting.
The flash fires as required by the In this mode, the flash fires in bright
shooting conditions. as well as dark conditions.

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 d Setting the Flash Available Photography modes: a, H, ., 8, s (➝p.40)

C Suppressed flash
This mode is suitable for situations ZList of available flash modes in each
where the flash cannot be used. Photography mode
Use a tripod to prevent camera The following table shows the flash modes available for
shake when shooting in each Photography mode.
Suppressed flash mode in the dark
condition. AUTO b d C c n
Any time, flash does not fire. a ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
H ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
c Slow synchro,
, ✓
n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro
. ✓ ✓ ✓
This mode allows you to take
8 ✓ ✓ ✓
pictures of people at night that
clearly show both your subjects s ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
and the night time backdrop. To
prevent camera shake, always use ZEffective flash range (S : AUTO)
a tripod. Wide-angle: approx. 60 cm to 3.1 m (2.0 ft. to 10.2 ft.)
Telephoto: approx. 60 cm to 2 m (2.0 ft. to 6.6 ft.)
Using n synchronizes Red-eye If you take pictures outside of the effective flash range, the
reduction mode. image may appear dark even if the flash is used.

Using 8 selects slow shutter

speeds of up to 2 seconds. Notes on using flash
• If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging
(viewfinder lamp blinking orange), the picture will be
taken without the flash (when using AUTO or b).
In bright scenes, over exposure may occur. • 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 go dark briefly due to flash charging. The
viewfinder lamp blinks orange during charging.
• The flash fires several times (pre-flashes and the main
flash). Do not move the camera until the picture is taken.
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 Photography Menu Operation
Use the Photography menu to adjust image quality. You can take pictures in a wide range of conditions.

Setting the menus

SELF-TIMER

Advanced Features — Photography

OFF

A Press MENU/OK to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

B Press p or q to select the

menu.

C Press n or o to change the

setting.

D Press MENU/OK to confirm the

setting.

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 Photography Menu Operation Setting the menus (➝p.45)

List of photography menu options

Factory
Page Menu Functions Settings
default
Use this setting to provide the best photography menu r MOVIE / q MANUAL /
q SHOOTING setting for the scene being shot. q AUTO/ H PORTRAIT /
qAUTO
MODE (➝p.40) , LANDSCAPE / . SPORT /
8 NIGHT
This setting can be used with any of the modes. FinePix A400
Specifies the image size. 4F / 4N / „ / 2 / 1 / 4N
The larger image size, the better image quality is obtained. `
1 y QUALITY (➝p.47) The smaller image size, the larger number of images are
recorded. FinePix A500
÷F / ÷N / „ / 3 / 2 / ÷N
`
This setting can be used with any of the modes.
* SELF-TIMER OFF / * (10 seconds) /
Used in situations such as group shots where the OFF
(➝p.49) ( (2 seconds)
photographer is included in the shot.
U OPTION (➝p.70) Use this setting to change the camera settings. SET-UP / j LCD —
This setting can be used with any of the modes.
Specifies required sensitivity setting of the ambient light
around the subject.
S ISO (➝p.51) AUTO / 100 / 200 / 400 AUTO
The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is
obtained. The higher sensitivity settings will allow you to
take pictures in darker locations.
2 SEXP. This setting can be used when the Photography mode sets
–2 EV to +2 EV
COMPENSATION to q MANUAL (s). 0
(1/3 EV increments)
(➝p.52) Use this setting to obtain the correct exposure.
This setting can be used when the Photography mode sets
to q MANUAL (s). AUTO / 6 / 7 / 9 / 0 /
TWB (➝p.53) AUTO
Use this setting to adjust the color balance to suit the color - / 8
of the ambient light around the subject.

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 Setting the menus (➝p.45)

Selecting quality setting Z Quality settings in Photography mode

(FinePix A400)
(y QUALITY)
Quality mode Sample uses
Available Photography modes: 4 F (2304 × 1728) Printing at up to 6R (15.2 × 20.3 cm/
a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.40) 4 N (2304 × 1728) 6 × 8 in.) / A5 size
For better quality, select 4 F
„ (2304 × 1536)

Advanced Features — Photography

Use this menu to specify the image size.
Select the quality setting for the scene being shot. 2 (1600 × 1200) Printing at up to 4R (10.2 × 15.2 cm/
4 × 6 in.) / A6 size

QUALITY
1 (1280 × 960) Printing at up to 3R (8.9 × 12.7 cm/
6 3.5 × 5 in.) size
12 FRAMES
13
19
` (640 × 480) To use for e-mail or web site

* FinePix A500

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 Photography Menu Operation Setting the menus (➝p.45)

Z Quality settings in Photography mode

(FinePix A500) Area shot and quality setting
Quality mode Sample uses
÷ F (2592 × 1944) Printing at up to 8R (20.3 × 25.4 cm/ Area shot excluding „ Area shot with „
÷ N (2592 × 1944) 8 × 10 in.) / A4 size
N 12 12
For better quality, select ÷ F
„ (2592 × 1728)
3 (2048 × 1536) Printing at up to 6R (15.2 × 20.3 cm/
6 × 8 in.) / A5 size
2 (1600 × 1200) Printing at up to 4R (10.2 × 15.2 cm/
4 × 6 in.) / A6 size
Normal shooting provides an aspect ratio of 4:3 and „
` (640 × 480) To use for e-mail or web site shooting provides an aspect ratio of 3:2 (same aspect ratio
as 35 mm film and post card).

• The quality setting is retained even when the camera is

turned off or the mode setting is changed.
• When changing the quality setting, the number of
available frames also changes (➝p.20). The numbers to
the right of setting show the number of available frames.

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 Setting the menus (➝p.45)

Taking pictures using self-timer 1 Press the shutter button down halfway to
(* SELF-TIMER) focus on the subject and press the shutter
button fully.
Available Photography modes:
a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.40)
Double Beep

Advanced Features — Photography

Use this menu in situations where the photographer is beep
included in the shot.

When selecting the self-timer setting, the self-timer icon

appears on the LCD monitor.
*: The picture is taken after 10 seconds.
(: The picture is taken after 2 seconds.
Halfway pressed Fully pressed
SELF-TIMER
Pressing the shutter button down halfway that focuses
on the subject.
OFF Without releasing the shutter button, press the button
all the way down (fully pressed) to start the self-timer.

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 Photography Menu Operation Setting the menus (➝p.45)

2 Taking pictures in selected time

Using the 2-second self-timer
A picture is taken after the self-timer lamp changes This is useful when you worry about camera shake even if
from lit to blinking (only blinks with the 2-second self- attaching the camera on a tripod.
timer).

• To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press

DISP/BACK.
• Any of the following cancels the self-timer setting:
- Completing the shooting
- Changing the Photography mode setting
- Setting the camera to Playback mode
- Turning the camera off
• Take care not to stand in front of the lens when pressing
the shutter button as this can prevent the correct focus
or brightness (exposure) from being achieved.

A countdown appears on
the LCD monitor indicating
the time remaining until the
8
picture is taken.

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 Setting the menus (➝p.45)

Specifying sensitivity setting

(S ISO) ZSettings
Available Photography modes: AUTO/100/200/400
a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.40) Selecting AUTO as the sensitivity setting, the camera
selects the best sensitivity setting for the subject’s

Advanced Features — Photography

Use this menu to specify required sensitivity setting of the brightness.
ambient light around the subject. The selected sensitivity setting
N 12
The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is ISO 400 appears on the LCD monitor
obtained. The higher sensitivity settings will allow you to when the sensitivity setting is
take pictures in darker locations. set to another setting excluding
AUTO.

ISO
400
200
100
AUTO

Sensitivity is retained even when the camera is turned off

or the mode setting is changed.

Although higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take

pictures in darker locations, they will also increase the
amount of speckling in your images. Choose the sensitivity
setting that best suits the conditions.

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 Photography Menu Operation Setting the menus (➝p.45)

Adjusting exposure
Guide to compensation
compensation
(S EXP. COMPENSATION) • Backlit portraits:
+2/3 EV to +1 2/3 EV
Available Photography mode: s (➝p.40)
Use this menu for shots to get the correct brightness
(exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast
between the subject and the background.
• Very bright scenes (such as
EXP. COMPENSATION snowfields) and highly
+ 2/3 reflective subjects: +1 EV
+ 1/3
0
- 1/ 3

• Shots made up predominantly of sky: +1 EV

• Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds:
positive (+) compensation
–2/3 EV
• Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees
or dark foliage: –2/3 EV

Any of the following disables exposure

compensation:
negative (–) compensation • Using the flash in AUTO or b mode
• Shooting dark scenes in d mode

• Compensation range: –2 EV to +2 EV
(13 steps in 1/3 EV increments)
• Explanation of Terms “EV” (➝p.120)
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 Setting the menus (➝p.45)

Adjusting color balance

(T WB)
• In AUTO mode, the correct white balance may not be
Available Photography mode: s (➝p.40) achieved for subjects such as close-ups of people’s
faces and pictures taken under a special light source.
Adjust the color balance based on white to suit the color Select the correct white balance for the light source.
• When the flash fires, the white balance setting for the

Advanced Features — Photography

of the ambient light around the subject.
flash is used. Consequently, to achieve a particular
effect, the flash mode should be set to C Suppressed
WB
flash (➝p.44).
• The color tones may vary depending on the shooting
conditions (light source, etc.).
AUTO • Explanation of Terms “White balance” (➝p.120)

AUTO: Automatic adjustment

6 : Shooting outdoors in good weather
7: Shooting in shade
9 : Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps
0 : Shooting under Warm White fluorescent lamps
- : Shooting under Cool White fluorescent lamps
8 : Shooting in incandescent light

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 u How to Specify Print Options (DPOF)
DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing
specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as an xD-Picture Card. The
recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed.
This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with FinePix A400 / FinePix A500.
*Some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints.
*The warnings shown below may appear while specifying the prints.

“DPOF SPECIFIED. ERASE OK ?”

“DPOF SPECIFIED. ERASE ALL OK ?” (➝p.37)
When erasing the image, the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time.

“RESET DPOF OK ?” (➝p.56)

When inserting an xD-Picture Card that contains images specified for printing by another camera, those print specifications are all
reset and replaced by the new print specifications.

[DPOF FILE ERROR] (➝p.107)

Up to 999 images can be specified on the same xD-Picture Card.

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 u DPOF Set Frame Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

You can specify the image, number of prints, with or without date of printing with a DPOF-compatible printer.

WITH DATE / WITHOUT DATE

DPOF
Selecting WITH DATE, E appears on the LCD monitor
RESET ALL
WITHOUT DATE
and the date will be imprinted on your prints.
WITH DATE

100-0001
DPOF : 00009

Total number of prints

Advanced Features — Playback

01SHEETS
A Press MENU/OK to display the Setting for that frame
FRAME
Playback menu on the LCD SET
monitor.
B Press p or q to select u A Press p or q to display the
DPOF. frame (file) for specifying DPOF
C Press n or o to select WITH setting.
DATE, WITHOUT DATE, or B Press n or o to set a value.
RESET ALL. Up to 99 sheets are printed.
For frames (files) that you do not
D Press MENU/OK. want printed, set the number of
prints to 0 (zero).
To specify more DPOF settings, repeat steps A and B.
C Always press MENU/OK after the
settings are completed.
Pressing DISP/BACK cancels
those settings.

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Canceling DPOF setting

A Press MENU/OK to display the Playback menu on the • When DPOF settings were specified on another camera.
LCD monitor.
B Select u DPOF in the menu. 100-0001
C Press n or o to select WITH DATE or WITHOUT
DATE.
D Press p or q to select the frame (file) with the DPOF
RESET DPOF OK?
setting you want to cancel.
E Set the number of prints to 0 (zero). YES NO

To cancel the DPOF setting for another frame (file), repeat When the data includes a frame (file) with DPOF
steps D and E. settings that were specified on another camera, “RESET
Always press MENU/OK to complete the settings. DPOF OK?” appears.
• DPOF ALL RESET (➝p.57) Pressing MENU/OK erases all of the DPOF settings
already specified for each frame (file). Specify the DPOF
setting for each frame (file) again.
• Prints of up to 999 frames (files) can be ordered on the
same xD-Picture Card.
• DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies.

• Pressing DISP/BACK while choosing settings will cancel

all current settings. If there were previous DPOF
settings, only the modifications are canceled.
• When selecting the WITH DATE setting, the date is
imprinted on your shots using the Print Service or a
DPOF-compatible printer (depending on the printer
specifications, the date may not be printed in some
cases).
• Images photographed with a camera other than FinePix
A400 / FinePix A500 may not be specified DPOF
settings.

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 Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

DPOF ALL RESET

To cancel all DPOF settings:

100-0001

RESET DPOF OK?

YES CANCEL

Advanced Features — Playback

Select RESET ALL in the Playback menu (➝p.55).

Press MENU/OK.

100-0001

1/24/2006 10:00 AM

u appears on the LCD monitor during playback when the

image has specified DPOF settings.

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 i Protecting Images Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Use this mode to prevent frames (files) from being accidentally erased. Your camera calls images “frames”.

FRAME SET / RESET

PROTECT
To protect or unprotect only the selected frame (file):
RESET ALL
SET ALL
FRAME
100-0001 100-0001
FRAME FRAME

PROTECT OK? UNPROTECT OK?

A Press MENU/OK to display the
YES CANCEL YES CANCEL
Playback menu on the LCD
monitor. Unprotected Protected (F appears)

B Press p or q to select i A Press p or q to select the

PROTECT. protecting/unprotecting frame
(file).
C Press n or o to select FRAME,
B Press MENU/OK to protect/
SET ALL, or RESET ALL.
unprotect the currently displayed
frame (file).
D Press MENU/OK. Unprotected: protecting frame
(file)
Protected: reset frame (file)
To protect another frame (file), repeat steps A and B.
When protecting frames (files) is completed, press DISP/
BACK.

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SET ALL To stop the procedure midway

100-0001
SET ALL 100-0001
SET ALL

SET ALL OK?

IT MAY
TAKE A WHILE

YES CANCEL
CANCEL

Advanced Features — Playback

Press MENU/OK to protect all the If the images are very large, protecting or unprotecting all
the frames (files) may take some time.
frames (files).
If you want to take a picture or record a movie during the
procedure, press DISP/BACK.
RESET ALL

100-0001
RESET ALL The Format function erases all the frames (files), including
protected frames (files) (➝p.75).
RESET ALL OK?
IT MAY
TAKE A WHILE

YES CANCEL

Press MENU/OK to unprotect all the

frames (files).

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 g Automatic Playback Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Use this mode to play back photographed images continuously. You can select playback interval and type of
image transition.

PLAYBACK
• To interrupt g PLAYBACK, press n or MENU/OK.
• Press p or q to advance or go back through the
images.
• The Auto power off function (➝p.75) does not operate
during playback.
• Movie starts automatically. When the movie ends, the
playback function moves it on.
A Press MENU/OK to display the • Press DISP/BACK once during playback to display the
Playback menu on the LCD frame number and on-screen help.
monitor.
B Press p or q to select g
PLAYBACK.
C Press n or o to select the
playback interval and the type of
image transition.
D Press MENU/OK. The image
frames are played back
automatically.

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 V Exchanging Data Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

It is possible to transfer saved images between the internal memory and an xD-Picture Card. Your camera
calls images “frames”.

Selecting COPY
COPY
INTERNAL MEMORY
CARD

COPY

SET NEXT CANCEL

Advanced Features — Playback

D Press n or o to select
W INTERNAL MEMORY
A Press MENU/OK to display the ➡ CARD or X CARD ➡
Playback menu on the LCD INTERNAL MEMORY.
monitor.
E Press MENU/OK to confirm the
B Press p or q to select V setting.
COPY.

C Press MENU/OK.

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 V Exchanging Data Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Exchanging one frame at a time Exchanging all frames (ALL FRAMES)

(FRAME)
COPY
INTERNAL MEMORY
COPY CARD
INTERNAL MEMORY
CARD FRAME
ALL FRAMES
FRAME
ALL FRAMES
YES CANCEL

YES CANCEL
A Press n or o to select ALL
FRAMES.
A Press n or o to select FRAME.

B Press MENU/OK.
B Press MENU/OK.
100-0001

100-0001
COPY ALL OK?
IT MAY TAKE
A WHILE

COPY OK? YES CANCEL

YES CANCEL
C Press MENU/OK to copy all the
C Press p or q to select the flames (files).
copying flame (file).

D Press MENU/OK to copy the • When [\ MEMORY FULL] or [Y MEMORY FULL]

currently displayed frame (file). appears on the LCD monitor, exchanging the data stops
on the way.
• When copying the image that has specified DPOF
setting, the DPOF setting is not copied.
To copy another frame (file), repeat steps C and D.
When copying frames (files) is completed, press DISP/
BACK.
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 Y Trimming Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Use this mode to trim the required part of the photographed image.

1 Select the menu. 2 Specify trimming part of image.

] switch [ switch
TRIMMING TRIMMING
TRIMMING

SET

Advanced Features — Playback

PANNING PANNING
YES CANCEL YES CANCEL

A Press p or q to select the Zoom bar

trimming frame (file).
A Press [(n) or ](o) to
B Press MENU/OK to display the zoom in or out on an image.
Playback menu on the LCD
monitor. Press DISP/BACK to return to single-frame playback.
TRIMMING Navigation screen
C Press p or q to select Y
(Current displayed image)
TRIMMING.

D Press MENU/OK. YES CANCEL

B Press p or q to move to
another part of the image.

C Press n, o, p, or q to display
another part of the image.
Press DISP/BACK to return to the zoom setting.

D Press MENU/OK.
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3 Record the image.

• A saved image size varies depending on the zoom scale
TRIMMING of step 2. For 0.3 M, k YES option appears in yellow.
• Image sizes (FinePix A400)
Printing at up to 4R (10.2 × 15.2 cm/4 × 6 in.) /
0. 3M 2 A6 size
REC OK?

REC CANCEL Printing at up to 3R (8.9 × 12.7 cm/3.5 × 5 in.)

1 size

Check the saved image size and ` To use for e-mail or web site
press MENU/OK. • Image sizes (FinePix A500)
The trimmed image is added as a Printing at up to 6R (15.2 × 20.3 cm/6 × 8 in.) /
separate file in the final frame. 3 A5 size
Printing at up to 4R (10.2 × 15.2 cm/4 × 6 in.) /
2 A6 size
` To use for e-mail or web site
• When „ quality setting is selected, the image is
trimmed to normal size (4:3 aspect ratio).

You may not be able to trim images that were shot with a
camera other than FinePix A400 / FinePix A500.

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 r Recording Movies
Use this mode to record movies.
Z Zooming the image
1 Set the camera to r Movie mode.
You must zoom beforehand as you cannot zoom during
recording.
SHOOTING MODE 12s
PORTRAIT
AUTO STANDBY
MANUAL
MOVIE

A Press MENU/OK to display the

Advanced Features — Movie

Zoom bar
menu on the LCD monitor.
Press [(n) or ](o) to zoom
B Press p or q to select q in or out on an image.
SHOOTING MODE.

C Press n or o to select r
MOVIE. • Optical zoom focal length
Approx. 38 mm to 114 mm (35 mm camera equivalent)
Max. zoom scale: 3×
D Press MENU/OK to confirm the
• Focal range
setting. Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity

The available recording time

12s
appears on the LCD
STANDBY
monitor.

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 r Recording Movies

2 Record movies. Recording movies

• Specifications: Motion JPEG (➝p.120), Without sound
• Quality selection method: $ (320 × 240 pixels)
REC 12s
# (160 × 120 pixels)
• Frame rate (➝p.120): 10 frames per second (fixed)

Fully pressed
• The brightness and color of the LCD monitor shown
Press the shutter button down fully to start recording. during movie recording may differ from those shown
During recording, lREC and a counter that shows the before recording begins.
remaining time appear on the LCD monitor. • Pressing the shutter button down fully fixes the focus,
however the exposure and white balance are adjusted to
the scene being shot.
• If recording is stopped immediately after it begins, 1
second of the movie is recorded onto the xD-Picture
Card or internal memory.
Recording ends when pressing
the shutter button down
halfway during recording or the
remaining time runs out. • Because a movie is recorded onto the xD-Picture Card
or internal memory as it is saved, it cannot be recorded
Halfway pressed correctly if the camera suddenly loses power (if the
batteries run out or the AC power adapter is
disconnected).
• A movie file taken by FinePix A400 / Fine Pix A500 may
There is no need to hold down the shutter button during not be playable on other cameras.
recording.

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 Changing movie size Quality
$ (10 frames # (10 frames
per second) per second)
QUALITY
Internal memory (approx. 12MB) 71 sec. 220 sec.
320 240
160 120 16 MB 94 sec. 288 sec.
32 MB 189 sec. 9.7 min.
64 MB 6.3 min. 19.4 min.
128 MB 12.7 min. 39.0 min.
A Press MENU/OK to display the
menu on the LCD monitor. 256 MB 25.5 min. 78.1 min.
512 MB 51.0 min. 156.3 min.

Advanced Features — Movie

B Press p or q to select the y 1 GB 102.1 min. 313.0 min.
QUALITY setting.

C Press n or o to change the

setting. • The quality setting is retained even when the camera is
turned off or the mode setting is changed.
• The available recording time for a movie may decrease
D Press MENU/OK to confirm the
depending on the free space on the xD-Picture Card.
setting.

Z Quality settings in Movie mode

$ (320 × 240 pixels): For better quality If you shoot using the xD-Picture Cards with model
# (160 × 120 pixels): To record longer movies numbers containing “M” such as DPC- M1GB, movie
recording time may be reduced if you repeatedly record
and erase (frame erase) image files.
Z Recording times per xD-Picture Card / internal In such a case, erase all frames or format the picture card
memory before use. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC
The following table is the available recording times using the internal or another media.
memory or a new xD-Picture Card formatted on the camera.
The maximum time you can take a movie at a time is 60
seconds (when setting $)/240 seconds (when setting #).

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 w Playing Back Movies Using w Playback mode (➝p.33)

Control Description
Stops playback.
Press p or q while playback is
Stop stopped to go back to the previous
file or advance to the next file
respectively.
PLAY
Fast Press p or q during playback to
A Press p or q to select the forward / skip forwards or backwards
movie file. r appears on the Rewind through the movie.
LCD monitor. Press p or q when the movie is
paused, the movie advances or
B Press o to begin playing back Skip
goes back one frame.
playback
movie. Hold down p or q to move
through the frames quickly.
30s The playback time appears on
the LCD monitor along with a
progress bar.
Progress bar If the subject of the shot is very bright, white vertical
streaks or black horizontal streaks may appear in the
STOP PAUSE
image during playback. This is normal.

Z Playing back movies

Control Description
• You may not be able to play back some movie files
Playback begins. recorded on other cameras.
Playback Playback stops when the end of • To play back movie files on a PC, save the movie file on
the movie is reached. the xD-Picture Card or internal memory to the PC’s
Pauses the movie during hard disk and then play back the saved file.
Pause / playback.
Resume Press o again to resume
playback.

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Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness
BRIGHTNESS
OPTION

SET-UP
LCD

SET CANCEL

A Press MENU/OK to display the E Press p or q to adjust the LCD

menu on the LCD monitor. monitor brightness.

B Press p or q to select U F Press MENU/OK to confirm the

OPTION. setting.

C Press n or o to select jLCD.

Settings
D Press MENU/OK to confirm the
setting.

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 U SET-UP
Using the SET-UP menu 2 Change the setting.

1 Display the SET-UP menu.

SET-UP
1 2 3 4
IMAGE DISP. :ON
BEEP :LOW
OPTION FRAME NO. :CONT.
LCD :ON
SET-UP
LCD SET CANCEL

A Press p or q to move to
options 1 to 4.
A Press MENU/OK to display the
menu on the LCD monitor. B Press n or o to select a menu
option.
B Press p or q to select U
OPTION. C Press p or q to change the
setting.
When selecting FORMAT,
C Press n or o to select SET-UP. DATE/TIME, TIME
DIFFERENCE, USB MODE,
D Press MENU/OK to display the DISCHARGE, or q RESET,
SET-UP menu. press q to specify each setting.
D Press MENU/OK to confirm the
setting.

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SET-UP menu option

Setting Display Factory default Explanation Page
Specifies whether an image checking screen
(photography result) appears after taking a picture.
The image is displayed for a few moments and then
IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF ON –
recorded. The color tones in images recorded may
differ from actual color. Play back the recorded
images to check them.
Sets the volume of the tone emitted when the
1 § BEEP LOW/HIGH/OFF LOW –
camera controls are used.
Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned
FRAME NO. CONT./RENEW CONT. consecutively from previous numbers or begin 73
again.

Settings
Specifies whether the LCD monitor is ON or OFF
q LCD ON/OFF ON when the camera is turned on in Photography –
mode.
DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF OFF Specifies whether degital zoom is used together. 74
Sets the time of turning camera off when camera is
AUTO POWER OFF 2 MIN/5 MIN/OFF 2 MIN 75
not used.
2
LCD POWER SAVE ON/OFF ON Darkens the LCD monitor when camera is not used. 75
Initializes an xD-Picture Card or internal memory.
FORMAT OK – 75
Select this menu to erase all the frames (files).

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 U SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.70)

Setting Display Factory default Explanation Page

DATE/TIME SET – Corrects the date or time. 24
TIME DIFFERENCE SET – Specifies the time difference settings. 76
Specifies the language used for LCD monitor
ENGLISH display. 25

@ DSC
3 Provides a simple way to read images from an xD-
90
Picture Card or internal memory and store images
onto an xD-Picture Card.
USB MODE SET – < PICTBRIDGE
When a printer that supports PictBridge is available,
images can be printed by connecting the camera 79
directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without
a PC.
Specifies whether video output is set to NTSC or
VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC/PAL – –
PAL.
DISCHARGE OK – Discharges Ni-MH batteries. 101
Resets all the camera settings (other than the
4
DATE/TIME, TIME DIFFERENCE, ,
and VIDEO SYSTEM) to the factory default values
q RESET OK – –
set at shipment. A confirmation message appears
when you press q. To reset the camera settings,
press MENU/OK.

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FRAME NO.
Use this function to specify whether frame numbers are
assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin Frame number
again. 100-0009

File number
CONT. RENEW
Directory number
A
1/24/2006 10:00 AM

The last 4 digits of the 7-digit number in the top right

corner of the LCD monitor are the file numbers, while
B the first 3 digits show the directory number.

* Formatted xD-Picture Card or internal memory used

Settings
for both A and B.

CONT. : Pictures are stored beginning from the highest • Setting this function to CONT. makes file management
file number stored on the last xD-Picture Card easier as it makes sure that file names are not
or internal memory used. duplicated when images are downloaded to a PC.
• When the camera settings are q RESET (➝p.72), the
RENEW : Pictures are stored on each xD-Picture Card frame number setting (CONT. or RENEW) is changed to
beginning with a file number 0001. CONT. and the frame number itself does not return to
0001.
• In CONT. setting, images are stored beginning from the
highest file number on the current xD-Picture Card
when the xD-Picture Card already contains image files
with file numbers higher than the highest file number on
the last xD-Picture Card.
• File number runs from 0001 to 9999. Once 9999 is
exceeded, the directory number changes from 100 to
101. The maximum number is 999-9999.
• The displayed frame number may differ for images
photographed on other cameras.

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DIGITAL ZOOM
Use this function to shoot enlarged images than • Optical zoom focal length*
maximum optical zoom scale. Approx. 38 mm to 114 mm
• Digital zoom focal length*
N 12 FinePix A400
Approx. 114 mm to 410 mm,
max. zoom scale: approx. 3.6×
FinePix A500
Zoom bar Approx. 114 mm to 593 mm,
max. zoom scale: approx. 5.2×
* 35 mm camera equivalents
Zoom bar display
Digital zoom OFF Digital zoom ON
When zooming changes between optical and digital, the
position of the “ ” indicator stops. Press the same Zoom
Digital zoom: switch again to start the “ ” indicator moving again.
approx. 5.2× *

Optical zoom: 3×
Optical zoom: 3× Using the digital zoom allows you to enlarge your subject
and shoot it. However, it will lower your image quality. Set
the digital zoom when requiring it.
* FinePix A500

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AUTO POWER OFF FORMAT

When this function is active and the camera remains Initialize (format) the xD-Picture Card or internal memory
unused for 2 or 5 minutes, it turns camera off. for use with the camera.
Use this function when you want to get the maximum
possible running time from your batteries.
FORMAT Place of initialize
FORMAT OK?
Y FORMAT:
Internal memory
ERASE ALL DATA
OK CANCEL \ FORMAT:
The Auto power off function is disabled during automatic
playback (➝p.60), discharging rechargeable batteries SET
xD-Picture Card
(➝p.101), and when a USB connection (➝p.80, 90) is
being used.

A Press p or q to select OK.

To restore power to the camera

Settings
Refer to “Turning On and Off” (➝p.21) B Pressing MENU/OK initializes
the xD-Picture Card or internal
memory.
LCD POWER SAVE
The LCD monitor darkens when camera is not used for 10
seconds. Initializing internal memory takes about 15 seconds.
When this function is active, you can save power and get
the maximum possible running time from your batteries.

The Format function erases all the frames (files), including

Pressing any button wakes the camera up. protected frames (files).
Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another
media.

The LCD power save function is disabled during Playback

mode and Movie mode.

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TIME DIFFERENCE 2 Select TIME DIFFERENCE.

Use this function when traveling to destinations in TIME DIFFERENCE
different time zones. This function sets a time difference
relative to the date and time currently set. When this LOCATION LOCAL
TIME DIFFERENCE SET
setting is enabled, the specified time difference is applied
when pictures are taken. 1/24/2006 10:00 AM

1 Use Time difference function.

SET CANCEL

TIME DIFFERENCE
A Press n or o to select TIME
LOCATION HOME DIFFERENCE.
TIME DIFFERENCE SET

1/24/2006 10:00 AM

SET CANCEL
B Press q.

Press p or q to change between

N HOME and I LOCAL.
To set the time difference, select
I LOCAL.
N HOME: Your home time zone
I LOCAL: Your destination time
zone

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3 Set time difference.

N 12
In the time difference setting,
when you change to the
TIME DIFFERENCE
Photography mode, I and
+ 00 : 00
the date is displayed for 3
seconds, the date display
1/24/2006 10:00 AM 1/24/2006 turns yellow.
SET CANCEL

A Press p or q to select +/–, Upon returning from a trip, always change the time
hour, and minute. difference setting back to N HOME.

Settings
B Press n or o to change the
setting.

C Always press MENU/OK after the

settings are completed.

Available time setting

–23:45 to +23:45 (in 15-minute increments)

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 Connecting to a TV
When connecting to a TV, images can be displayed on wider screen. Using Automatic playback function
(➝p.60) together, you can have fun with folks.

Plug the Video cable (included)

into the VIDEO OUT (Video
output) socket of the camera.

To video (yellow) input socket

AC-3VX
(sold separately)

Plug the other end of the cable into the

Video input socket on the TV.

• Plug the Video cable (included) and the AC power • When connecting the Video cable to TV, the LCD
adapter correctly and push them in each terminal. monitor is turned off.
• See p.101 for the information of the AC power adapter. • The image quality for movie playback is lower than for
still images.
• Refer to the instructions provided with your TV for more
information on video input for your TV.
• Use the AC-3VX (sold separately) when FinePix A400 /
FinePix A500 is connected to a TV for long periods.

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Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function
When a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the
camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without a PC.

Before connecting to a printer F Press p or q to move to option

3.
OPTION

SET-UP G Press n or o to select USB

LCD
MODE.

H Press q.

A Press w for about 1 second to

turn the camera on in Playback USB MODE

Camera Connection
mode. THIS MODE IS FOR
PRINTING WITH
PICTBRIDGE PRINTER.
B Press MENU/OK to display the DSC
menu on the LCD monitor. PICTBRIDGE

SET CANCEL

C Press p or q to select U
I Press n or o to select
OPTION.
<PICTBRIDGE.

D Pressn or o to select SET-UP. J Press MENU/OK to confirm the

setting.

E Press MENU/OK to display the

K Press POWER to turn the
SET-UP menu.
camera off.

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 Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function

Connecting to a printer B Connect the camera to a printer before turning the

printer on. Press w for about 1 second to turn the
A Connect the camera to your printer using the USB camera on.
cable (mini-B).
USB “CHECKING USB”
appears on the LCD
; USB CHECKING USB
monitor.
socket (mini-B)

AC-3VX C The following screen appears on the LCD monitor after

(sold separately) a moment.

100-0001 “Specifying images for

TOTAL: 00000
printing without DPOF”
00SHEETS
➝p.81
“Printing with DPOF setting”
FRAME ➝p.82
OK SET

• If the screen of step C does not appear, check whether

Use the AC-3VX (sold separately) when FinePix A400 / the USB MODE setting is ® PICTBRIDGE.
FinePix A500 is connected to a printer for long periods. • Depending on the printer, some functions are disabled.

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 Specifying images for printing
without DPOF (PRINT WITH TOTAL/ 11SHEETS

DATE / PRINT WITHOUT DATE)

PRINT OK?

YES CANCEL
100-0001
TOTAL: 00002
D Press MENU/OK again to
02SHEETS download the data to the printer
and start printing the specified
FRAME
OK SET number of prints.

A Press p or q to display the

frame (file) for specifying PRINT
setting. Even if MENU/OK is pressed with total number of images set
at 0 (zero), the image that is displayed is printed once.
B Press n or o to set a value.
Up to 99 sheets are printed.
Printing with date

Camera Connection
To specify more PRINT settings, repeat steps A and B.
PICTBRIDGE A Press DISP/BACK to display
C Press MENU/OK to display the
the setting display.
confirm setting. PRINT WITH DATE
PRINT WITHOUT DATE B Press n or o to select
PRINT DPOF
PRINT WITH DATE.
SET BACK C Press MENU/OK.

PRINT WITH DATE is not available when the camera

is connected to a printer that does not support date
printing.

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 Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function

Printing with DPOF setting

PRINT DPOF
(u PRINT DPOF) TOTAL/ 19SHEETS

PICTBRIDGE PRINT DROF OK?

YES CANCEL
PRINT WITH DATE
PRINT WITHOUT DATE
PRINT DPOF
D Press MENU/OK again to
SET BACK
download the data to the printer
and start printing the specified
frames (files) continuously.
A Press DISP/BACK to display the
menu on the LCD monitor.
To select uPRINT DPOF, the DPOF settings must be
B Press n or o to select u
specified on FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 beforehand
PRINT DPOF. (➝p.55).

C Press MENU/OK to display the

confirm setting.
Even when WITH DATE is specified in the DPOF settings
(➝p.55), the date is not inserted on printers that do not
support date printing.

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 DPOF setting can be specified for images on internal
PRINT DPOF memory.
PRINTING

CANCEL • In PictBridge function, images photographed on other

than a camera may not be printed.
• Do not connect to a PC when the USB MODE setting is
Press DISP/BACK to cancel the printing.
set to ® PICTBRIDGE. See p.113 if you connect to
Depending on the printer, the printing may not be canceled
a PC by mistake.
immediately or printing may stop midway through.
• The camera cannot be used to specify printer settings
When printing stops midway, briefly turn the camera off
such as the paper size and print quality.
and then on again.
• Use internal memory or an xD-Picture Card that was
formatted on FinePix A400 / FinePix A500.
• Movies cannot be printed.
Disconnecting the printer • Images photographed with a camera other than FinePix
A400 / FinePix A500 may not be printed.

Camera Connection
A Check that “PRINTING” is not displayed on the
camera’s screen.
B Turn the camera off. Unplug the USB cable (mini-
B).

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 Installation on a Windows PC
Pre-installation checklist
To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the
installation.
Windows 98 (including the Second Edition)
Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)
Operating System*1 Windows 2000 Professional*2
Windows XP Home Edition*2
Windows XP Professional*2
CPU 200 MHz Pentium minimum
RAM 64 MB minimum (128 MB minimum for Windows XP)
Amount required for installation: 450 MB minimum
Hard disk space
Amount required for operation: 600 MB minimum
Display 800 × 600 pixels or better, 16-bit color or better
• To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function:
Internet connection*3 An Internet connection or e-mail transmission software is needed
• Connection speed: 56 k bps or better recommended
*1 Models with one of the above operating systems pre-installed.
*2 When you install the software, login using a system administrator account (e.g. “Administrator”).
*3 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet
connection.

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Z Recommended system
Operating System Windows XP
CPU 2 GHz Pentium 4 or better recommended
RAM 512 MB or better recommended
Hard disk space 2 GB or better
Display 1024 × 768 pixels or better, Highest (32 bit)
Internet connection Broadband (ADSL, FTTH, CATV, etc.)

• Connect the camera directly to the PC using the USB cable (mini-B). The software may not operate correctly when you use an
extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.
• When your PC has more than one USB port, the camera can be connected to either port.
• Push the USB connector fully into the socket to ensure that it is securely connected. The software may not operate correctly if the
connection is faulty.
• Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed.
• Windows 95 and Windows NT cannot be used.
• Operation is not guaranteed on home-built PCs or on PCs running updated operating system software.
• When you reinstall or remove FinePixViewer, the Internet menu and your user ID and password for the FinePix Internet Service
are deleted from your PC. Click the [Register now] button, enter your registered user ID and password and download the menu

Software Installation
again.

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 Installation on a Windows PC

Do not connect the camera to your PC 2 Install DirectX as directed by the on-screen
until the software installation is instructions and then restart your PC. If the
completed. latest version of DirectX is already installed
1 Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the on your PC, this installation is not
Quick start guide. performed.

Launching the installer manually

• If the latest version is already installed, this window does
A Double-click the “My Computer” icon. not appear.
* Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the • Do not remove the CD-ROM during this procedure.
“Start” menu.
B Right-click “FINEPIX” (CD-ROM drive) in the “My
Computer” window and select “Open”.
3 After restarting the PC, a message appears
C Double-click “SETUP” or “SETUP.exe” in the CD-ROM stating “Installation of the FinePixViewer
window. has been completed”.

* The way file names are displayed differs as described

below depending on your PC settings.
-File extensions (3-letter suffixes indicating the file type)
may be shown or hidden. (e.g. Setup.exe or Setup)
-Text may be shown normally or all in uppercase (e.g.
Setup or SETUP).

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 Installation on a Mac OS X
Pre-installation checklist
Z 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.
Power Macintosh G3*1, PowerBook G3*1,
Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook,
Power Macintosh G4 Cube, PowerBook G4, or Power Macintosh G5
Operating System Mac OS X (compatible with version 10.2.8 to 10.3.9)*2
192 MB minimum
RAM
256 MB or better recommended
Amount required for installation: 200 MB minimum
Hard disk space
Amount required for operation: 400 MB minimum
Display 800 × 600 pixels or better, at least 32,000 colors
• To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function:
Internet connection*3 An Internet connection or e-mail transmission software is needed
• Connection speed: 56 k bps or better recommended
*1 Models with a USB port as a standard feature

Software Installation
*2 This software does not support QuickTime 7.
*3 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet
connection.

• Connect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the USB cable (mini-B). The software may not operate correctly if you use an
extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.
• Push the USB connector fully into the socket to ensure that it is securely connected. The software may not operate correctly if the
connection is faulty.
• Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed.

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 Installation on a Mac OS X

1 Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac

OS X. Do not launch any other applications.
For more information on what is installed, click the [Read
Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button.
2 When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into
the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” icon
appears. Double-click the “FinePix” icon to
5 The “Authenticate” dialog appears.
Enter the name and password for the
open the “FinePix” volume window.
\
administrator account and then click the
[OK] button.*
* The administrator account is the user account used for
Mac OS X installation and you can confirm the user
account in the Accounts dialog in the System
Preferences.
6 The “License” dialog appears. Read the
agreement carefully and then, if you agree
to the terms of the Agreement, click the
3 Double-click on “Installer for MacOSX”. [Accept] button.

4 The Installer setup dialog appears. Click the 7 The “Read me” dialog appears. Click the
[Installing FinePixViewer] button. [Continue] button.

8 The “FinePixInstallOSX” window appears.

Click the [Install] button to install
FinePixViewer.

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9 The “FinePixViewer installation completed” 13 Select “FPVBridge” from “FinePixViewer”
message dialog appears. Then click exit folder in the “Applications” folder and click
button and close it. the [Open] button.

When Safari is used as the Web browser, a message may

be displayed and the CD-ROM may not be removed. If this
happens, click the Safari icon in the Dock to make Safari
the active application and then select “Quit Safari” in the
“Safari” menu to shut down Safari.

10 Launch “Image Capture” from the

“Applications” folder.

11 Change the Image Capture settings. 14 Select “Quit Image Capture” menu in the
“Image Capture” menu.
Select “Preferences...” from the “Image
Capture” menu.

Software Installation
12 Select “Other...” from “When a camera is
connected, open”.

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 Connecting to a PC
By connecting the camera to a PC, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. Using
“FinePixViewer” performs images saving, browsing and file management etc.
D Select @ DSC in L USB
MODE in the SET-UP menu
If the power cuts out during data transmission, the data will (➝p.72).
not be transmitted correctly. Always use the AC power
adapter when connecting the camera to a PC. USB MODE
THIS MODE IS FOR
SENDING IMAGE DATA
TO PC.
Refer to Software
Installation (➝p.84, 87) DSC
PICTBRIDGE
the first time you connect
SET CANCEL
the camera to your PC.
Install the software first. Do
not connect the camera to E Press POWER to turn the
CD-ROM camera off.
the PC before installing all
(Software for FinePix BZ)
the software.
F Turn your PC on.
A Insert the xD-Picture Card with images into the G Connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable
camera (➝p.18). (mini-B).
; USB
socket
• Do not format the xD-Picture Card in the camera on the (mini-B)
PC.
• Use the xD-Picture Card with images taken by a
FUJIFILM Digital camera.

B Press w for about 1 second to AC-3VX

turn the camera on in Playback (sold separately)
mode.
C Press MENU/OK to display the H Press w for about 1 second to
SET-UP menu. turn the camera on in Playback
Refer to “Using the SET-UP mode.
menu” (➝p.70).
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 I Set a PC
When displaying “CHECKING USB”
Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 Professional /
If “CHECKING USB” appears and then Macintosh
[COMMUNICATION ERROR] is displayed on the LCD
monitor, @ DSC is not selected in USB MODE.
Disconnect the USB cable (mini-B) to the camera and
restart the procedure from step C. The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during
installation. In this event, change CD-ROMs as directed by
the on-screen instructions.

• Always use the FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-3VX • FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Save
(sold separately). If the camera suddenly loses power Image Wizard window (Save Image dialog box)
during data exchange, the xD-Picture Card or internal appears. Follow the instructions provided on screen to
memory could be damaged. save the images. To proceed without saving the
• Do not disconnect the USB cable (mini-B) when the images, click the [Cancel] button.
camera is communicating with a PC. If disconnecting the
USB cable (mini-B) during communication, the files on
the xD-Picture Card or internal memory may cause
damage.
• In Mac OS X, you must set the automatic setup when the
first time you connect the camera to your PC.
• Make sure that USB cable (mini-B) is connected
correctly and pushed in.

Software Installation
• Perform pre-arranged steps to disconnect and turn off
the camera (➝p.92).
• When the camera and PC are exchanging data, the self-
timer lamp blinks and the viewfinder lamp blinks orange.
• Auto power off is disabled during USB connection.
• Before replacing the xD-Picture Card, always * Screen for Windows 98 SE
disconnect the camera from the PC. See p.92 for
information on the disconnection procedure.
• A removable disk icon appears and you can use your
• The camera and PC may be exchanging data even PC to transfer files to and from the camera.
when “Copying” disappears on your PC screen. Before Windows Macintosh
disconnecting the USB cable (mini-B), always check that
the viewfinder lamp lights green.

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 Connecting to a PC

Click the [OK] button and launch FinePixViewer

If the above operations do not occur, you do not have the
manually.
required software programs or drivers installed on your
PC. Complete the required PC setup procedures. Then C A new removable disk icon appears in the “My
reconnect the camera to your PC. Computer” window.
FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Save
Windows XP Image Wizard window (Save Image dialog box)
A The “Found New Hardware” help message appears in appears. Follow the instructions provided on screen to
the bottom-right corner of your screen. This message save the images. To proceed without saving the
will close when the settings are completed. No action images, click the [Cancel] button.
is required.
Regarding the icons

The next time you connect the camera, the removable disk
drive icon’s name changes to the “FinePix” icon and name.

Proceed to “USING FinePixViewer” (➝p.93).

Disconnecting the camera

This step is not required for subsequent connections.

1 Windows
Once the image has been saved, the window below
B Specify the settings in the “AutoPlay” dialog box. appears (Save Image Wizard Windows). To
• When FinePixViewer is included in the list of disconnect the camera, click the [Remove] button.
actions to perform
Select “Viewing images using FinePixViewer” and then
select the “Always do the selected action” checkbox.
This checkbox may not be shown in some cases.
Click the [OK] button to launch FinePixViewer.
• When FinePixViewer is not included in the list of
actions to perform
Select “Take no action” and then select the “Always do
the selected action” checkbox. This checkbox may not
be shown in some cases.
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 When the “It is now safe to disconnect the camera” Using FinePixViewer
message appears, click the [OK] button and
disconnect the camera.
Mastering FinePixViewer
Macintosh
For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to
Once the image has been saved, the window below “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details.
appears. To disconnect the camera, click the [OK]
button. • What is explained in “How to Use FinePixViewer”...
“How to Use FinePixViewer” covers a range of topics,
including batch processing and ordering prints.

Z Example: Looking up slide shows (Windows)

A Click “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the FinePixViewer
Help menu.
2 A Press POWER to turn the
B Click “Basic Operation” and then click “Slide Show” in
the menu that appears.
camera off.
C The “Slide Show” information appears. Press the “<<<”
B Unplug the USB cable (mini-B) from the camera. key to view the previous page or the “>>>” key to view
the next page.

Software Installation
; USB socket
(mini-B)

AC-3VX
(sold separately)

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 Connecting to a PC

E When the message appears, click the [OK] button.

Uninstalling the software Check your selection carefully since the process
Only perform this operation when you no longer require cannot be canceled once you click the [OK] button.
the installed software or when the software was not
installed correctly.
Windows
A Check that the camera is not connected to the PC.
B Quit all currently running applications.
C Open the “My Computer” window. Then open the
“Control Panel” and double-click on “Add/Remove F Automatic uninstallation begins.
Programs”. When uninstallation ends, click the [OK] button.

Macintosh
Quit FinePixViewer. Then drag the installed
FinePixViewer folder to the Trash and select “Empty
Trash” in the “Finder” menu.
D The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window
appears. Select the software to be uninstalled
(FinePixViewer or the driver) and then click the [Add/
Remove] button.

To remove FinePixViewer
43 43

To remove the driver

software

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 System Expansion Option
By using FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be
expanded to fill a wide range of uses.

Z Video output Z Image input / output to the PC

TV monitor Personal Computer
(commercially available) (commercially available)
USB

Video output

Image Memory Card

Reader DPC-R1
(USB)
Z Print creation
USB
xD-Picture
Card PC Card Adapter DPC-AD
(PC card slot)
PictBridge-compatible printer

Appendices
DPC-C
F CompactFlash™
CO
CARDMPAC
ADAPTFLA
TER
SH TM Card Adapter DPC-CF
for

xD-P
icture
Card

(CF card slot)

Printer
(commercially available)

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 Accessories Guide
Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories.
http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html

• xD-Picture Card
Use the following xD-Picture Cards:
16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB
There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type and Type M (containing “M” in the model
number, such as DPC-M1GB).
FinePix A400/FinePix A500 are compatible with Type M, however they may not be compatible
depending on the device used (Image Memory Card Reader, etc.).
• Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF
The 2HR-3UF includes 2 pieces of high-capacity AA-size Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries.

• Fujifilm Battery Charger with Battery BK-NH2

(With Euro type or UK type plug)
The BK-NH2 includes the quick battery charger BCH-NH2 and 2 Ni-MH batteries. The BCH-NH2 can
charge 2 Ni-MH batteries in approx. 75 minutes. Up to 4 Ni-MH batteries can be charged simultaneously.

• AC Power Adapter AC-3VX

Use the AC-3VX when taking pictures or play back images for long periods or when FinePix A400 /
FinePix A500 is connected to a PC.
* The shape of the AC power adapter, the plug, and socket outlet depend on the country.

• Soft Case SC-FXA03

This is a special case made of nylon that protects the camera against soil, dust, and minor impacts when it is being carried.
• Soft Case SC-FXA04
This is a special case made of polyurethane that protects the camera against soil, dust, and minor impacts when it is being carried.

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• Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1
The DPC-R1 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your PC and an
image memory card (xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia). The DPC-R1 uses the USB interface for high-
speed file transfer.
-Compatible with Windows 98/98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP or iMac,
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X (10.1.2 to 10.2.2) and models that support USB as standard.
-Compatible with xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3 V, 4 MB to 128 MB.
* Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to
confirm product availability.
• PC Card Adapter DPC-AD
The PC Card Adapter allows the xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard
ATA-compliant (PCMCIA 2.1) PC card (Type u).
-Compatible with xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3 V, 2 MB to 128 MB.
* Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to
confirm product availability.
• CompactFlash™ Card Adapter DPC-CF
Loading an xD-Picture Card into this adapter allows you to use the card as a CompactFlash card (Type
s).
DPC-
CF

-Windows 95/98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP CO

MPAC
CARD
TFLA
ADAP
TER
SH TM

-Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2/X (10.1.2 to 10.1.5) xD-P

ictur
for

e Card

* Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to
confirm product availability.

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 Using Your Camera Correctly
Read this information and the “Safety Notes” (➝p.128), to make sure you use your camera correctly.

Z Places to Avoid Z When the Camera is Not Used or is stored Periods

Do not store or use the camera in the following types of of Time
locations: If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of
• In the rain or in very humid, dirty, or dusty places time, remove the batteries and the xD-Picture card.
• In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme
temperature rises, such as in a closed car in summer Z Cleaning Your Camera
• Extremely cold places
• Use a blower brush to remove any dust on the lens,
• Places with strong vibration
LCD monitor, or viewfinder, and then gently wipe the
• Places with smoke or steam
camera with a soft, dry cloth. If any soil remains, apply
• Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near
a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of
motors, transformers, or magnets)
FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently.
• In contact with chemicals such as pesticides
• Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD
• Next to rubber or vinyl products
monitor, or viewfinder.
• Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Do
Z Damaged by Water or Sand not use volatile substances or cleaning products these
FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 can be damaged on the items can cause damage.
inside and outside by water and sand. When you are at
the beach or close to water, make sure that the camera is Z Using the Camera When Traveling
not damaged by water or sand. Take care not to place the
When traveling overseas, do not place your camera in the
camera on a wet surface.
check-in baggage. Baggage can be subjected to violent
shocks, and the camera may be damaged inside or
Z Damaged by Condensation outside.
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.

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 Power Supply and Batteries
Applicable Batteries • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period
of time, remove the batteries from the camera. Note if
• In the camera, use AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH (nickel-
metal hydride) rechargeable batteries. the camera is left with the batteries removed, the time
Do not use AA-size manganese or nickel-cadmium (Ni- and date settings are cleared.
• The batteries feel warm right after being used. Before
Cd) batteries in your FinePix A400 / FinePix A500
because the heat created by the batteries could removing the batteries, turn the camera off and wait for
damage the camera or cause it not to work. the batteries to cool down.
• Since batteries do not work well in cold weather or
• The life of alkaline batteries varies between brands. The
life of batteries you purchase may be shorter than those locations, warm the batteries by placing them inside
provided with the camera. your garments before use. Batteries do not work well
when cold. They will work again when the temperature
returns to normal.
Notes on the Batteries
• Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals
Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to leak, makes the batteries charge less reducing the number of
become hot, ignite, or burst. Always observe the images. Carefully wipe the battery terminals with a soft
precautions given below. dry cloth before loading.
• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
• Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects such If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the
as necklaces or hairpins. battery compartment thoroughly and then load new
• Do not expose the batteries to water, and keep batteries batteries.
from getting wet or stored in moist locations.
• Do not attempt to take apart or change the batteries, If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands
including battery casings. or clothing, flush the area thoroughly with water. Note
• Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts. that battery fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets
• Do not use batteries that are leaking, deformed, into your eyes. If this occurs, do not rub your eyes.

Appendices
discolored. Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact your
physician for treatment.
• Do not store batteries in warm or humid places.
• Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small
children.
• Make sure that the battery polarity (+ and ,) is
correct.
• Do not use new with used batteries. Do not use charged
and discharged batteries together.
• Do not use different types or brands of batteries at the
same time.
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 Power Supply and Batteries

Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries correctly • To charge Ni-MH batteries, use the quick battery
charger (sold separately). Refer to the instructions
• As a power source in digital cameras, AA-size Ni-MH
supplied with the charger to make sure that the charger
batteries (referred to hereafter as Ni-MH batteries) are
is used correctly.
superior to alkaline batteries in several ways, such as
• Do not use the battery charger to charge other batteries.
allowing more shots to be taken with the camera.
• Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged.
However, care must be taken with the way Ni-MH
• Due to the way the camera is constructed, a small
batteries are used if their original performance is to be
amount of current is used even when the camera is
maintained.
turned off. Note in particular that leaving Ni-MH
• Ni-MH batteries left unused in storage for long periods
batteries in the camera for a long period will
can become “deactivated”. Also, repeatedly charging
overdischarge the batteries and may render them
Ni-MH batteries that are only partially discharged can
unusable even after recharging.
cause them to suffer from the “memory effect”.
• Ni-MH batteries will self-discharge even when not used,
Ni-MH batteries that are “deactivated” or affected by
and the time for which they can be used may be
“memory” suffer from the problem of only providing
shortened as a result.
power for a short time after being charged. To prevent
• Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if
this problem, discharge and recharge them several
overdischarged (e.g. by discharging the batteries in a
times using the camera’s “Discharging rechargeable
flashlight). Use the “Discharging rechargeable
batteries” function. By repeating this cycle several
batteries” function provided in the camera to discharge
times, the temporary reduction in performance caused
the batteries.
by “memory” or “deactivation” can be remedied and the
• Ni-MH batteries have a limited service life. If a battery
batteries can be restored to their original performance
can only be used for a short time even after repeated
levels.
discharge-charge cycles, it may have reached the end
Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni-MH
of its service life.
batteries and are not in fact battery faults. See p.101-
102 for the procedure for “Discharging rechargeable
batteries”. Z Disposing of Batteries
When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with
your local waste disposal regulations.

Do not use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries”

function when alkaline batteries being used.

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AC Power Adapter Discharging rechargeable
Always use the AC Power Adapter AC-3VX with the batteries
camera.
The use of an AC power adapter other than AC-3VX can The Discharging rechargeable batteries function can only
be damaged to your digital camera. be used with Ni-MH batteries.
• Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only. The Discharging rechargeable batteries function should
• Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input not be used with alkaline batteries as it will completely
terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. drain the battery charge.
• Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before Use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function in
disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital the following situations:
camera’s DC input terminal. To disconnect, pull out the • When the batteries only last for a short time after being
plug gently. Do not pull on the cord. charged normally
• Do not use the AC power adapter with any device other • When the batteries have not been used for a long period
than your camera. • When you purchase new Ni-MH batteries
• During use, the AC power adapter will become hot to Do not use the Discharging rechargeable batteries
the touch. This is normal. function while using the AC power adapter. In these
• Do not take apart the AC power adapter. Doing so could situations, the Ni-MH batteries will not be discharged due
be dangerous. to the external power supply.
• Do not use the AC power adapter in a hot and humid
place.
• Do not subject the AC power adapter to strong shocks.
• The AC power adapter may emit a humming. This is
normal.
• If used near a radio, the AC power adapter may cause
static. If this happens, move the camera away from the

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radio.

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 Power Supply and Batteries

To discharge rechargeable batteries:

DISCHARGE

SET-UP DISCHARGE OK?

1 2 3 4 IT MAY TAKE A
WHILE FOR
VIDEO SYSTEM :NTSC DISCHARGING
DISCHARGE OK OK CANCEL
RESET :OK
SET

SET CANCEL

A Press w for about 1 second to H Press q.

turn the camera on.

B Press MENU/OK to display the I Press MENU/OK.

menu on the LCD monitor.

C Press p or q to select U J Press p or q to select OK.

OPTION.
K The screen changes and
discharging begins.
D Press n or o to select SET-UP.
When the battery level indicator
blinks red and discharging ends,
E Press MENU/OK to display the
the camera turns off.
SET-UP menu.

F Press p or q to move to option

4. To cancel discharging, press DISP/BACK.

G Press n or o to select
DISCHARGE.

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 Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and the Internal Memory
Z Image Memory Card internal memory by the user or third party.
• This Image Memory Card is a new image recording
media (xD-Picture Card) developed for digital
cameras. The Image Memory Card consists of a Save your important data to another media (i.e., MO disk,
semiconductor memory (NAND-type flash memory) to CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.).
record digital image data.
The recording process is electrically performed and Z Handling xD-Picture Card
enables erasure of existing image data as well as re-
recording of new image data. • When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that they
• When using a new Memory Card, or a Memory Card are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-Picture
that has been formatted by a PC, be sure to format the Card could be swallowed cause suffocation. If a child
card with your digital camera before using it. swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical attention
or call emergency number right away.
• When inserting the xD-Picture Card into the camera,
Z Internal Memory hold the xD-Picture Card straight as you push it in.
• Images held in the camera’s internal memory may be • Do not expose an xD-Picture Card to shock. Do not
corrupted or erased due to problems such as camera apply pressure, and avoid bending.
faults. Save your important data to another media (i.e., • Do not use or store xD-Picture Card in hot and humid
MO disk, CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.). places.
• Data stored in the camera’s internal memory cannot be • Clean the xD-Picture Card with a soft dry piece of cloth
guaranteed in the event that the camera is submitted for when dirty.
repairs. • When carrying or storing an xD-Picture Card, keep it in
• When the camera is repaired, any data stored in the the special protective case.
camera’s internal memory is subject to checking by the • The xD-Picture Card will work well for long time, but will
repairer. sooner or later lose its ability to store and play back

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images or movies. If this happens replace it with a new
Z Protecting Your Data xD-Picture Card.
• Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the • Never remove the xD-Picture Card or turn the camera
following situations. Please note that FUJIFILM off during data recording or erasing (xD-Picture Card
assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or formatting) as this could be damaged to the xD-Picture
destroyed. Card.
1.Removal of the memory card or turning the power off • The use of xD-Picture Cards is recommended with
while the memory card or internal memory is being FinePix A400 / FinePix A500.
accessed (i.e., during record, erase, initialization, and • The recording quality cannot be guaranteed when xD-
playback operations). Picture Cards other than those manufactured by
FUJIFILM are used.
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• The xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is removed Z Specifications

from the camera after taking pictures. This is normal. Type Image memory card for digital
• Do not put labels on the xD-Picture Card. Peeling cameras (xD-Picture Card)
labels can cause the camera not to work properly. Memory type NAND-type flash memory
Conditions for use Temperature:
0°C to +40°C
There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type (+32°F to +104°F)
and Type M (containing “M” in the model number, such as Humidity:
DPC-M1GB). 80% max. (no condensation)
FinePix A400/FinePix A500 are compatible with Type M, Dimensions 25 mm × 20 mm × 2.2 mm
however they may not be compatible depending on the (0.98 in. × 0.79 in. × 0.09 in.)
device used (Image Memory Card Reader, etc.). (W × H × D)

Z Using xD-Picture Card or Internal Memory with a

PC
• When taking pictures using an xD-Picture Card or
internal memory that has been used on a PC, reformat
the xD-Picture Card or internal memory using your
camera for best quality.
• When formatting an xD-Picture Card or internal
memory, a directory (folder) is created. Image data is
then recorded in this directory
• Do not change or delete the directory (folder) or file
names on the xD-Picture Card or internal memory
because this will make it impossible to use the xD-
Picture Card or internal memory in your camera.
• Always use the camera to erase image data on an xD-
Picture Card or internal memory.
• To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC and
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 Warning Displays
The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor.
Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy
C (Lit red) The batteries are low or completely out of charge. Load new or fully charged batteries.
V (Blinking red)
There is a strong likelihood of camera shake Use flash photography. A tripod may be
| because the shutter speed is slow. recommended, depending on the scene and mode.
The AF (autofocus) cannot work effectively. • If the image is too dark, take the picture at a
{ distance of around 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the subject.
• Use AF lock to take the picture (➝p.30).
The camera cannot shoot the picture at the correct The picture can be taken, but the correct brightness
} brightness due to too bright or dark shooting
condition.
(exposure) will not be obtained.

Camera malfunction or fault. • Turn the camera on again, taking care not to touch
FOCUS ERROR
the lens.
• Turn the camera off and on again. If the message
ZOOM ERROR
still appears, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
xD-Picture Card is not inserted when transferring Insert an xD-Picture Card.
NO CARD
images.
• The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is not • Format the xD-Picture Card or internal memory
formatted. on the camera (➝p.75).
• The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled. • Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card
CARD NOT INITIALIZED with a soft, dry cloth. It may be necessary to format

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the xD-Picture Card (➝p.75). If the message still
appears, replace the xD-Picture Card.
• Camera fault. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
• The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled. • Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card
• The xD-Picture Card format is incorrect. with a soft, dry cloth. It may be necessary to format
the xD-Picture Card (➝p.75). If the message still
CARD ERROR appears, replace the xD-Picture Card.
• Camera fault. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
• The xD-Picture Card is damaged.
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Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy

CARD FULL The internal memory or xD-Picture Card is full. Erase some images in internal memory or xD-
Picture Card (➝p.36), or use an xD-Picture Card
\ MEMORY FULL that has ample free space.

Y MEMORY FULL
• The data could not be recorded due to an xD- • Re-insert the xD-Picture Card or turn the camera
Picture Card error or a connection error between off and then on again. If the message still appears,
WRITE ERROR the xD-Picture Card and camera. contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
• The image cannot be recorded as it is too large to • Use a new xD-Picture Card.
fit in the available space on the xD-Picture Card.
The timing for recording was incorrect because the Use an xD-Picture Card that was formatted on the
BUSY
xD-Picture Card was formatted on a PC. camera.
The frame number has reached 999-9999. A Insert a formatted xD-Picture Card into the
camera.
B Set RENEW as the FRAME NO. setting in the
U SET-UP menu (➝p.73).
FRAME NO. FULL
C Start taking pictures (The frame number starts
from “100-0001”).
D Set CONT. as the FRAME NO. setting in the U
SET-UP menu.
• The played back file was not recorded correctly. • This file cannot be played back.
• The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled. • Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card
with a soft, dry cloth. It may be necessary to format
the xD-Picture Card. If the message still appears,
READ ERROR replace the xD-Picture Card.
• Camera fault. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
• An attempt was made to play back the image or the • The movie and image cannot be played back.
movie that was not recorded on this camera.
A protected file was encountered. Protected files cannot be erased. Remove the
PROTECTED FRAME
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 Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy
\ NO IMAGE An attempt was made to transfer images from the It is impossible to copy.
xD-Picture card or internal memory that memory
Y NO IMAGE was empty.
` CAN NOT TRIM An attempt was made to trim a 0.3M image. The image cannot be trimmed.
• An attempt was made to trim an image shot using The image cannot be trimmed.
CAN NOT TRIM a camera other than FinePix A400 / FinePix A500.
• The image is damaged.
Prints were specified for 1000 or more frames in the The maximum number of frames for which prints can
DPOF frame settings. be specified on the same xD-Picture Card is 999.
DPOF FILE ERROR Copy the images for which you want to order prints
onto another xD-Picture Card and then specify the
DPOF settings.
CAN NOT SET DPOF An attempt was made to specify DPOF settings for DPOF printing cannot be used with this image
an image that is not supported by DPOF. format.
r CAN NOT SET DPOF
The camera is not connected to a PC or printer. • Check that the USB cable (mini-B) is connected
COMMUNICATION
correctly.
ERROR
• Check that your printer is turned on.
Displayed for PictBridge. • Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of
ink.
PRINTER ERROR • Turn the printer off briefly and then turn it back on.
• Refer to the user manual supplied with your

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printer.
Displayed for PictBridge. Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink.
PRINTER ERROR Printing automatically restarts when the error is
RESUME? cleared. If the message still appears after checking,
press MENU/OK to restart printing.

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Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy

Displayed for PictBridge. • Refer to the user manual for the printer being used
and check whether the printer supports the JFIF-
JPEG or Exif-JPEG image format. If not, the printer
cannot print the images.
CANNOT BE PRINTED • Movie images cannot be printed.
• Was the image data photographed using FinePix
A400 / FinePix A500?
You may not be able to print some images
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 Troubleshooting
Z Getting ready
Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page
The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 15,
17, 99
Nothing happens The batteries are loaded backward. Load the batteries in the correct direction. 16
when pressing
POWER. The battery cover is not closed securely. Close the battery cover securely. 16
The camera and AC power adapter are not Connect the camera and AC power 78,
connected correctly. adapter correctly. 101
Camera is used in extremely cold Put the batteries in your pocket or another
15,
conditions. warm place to heat it and then load it into
17, 99
the camera just before you take a picture.

Batteries and The terminals are soiled. Wipe the battery terminals with a clean,
17, 99
power supply dry cloth.
Batteries run out
quickly. Same batteries have been used for a long The batteries can no longer be recharged. 15,
period. Load new or fully charged batteries. 17, 99
The rechargeable batteries (if used) have Use the rechargeable battery discharging
become deactivated, or the battery function to restore the rechargeable
101
capacity has diminished due to the batteries to full capacity.
memory effect.
The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 15,
Power cuts out 17, 99
during operation. The AC power adapter plug has come out Plug the adapter back in. 78,
of the power outlet. 101

Troubleshooting
Z Setting menu etc.
Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page
Screens are not A language other than English is selected Select ENGLISH.
LCD monitor
displayed in in the setting in the SET-UP 25
display
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Z Shooting
Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page
The xD-Picture Card or internal memory Insert a new xD-Picture Card or erase
18, 36
is full. some unnecessary frames.
The xD-Picture Card or internal memory Format the xD-Picture Card or internal
70, 75
is not formatted. memory on the camera.
No photograph is The xD-Picture Card contact area is Wipe the xD-Picture Card contact area 18,
taken when soiled. with a soft, dry cloth. 103
pressing the
shutter button. The xD-Picture Card is damaged. Insert a new xD-Picture Card. 18
Basic operations
The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 15,
17, 99
The Auto power off function has turned the Turn the camera on.
21
camera off.
The LCD monitor You took pictures with flash. The LCD monitor may darken for charging
darkens after flash. Wait a short time. 44
taking a picture.
You took a close-up shot without selecting Select Macro mode.
42
Macro mode.
Camera has
difficulty in You photographed scenery with Macro Cancel Macro mode.
Focusing 42
focusing on the mode selected.
subject.
You are shooting a subject that is not Use AF/AE lock to take the picture.
30
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Z Shooting
Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page
The shutter button was pressed while the Wait until the charging is completed before
44
flash was charging. pressing the shutter button.
Cannot use the
The Shooting mode is set to ,. Change the Shooting mode. 40
flash.
The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 15,
17, 99
The flash settings The Shooting mode is set to a, ,, ., The flash settings are restricted because
Flash
are restricted and or 8. the camera settings are tailored to the
40
cannot be scene being shot. Change the Shooting
selected. mode for a wider range of flash settings.
The playback The subject is too far away. Move to within the effective flash range
42, 44
image is dark before taking the picture.
even though the
Your finger was covering the flash. Hold the camera correctly. 26, 29
flash was used.
The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. 98
{ appeared when taking pictures. Check the focus on the subject and take 27,
The image is pictures. 30,
blurred. 105
Photographed images | appeared when taking pictures. It may cause camera shake. Hold the 28,
camera steadily. 105
The picture was taken with a slow shutter This is a characteristic of CCDs and does
There is speckling
speed (long exposure) in a high- not indicate a camera fault. —
on the image.
temperature environment.

Troubleshooting
AC power adapter was connected or Connect or disconnect the AC power
Photographed disconnected during turning the camera adapter only when the camera is off.
90,
Recording images images or movies on. Failing to turn the camera off first can
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are not recorded. result in damage to the xD-Picture Card
or malfunctions during PC connection.

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Z Playing back
Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page
Erasing FRAME Some frames may be protected. Unprotect frames using the camera on
does not erase the which the protection was first applied.
frame.
Erasing Erasing ALL 58
FRAMES does
not erase all the
frames.
You opened the battery cover without Always turn the camera off when replacing
CONT. in the
turning the camera off when replacing the the batteries or xD-Picture Card. Opening
frame number
Frame No. batteries or xD-Picture Card. the battery cover without turning the 21
setting does not
camera off may cause the frame number
function.
memory to not function.

Z Connecting
Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page
The camera is not connected to the TV Connect the camera and TV correctly.
78
correctly.
There is no image
on the TV. “TV” is selected as the TV input. Set the TV input to “VIDEO”. 78
Connecting to TV
The video output setting is incorrect. Change the setting to NTSC or PAL. 70, 72
The TV image is The video output setting is incorrect. Change the setting to NTSC or PAL.
70, 72
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 Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page
The USB cable (mini-B) is not correctly Set up the camera, and connect the USB
90
connected to the PC or camera. cable (mini-B) correctly.
< PICTBRIDGE is selected in Perform the below steps to cancel the
L USB MODE in the SET-UP menu. setting before selecting @ DSC.
• Windows
A The “New Hardware Found” wizard or
“Scanner and Camera” wizard appears.
PC does not If the wizard does not appear, proceed
Connecting to PC recognize the to step C.
camera. B Click the [Cancel] button. 90
C Disconnect the camera from the PC.
• Macintosh
A The window for locating the driver appears.
If the window does not appear, proceed
to step C.
B Click the [Cancel] button.
C Disconnect the camera from the Macintosh.
Connecting to Cannot print with @ DSC is selected in L USB MODE Select < PICTBRIDGE.
79
printer PictBridge. in the SET-UP menu.

Z Others
Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page
Camera malfunction may be caused Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect 15,
Nothing happens temporarily. the AC power adapter. Then reload the 16,
when pressing the batteries or reconnect the AC power 78,
buttons on the adapter and try again. 101

Troubleshooting
camera. The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 15,
Camera operation
17, 99
etc.
Camera malfunction may be caused Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect
15,
The camera no temporarily. the AC power adapter. Then reload the
16,
longer works batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter
78,
correctly. and try again. If you think the camera is
101
faulty, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
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 Specifications
System
Model Digital camera FinePix A400 / FinePix A500
Effective pixels 4.1 million pixels (FinePix A400) / 5.1 million pixels (FinePix A500)
CCD 1/2.5-inch Super CCD HR
Storage media Internal memory (approx. 12 MB) / xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB/1 GB)
File format Still image: DCF-compliant
Compressed: Exif ver.2.2 JPEG, DPOF-compatible
* Design rule for Camera File System compliant DPOF compatible
Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG
Number of recorded pixels Still image: 2304 × 1728 pixels/2304 × 1536 pixels/1600 × 1200 pixels/1280 × 960 pixels/640 × 480 pixels
(FinePix A400) (4/„/2/1/`)
Number of recorded pixels Still image: 2592 × 1944 pixels/2592 × 1728 pixels/2048 × 1536 pixels/1600 × 1200 pixels/640 × 480
(FinePix A500) pixels (÷/„/3/2/`)
File size See the table on p.117, 118
Lens Fujinon 3× optical zoom lens
F3.3-F5.5
Focal length f=6.4 mm-19.2 mm
(Equivalent to approx. 38 mm-114 mm on a 35 mm camera)
Digital zoom (FinePix A400) Approx. 3.6× (3× optical zoom lens is used together: Max. zoom scale: approx. 10.8×)
Digital zoom (FinePix A500) Approx. 5.2× (3× optical zoom lens is used together: Max. zoom scale: approx. 15.6×)
Aperture (Wide-angle) F3.3/F8.5
Focal range Normal: approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity
Macro: approx. 10 cm (3.9 in.) to 80 cm (2.6 ft.)
Sensitivity AUTO/Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400
Photometry TTL 64-zones metering Multi
Exposure control Program AE
Scene position H (PORTRAIT), , (LANDSCAPE), . (SPORT), 8 (NIGHT)

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System
Exposure compensation –2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV-step increments (s)
Shutter speed 2 sec. to 1/1500 sec. (depend on Exposure mode)
Focus Mode: Auto focus
AF system: TTL contrast-type
AF frame selection: AF (CENTER)
White balance Automatic scene recognition/Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White),
Fluorescent (Cool White), Incandescent)
Self-timer Approx. 2 sec./10 sec.
Flash type Auto flash
Effective range: (S: AUTO): Wide-angle: approx. 60 cm-3.1 m (2.0 ft.-10.2 ft.)
Telephoto: approx. 60 cm-2 m (2.0 ft.-6.6 ft.)
Macro: approx. 30 cm-80 cm (1.0 ft.-2.6 ft.)
Flash mode Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
Viewfinder Real image optical approx. 75% coverage
LCD monitor 1.8 inches, Aspect ratio: 4:3; 77,000 pixels low-temperature polysilicon TFT, Approx. 94% coverage
Movie 320 × 240 pixels/160 × 120 pixels ($/#)
(10 frames per second)
A series of continuous image can be recorded up to 60 seconds (when setting $) / 240 seconds (when
setting #). Zoom cannot be used during movie recording.
Photography functions Best framing, Frame No. memory
Playback functions Trimming, Automatic playback, Multi-frame playback
Other functions PictBridge, Exif print, Language (English, Francais, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, , ), Time
difference, Discharging rechargeable batteries

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 Specifications

Input/Output Terminal
VIDEO OUT (Visual output) NTSC/PAL-type
Digital input/output USB
DC input socket AC Power Adapter AC-3VX (sold separately)

Power Supply and Others

Power supply Use one of the following:
• 2×AA-size alkaline batteries
• 2×AA-size Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries (sold separately)
• AC power adapter AC-3VX (sold separately)
Guide to the number of
available frames for battery Battery Type Number of frames
operation Alkaline batteries Approx. 100 frames
Ni-MH batteries 2500 mAh Approx. 400 frames

According to the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard procedure for measuring
digital still camera battery consumption (extract):
When using alkaline batteries, use the batteries supplied with the camera. You can use Ni-MH batteries
also. The storage media should be xD-Picture Card.
Pictures should be taken at a temperature of +23°C (+73°F), with the LCD monitor turned on, the optical
zoom moved from full wide-angle to full telephoto (or vice-versa) and back again to its original position
every 30 seconds, the flash used at full power every second shot and the camera turned off and then on
again once every 10 shots.
• Note: Because the number of available shots varies depending on the capacity of alkaline batteries or
the level of charge in Ni-MH batteries, the figures shown here for the number of available shots
using batteries are not guaranteed.
The number of available shots will also decline at low temperatures.
Camera dimensions (W/H/D) 93.0 mm × 60.0 mm × 27.5 mm/3.7 in. × 2.4 in. × 1.1 in. (not including accessories and attachments)
Camera mass (weight) Approx. 126 g/4.4 oz. (not including accessories, batteries and xD-Picture Card)
Weight for photography Approx. 174 g/6.1 oz. (including batteries and xD-Picture Card)
Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)
Operating Conditions
80% humidity or less (no condensation)
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Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card and internal memory (FinePix A400)
The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also
that the divergence between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for xD-Picture Cards with
higher capacities.
$ #
Quality setting 4F 4N „ 2 1 `
(10 fps) (10 fps)
Number of recorded
2304 × 1728 2304 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480 320 × 240 160 × 120
pixels
Image data size 2.0 MB 980 KB 880 KB 630 KB 460 KB 130 KB – –
Internal memory
5 11 13 19 25 93 71 sec. 220 sec.
(approx. 12 MB)
16 MB 7 15 17 25 33 122 94 sec. 288 sec.
32 MB 15 31 35 50 68 247 189 sec. 9.7 min.
64 MB 32 64 72 101 137 497 6.3 min. 19.4 min.
128 MB 64 128 144 204 275 997 12.7 min. 39.0 min.
256 MB 129 257 290 409 550 1997 25.5 min. 78.1 min.
512 MB 259 515 580 818 1101 3993 51.0 min. 156.3 min.
1 GB 519 1031 1162 1639 2205 7995 102.1 min. 313.0 min.

If you shoot using the xD-Picture Cards with model numbers containing “M” such as DPC- M1GB, movie recording time may be
reduced if you repeatedly record and erase (frame erase) image files. In such a case, erase all frames or format the picture card
before use. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media.

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 Specifications

* 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. Even so, small bright
points and anomalous colors (particularly around text) may appear on the monitor. These are normal display characteristics
and do not indicate a fault with the monitor. This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image.
* The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference (i. e. electric fields, static electricity,
line noise, etc.).
* Due to the nature of the lens, the edges of images may appear distorted. This is normal.
Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card and internal memory (FinePix A500)
The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also
that the divergence between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for xD-Picture Cards with
higher capacities.
$ #
Quality setting ÷F ÷N „ 3 2 `
(10 fps) (10 fps)
Number of recorded
2592 × 1944 2592 × 1728 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 640 × 480 320 × 240 160 × 120
pixels
Image data size 2.5 MB 1.2 MB 1.1 MB 780 KB 630 KB 130 KB – –
Internal memory
4 9 10 15 19 93 71 sec. 220 sec.
(approx. 12 MB)
16 MB 6 12 13 19 25 122 94 sec. 288 sec.
32 MB 12 25 28 40 50 247 189 sec. 9.7 min.
64 MB 25 50 56 81 101 497 6.3 min. 19.4 min.
128 MB 51 102 113 162 204 997 12.7 min. 39.0 min.
256 MB 102 204 228 325 409 1997 25.5 min. 78.1 min.
512 MB 205 409 456 651 818 3993 51.0 min. 156.3 min.
1 GB 412 819 913 1305 1639 7995 102.1 min. 313.0 min.

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 If you shoot using the xD-Picture Cards with model numbers containing “M” such as DPC- M1GB, movie recording time may be
reduced if you repeatedly record and erase (frame erase) image files. In such a case, erase all frames or format the picture card
before use. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media.

* 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. Even so, small bright
points and anomalous colors (particularly around text) may appear on the monitor. These are normal display characteristics
and do not indicate a fault with the monitor. This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image.
* The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference (i. e. electric fields, static electricity,
line noise, etc.).
* Due to the nature of the lens, the edges of images may appear distorted. This is normal.

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 Explanation of Terms
Deactivated batteries
Leaving an Ni-MH battery unused in storage for a long period may cause a rise in the level of substances that inhibit current
flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery. A battery in this state is referred to as deactivated.
Because current flow is inhibited in a deactivated Ni-MH battery, the battery’s original level of performance cannot be achieved.
EV
A number denotes Exposure Value. The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject and sensitivity (speed) of the film
or CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects. As the brightness of the subject changes, a
digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture and shutter speed.
When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles, the EV increases by 1. Likewise, when the light is halved, the EV decreases
by 1.
Frame rate (fps)
The frame rate refers to the number of images (frames) that are photographed or played back per second. For example, when
10 frames are continuously photographed in a 1-second interval, the frame rate is expressed as 10 fps.
For reference, TV images are displayed at 30 fps (NTSC).
JPEG
Joint Photographic Experts Group
A file format used for compressing and saving color images. The higher the compression rate, the greater the loss of quality in
the decompressed (restored) image.
Memory effect
If an Ni-MH battery is repeatedly charged without first being fully discharged, its performance may drop below its original level.
This is referred to as the “memory effect”.
Motion JPEG
A type of AVI (Audio Video Interleave) file format that handles images and sound as a single file. Images in the file are recorded
in JPEG format. Motion JPEG can be played back by QuickTime 3.0 or later.
Smear
A phenomenon specific to CCDs whereby white streaks appear on the image when there is a very strong light source, such as
the sun or reflected sunlight, in the photography screen.
White Balance
Whatever the kind of the light, the human eye adapts to it so that a white object still looks white. On the other hand, devices
such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by first adjusting the color balance to suit the color of the ambient light
around the subject. This adjustment is called matching the white balance.

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If you have technical questions or if you need repair service, ask the following local distributor.
Please present the warranty card and your purchase receipt when you ask for repairs. Refer to the warranty card for conditions of the warranty.
There is a case that repair and Technical support cannot be accepted for some models which your local distributor does not deal with.
These lists are subject to change without notice.

NORTH AMERICA
Canada Fuji Photo Film Canada Inc. 600 Suffolk Court Mississauga Ontario, L5R 4G4
Technical support TEL 1-866-818-FUJI (3854) http://www.fujihelp.ca
Repair service 600 Suffolk Court Mississauga Ontario, L5R 4G4
TEL 1-800-263-5018 FAX 1-905-755-2993 http://www.fujihelp.ca
U.S.A. Fuji Photo Film USA 1100 King George Post Rd., Edison, NJ 08837
Technical support TEL 800-800-3854 FAX 732-857-3487 digitalinfo@fujifilm.com
Repair service 1100 King George Post Rd., Edison, NJ 08837
TEL 732-857-3000 FAX 732-857-3471 njcamerarepair@fujifilm.com
Hawaii Fuji Photo Film Hawaii, Inc. 94-468 Akoki Street, Waipahu, HI. 96797
Technical support & TEL 1-808-677-3854, ext. 209 FAX 1-808-677-1443
Repair service kurt_kmett@fujifilmhawaii.com

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

Argentina Imagen e informacion S.A. Fondo de la Legua 936 San Isidro Pcia. de Buenos Aires
Technical support & TEL +54-11-4836-1000 FAX +54-11-4836-1144
Repair service servtec@imageneinformacion.com.ar
Bolivia Reifschneider Bolivia Ltda. Calle H N.° 5 - Equipetrol Norte - Santa Cruz
Technical support & TEL +591 33 44 1129 FAX +591 33 45 2919 gciagral@bibosi.scz.entelnet.bo
Repair service
Brazil Fuji Photo Film do Brasil Ltda. Av. Vereador José Diniz, 3400 - Campo Belo, Sào Paulo/SP
Technical support & TEL 0800-12-8600 FAX +55 11 5091-4150 camarasdigitais@fujifilm.com.br
Repair service
Chile Reifschneider SA Av. El Conquistador del Monte 5024, Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile
Technical support & TEL 02-4431500 FAX 02-4431596 ceciliacalvo@reifschneider.cl
Repair service
Colombia Animex de Colombia Ltda. Calle 44 N.° 13-43 Piso 2 Apartado 18001 - Bogotá
Technical support & TEL +57 1 338-0299 FAX +57 1 288-2208 animex@etb.net.co
Repair service
Ecuador Espacri Cia Ltda Bolivar 5-69 y Hermano Miguel
Technical support & TEL 593-72-835526 FAX 593-72-833157
Repair service
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Ecuador Importaciones Espacri Cia. Ltda. Simón Bolivar 5-69 y Hno. Miguel - Cuenca
Technical support & TEL +593 783 5526 FAX +593 783 3157 portiz@fujifilm.com.ec
Repair service
Mexico Fujifilm de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Av. Ejercito Nacional 351, Col. Granada 11520 Mexico, D.F.
Technical support TEL (52-55) 5263-5566 / 68 FAX (52-55) 5254-1508 jlgiraud1@fujifilm.com.mx
Repair service Av. Presidente Juarez 2007, Col. Tepetlacalco, 54090 Tlalnepantla, Edo. de
Mexico
TEL (52-55) 5263-5500 FAX (52-55) 5254-1508 jlgiraud1@fujifilm.com.mx
Paraguay Errece S.R.L. Edificio Unitas 15 de Agosto 1035, Asunción
Technical support & TEL +595 21 444256 FAX +595 21 444651 jmarbulo@fujifilm.com.py
Repair service
Peru Procesos de Color S.A. Pablo Bermudez 111 Apartado 3794 - Esq. Arequipa - Lima 11
Technical support & TEL +51 14 33 5563 FAX +51 14 33 7177 jalvarado@fujifilm.com.pe
Repair service
Uruguay Fotocamara S.R.L. Cuareim 1439, montevideo, Uruguay
Technical support & TEL +598-2-9002004 FAX +598-2-9008430 fotocam@adinet.com.uy
Repair service
Uruguay Kiel S.A. Maldonado 1787 Montevideo- Uruguay
Technical support & TEL (05982) 419 4542 FAX (05982) 412 0046 kiel@fujifilm.com.uy
Repair service
Venezuela C. Hellmund & Cia Sa Av. Ppal Diego Cisneros Caracas Venezuela Edf Oficentro
Technical support & TEL 0212-2022300 FAX 0212-2399796 hellmund@hellmund.com
Repair service

EUROPE
Austria Fuji Film Oesterreich Traviatagasse/Pfarrgasse, 1230 Vienna, Austria
Technical support & TEL 0043 1 6162606/51 or 52 FAX 0043 1 6162606/58
Repair service kamera.service@fujifilm.at
Belgium Belgian Fuji Agency 20, Avenue Lavoisier, Wavre, 1300, Belgium
Technical support & TEL 3210242090 FAX 3210238562 info@fuji.be
Repair service
Croatia I&I d.o.o. Hondlova 2, Zagreb, Croatia
Technical support TEL 38512319060 FAX 2310240 dsaravanja@fujifilm.hr
Repair service Hondlova 2, Zagreb, Croatia
TEL 38512316228 FAX 2310240 info@fujifilm.hr

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Cyprus PMS IMAGING LTD 11, Dighenis Akritas Avenue, P.O.BOX 22315, 1586 Nicosia
Technical support & TEL 35722746746 FAX 35722438209 mariosashiotis@fujifilm.com.cy
Repair service
Cyprus Doros Neophytou 28B, Agiou Demetriou, Acropoli, Nicosia
CAMERA REPAIRS TEL 35722314719 FAX 35722515562 dorosn@logosnet.cy.net
Technical support &
Repair service
Czech Republic Fujifilm Cz., s.r.o. U nakladoveho nadrazi 2/1949, 130 00 Praha 3
Technical support TEL 00420 234 703 411 FAX 00420 234 703 489 fricman@fujifilm.cz
Czech Republic AWH servis Milesovska 1, 130 00 Praha 3, Czech republic
Repair service TEL 00420 222 721 525 FAX 00420 222 720 122 awh@awh.cz
Denmark Fujifilm Denmark A/S Stubbeled 2, 2950 Vedbæk Denmark
Technical support & TEL 0045 45662244 FAX 0045 45662214 fujifilm@fujifilm.dk
Repair service
Finland Fuji Finland Oy Martinkyläntie 41, 01720 Vantaa, Finland
Technical support & TEL +358 9 825951 FAX +358 9 870 3818 fuji@fuji.fi
Repair service
France FUJIFILM France 2, Avenue Franklin, 78186 Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, France
Technical support & FAX 33 1 01 30 58 58 65 direction.technique@fujifilm.fr
Repair service
Germany Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbH Heesenstr. 70, 40549 Düsseldorf
Technical support & International call TEL +49 211 50890 FAX +49 211 5089668 service@fujifilm.de
Repair service National call* TEL 0180 5898980 FAX 0180 5898982
*12 Cent/Min aus dem deutschen Festnetz
Greece FUJIFILM HELLAS S.A. 1, Ihous & Ag. Anargiron str., 175 64 P.Phaliro, Athens, Greece
Technical support & TEL 0030 210 9404100 FAX 0030 210 9404397 fujifilm@fujifilm.gr
Repair service
Hungary Fujifilm Hungary Ltd. Vaci ut 19. Budapest, 1134, Hungary
Technical support TEL 3612389410 FAX 3612389401 fujifilm@fujifilm.hu
Iceland Icephoto (Ljosmyndavorur) Skipholt 31, 105 Reykjavik, Iceland
Technical support & TEL 354 568 0450 FAX 354 568 0455 framkollun@fujifilm.is
Repair service
Italy FujiFilm Italia S.p.A. Via Dell’Unione Europea, 4 - 20097 San Donato Milanese (MI), Italy
Technical support TEL 039-02895821 FAX 039-0289582912 info@fujifilm.it
Repair service Fujifilm On Line - Call center
TEL 039-026695272 info@fujifilm.it
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Lithuania Fujifilm Lithuania Gerosios Vilties str. 38, LT-03143 Vilnius, Lithuania
Technical support & TEL 370-5-2130121 FAX 3705-5-2134066 info@fujifilm.lt
Repair service
Malta Ciancio (1913) Co.Ltd. Fuji Tech Centre, Ciancio House, Cannon Road, Qormi, QRM05
Technical support & TEL 0356-21-480500 FAX 0356-21-488328 info@fujifilm.com.mt
Repair service
Netherlands Fujifilm Nederland BV Hoogstraat 39, 3011 PE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Technical support TEL 010-2812345 FAX 010-2812334 fuji@fujifilm.nl
Repair service Hoevenseweg 43, 4877 LA, Etten-Leur, The Netherlands
TEL 010-2812345 FAX 076-7502641 reparatie@fujifilm.nl
Norway Fujifilm Norge AS Lilleakerveien 10, 0283 Oslo, Norway
Technical support TEL 0047-22736000 FAX 0047-22736020 http://www.fujifilm.no/
mailto:post@fujifilm.no
Repair service Liaveien 1, 5132 Nyborg, Norway
TEL 0047-55393880 FAX 0047-55195201 http://www.camera.no/
mailto:service@camera.no
Poland Fujifilm Polska Distribution Sp. z Poland Al..Jerozolimskie 178; 02-486 Warszawa
o.o. TEL +48-22-517-66-00 FAX +48-22-517-66-02 fujifilm@fujifilm.pl
Technical support
Repair service Poland, Muszkieterow 15, 02-273 Warszawa
TEL +48-22-886-94-40 FAX +48-22-886-94-42 serwis@fujifilm.pl
Portugal Fujifilm Portugal, Lda Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, 342, 4100-259 Porto, Portugal
Technical support TEL (351) 226194200 FAX (351) 226194213 finepix@fujifilm.pt
Repair service Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, 342, 4100-259 Porto, Portugal
TEL (351) 226194200 FAX (351) 225194662 cameras@fujifilm.pt
Romania CTS-Cardinal Top Systems Ltd 112, Calea Dorobanti street, 4 flat, 1sector, Bucharest, Romania
Technical support & TEL 4021-230-09-82 FAX 4021-230-09-82 cts_tirla@hotmail.com
Repair service
Russia ZAO “Fujifilm RU” Bld. 1, 10, Rozanova str., Moscow, 123007, Russia
Technical support TEL +7-095-956-9858 FAX +7-095-230-6217 info@fujifilm.ru
Repair service 18, Shelepikhinskaya Naberezhnaya str., Moscow, 123290, Russia
TEL +7-095-797-3434 FAX +7-095-797-3434
Slovakia Fujifilm Slovakia Pribylinska 2, 831 04 Bratislava, Slovakia
Technical support TEL 00421 2 44 888 077 FAX 00421 2 44 889 300 fujifilm@fujifilm.sk
Repair service FIS Tatracentrum, Hodzovo nam. 4 - Tatracentrum, 811 06 Bratislava, Slovakia
TEL 00421 2 54 647 347 fis.tatracentrum@stonline.sk
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Spain Fujifilm España S.A. Aragón 180, 08011 Barcelona (España)
Technical support TEL 902012535 FAX 934515900 / 933230330 info@fujifilm.es
Repair service Aragón 180, 08011 Barcelona (España)
TEL 934511515 FAX 934515900 / 933230330 tallersat@fujifilm.es
Sweden Fujifilm Sverige AB Sveavägen 167 104 35 Stockholm
Technical support TEL 46 8 506 141 70 FAX 46 8 506 142 09 kamera@fujifilm.se
Repair service Sveavägen 167 104 35 Stockholm
TEL 46 8 506 513 54 FAX 46 8 506513 54 kameraverkstaden@fujifilm.se
Switzerland / Fujifilm (Switzerland) AG Niederhaslistrasse 12, 8157 Dietlikon, Switzerland
Lichtenstein Technical support & TEL +41 44 855 5154 FAX +41 44 855 5329 RepairCenter@fujifilm.ch
Repair service
Turkey Fujifilm Turkiye Sinfo A.S. Fujifilm Plaza, Dereboyu Cad. 39 34660 Halkali, Istanbul, Turkey
Technical support TEL +90 212 696 5090 FAX +90 212 696 5009 csarp@fujifilm.com.tr
Repair service Fujifilm Plaza, Dereboyu Cad. 39 34660 Halkali, Istanbul, Turkey
TEL +90 212 696 5090 FAX +90 212 696 5010 servis@fujifilm.com.tr
U.K. Fuji Photo Film (UK) Ltd. St Martins Way St Martins Business Centre Bedford MK42 0LF
Technical support TEL +44 (0)123 424 5383 FAX +44 (0)123 424 5285 fujitec@fuji.co.uk
Repair service St Martins Way St Martins Business Centre Bedford MK42 0LF
TEL +44 (0)123 421 8388 FAX +44 (0)123 424 5285 fujitec@fuji.co.uk
Ukraine Image Ukraine CJSC 12, Kontraktova ploshcha, Kyiv 04070, Ukraine
Technical support & TEL +380-44-4909075 FAX +380-44-4909076 d@fujifilm.ua
Repair service

MIDDLE EAST
Iran Tehran Fuka Co. 229,“Fuji” Bldg., Mirdamad Blvd., Tehran 19189, Iran
Technical support & TEL (+98-21)2254810-19 FAX (+98-21)2221002 fuka@neda.net
Repair service
Israel Shimone Group Ltd. Efal 33 keyriat Arie Petah Tikva 49130, Israel
Technical support TEL (+ ) 972 3 9250666 digital@fujifilm.co.il
Repair service Efal 33 keyriat Arie Petah Tikva 49130, Israel
TEL (+ ) 972 3 9250666 FAX 972 3 9250699 khaim@shimone.com
Jordan Grand Stores Al- Abdali, Amman / Jordan
Technical support & TEL 009626-4646387 FAX 009626-4647542 gstores@go.com.jo
Repair service
Qatar Techno Blue Blue Salon Bldg, 3rd Floor, Suhaim bin Hamad st, Al- Saad, Doha
Technical support TEL 00974 44 66 175 FAX 00974 44 79 053 prabu@techno-blue.com
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Saudi Arabia Emam Distribution Co. Ltd. P.O. Box 1716, Jeddah 21441, Saudi Arabia
Technical support TEL 96626978756 FAX 96626917036 service@fujifilm.com.sa
Syria Film Trading Company Al-Shahbandar P.O. Box:31180 Damascus SYRIA
Technical support TEL + 963 11 2218049 FAX + 963 11 44673456 f.t.c@Net.SY
Repair service Al-cheikh Taha P.O. Box: 6171 Aleppo SYRIA
TEL + 963 21 4641903 FAX + 963 21 4641907 filmtradin@Net.SY
U.A.E. Grand Stores P. O. Box 2144, Saleh Bin Lahej Building, Al Garhoud, Deira, Dubai
Technical support & TEL + 971-4-2823700 FAX + 971-4-2828382 photography@grandstores.ae
Repair service
Yemen Al-Haidary Trading P.O.Box-2942 Haddah St. HTC, Sana’a, Yemen
Technical support TEL 00967-1-503980 FAX 00967-1-503983
Repair service P.O.Box-2942 Haddah St. HTC, Sana’a, Yemen
TEL 00967-1-503977 FAX 00967-1-503983

AFRICA
Egypt Foto Express Egypt 426 Pyramids St., Giza, Egypt
Technical support & TEL (202) 7762062 FAX (202) 7760169 fotoegypt@access.com.eg
Repair service
Kenya Fuji Kenya Ltd P.O.Box 41669-00100, Fuji Plaza, Chiromo Road, Nairobi, Kenya.
Repair service TEL (254-20)4446265-8 FAX (254-20)4448515 / 7 info@fujifilm.co.ke

OCEANIA
Australia FUJIFILM Australia Pty Ltd 114 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale, NSW, 2100, Australia
Technical support TEL 1800 226 355 FAX +61 (2) 9938 1975 digital@fujifilm.com.au
Repair service 114 Joynton Avenue, Zetland, NSW, 2017, Australia
TEL 1800 226 355 FAX +61 (2) 9938 1975 digital@fujifilm.com.au
Fiji Brijlal & Co. Ltd 70-72 Cumming Street,Suva,Fiji
Technical support & TEL (679)3304133 FAX (679)3302777 kapadia@connect.com.fj
Repair service
New Caledonia Phocidis SARL 58, rue Higginson - B.P.661 - 98845
Technical support & TEL (00 687) 25-46-35 FAX (00 687) 28-66-70 phocidis@phocidis.nc
Repair service
New Zealand Fujifilm NZ Ltd Cnr William Pickering & Bush Road Albany, Auckland
Technical support & TEL +64-9-4140400 FAX +64-9-4140410 glenn.beaumont@fujifilm.co.nz
Repair service
Papua New Guinea Oceania PNG Limited Section 15, Allotment 1, Reke St, Boroko NCD. PNG. Mail: PO Box 2167, Boroko
126 Technical support NCD. PNG. TEL +675 3256411 FAX +675 3250311 oceania@daltron.com.pg
ASIA
Hong Kong Fuji Photo Products Co., Ltd. 8/F.,TSUEN WAN IND. CENTRE, 220 TEXACO RD., TSUEN WAN, HONG KONG
Technical support & TEL (852)2406 3287 FAX (852)2408 3130 rsd@chinahkphoto.com.hk
Repair service
Indonesia PT Modern Photo Tbk Jl.Matraman Raya 12, Jakarta Timur 13150
Technical support & TEL +62 021 2801000 FAX +62 021 8581620+62 021 2801012
Repair service kmr-srv@moderngroup.co.id
Malaysia Fuji Photo Film (Malaysia) Letter Box 1, Level 10, 11 & 12, Menara Axis, No 2, Jalan 51A/223, 46100 Petaling
Sdn. Bhd. Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Technical support TEL 603-79584700 FAX 603-79584110 digital@fujifilm.com.my
Repair service Letter Box 1, Level 10, 11 & 12, Menara Axis, No 2, Jalan 51A/223, 46100 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
TEL 603-79584700 FAX 603-79584110 technical@fujifilm.com.my
Philippines YKL Development & Trdg. Corp. 24 Sto. Domingo St., Quezon City 1100, Philippines
Technical support TEL 632-7436601~06 FAX 632-7324661 digital@yklcolor.com
Repair service 24 Sto. Domingo St., Quezon City 1100, Philippines
TEL 632-7436601~06 FAX 632-7324661 tech_services@yklcolor.com
Singapore Fuji Photo Film Singapore Pte Ltd 10 New Industrial Road Fujifilm Building Singapore 536201
Technical support & TEL 65-6380 5557 FAX 65-6281 3594 service@fujifilm.com.sg
Repair service
South Korea Korea Fujifilm Co., Ltd. 30-1, Mukjeung-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea
Technical support TEL +82-2-3282-7363 FAX +82-2-2269-7435 photo@fujifilm.co.kr
South Korea Yonsan AS Center (Fujidigital) #301, 3F, Jeonjaland, 16-9, Hangangro3-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea
Repair service TEL +82-2-701-1472 FAX +82-2-718-1331 1bowl@hanmail.net
South Korea Kangnam AS Center 2F, Hyeongin Tower, 23-2, Bangyi-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea
(Digitalgallery) TEL +82-2-2203-1472 FAX +82-2-418-5572 nurijili@hanmail.net
Repair service
South Korea Busan AS Center (Digital-Sewon) 241-4, Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Korea
Repair service TEL +82-51-806-1472 FAX +82-51-817-0083 merahan@yahoo.co.kr
Taiwan Hung Chong Corp. No. 38, Min-Chuan E. Rd. Sec. 6, Taipei (114), Taiwan, R.O.C.
Technical support & TEL 886-2-6602-8988 FAX 886-2-2791-8647 dah@mail.hungchong.com.tw
Repair service
Thailand Fuji Photo Film (Thailand) Ltd. 388 SP Building, 8th Floor, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400
Technical support TEL +662-2730029 ext. 755 FAX +662-2730239 supaleark@fujifilm.co.th
Repair service 388 SP Building, 8th Floor, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400
TEL +662-2730029 ext.761,762 FAX +662-2730239 warin@fujifilm.co.th
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 Safety Notes
• Make sure that you use your FinePix A400 / FinePix
A500 camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and WARNING
your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.
If a problem arises, turn the camera off,
• After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe remove the batteries, disconnect and
place. unplug the AC power adapter.
Continued use of the camera when it is
About the Icons emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual
odor, or is in any other abnormal state can
The icons shown below are used in this document to cause a fire or electric shock. Unplug from
indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. power socket.
result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored
and the product is used incorrectly as a result. Do not allow water or foreign objects to
enter the camera.
This icon indicates that death If water or foreign objects get inside the
WARNING or serious injury can result if camera, turn the camera off, remove the
the information is ignored. batteries and disconnect and unplug the
AC power adapter.
This icon indicates that Continued use of the camera can cause a
personal injury or material fire or electric shock.
CAUTION
damage can result if the • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
information is ignored. Do not use the camera in the bathroom
The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of or shower.
the information which is to be observed. This can cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not use in the
Triangular icons tell you that this information requires bathroom or
attention (“important”). shower.

Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the Never attempt to change or take apart
action indicated is prohibited (“Prohibited”). the camera. (Never open the casing.)
Do not use the camera when it has been
Filled circles with an exclamation mark tell you an dropped or the casing is damaged.
action that must be performed (“Required”). This can cause a fire or electric shock.
• Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not
disassemble.

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Do not change, heat or unduly twist or Do not heat, change or take apart the
pull the connection cord and do not batteries.
place heavy objects on the connection Do not drop or subject the batteries to
cord. impacts.
These actions could damage the cord and Do not attempt to recharge lithium or
cause a fire or electric shock. alkaline batteries.
• If the cord is damaged, contact your Do not store the batteries with metallic
FUJIFILM dealer. products.
Do not use chargers other than the
Do not place the camera on an unstable
specified model to charge the batteries.
surface.
Any of these actions can cause the
This can cause the camera to fall or tip
batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or
over and cause injury.
injury as a result.
Never attempt to take pictures while in
Use only the batteries or AC power
motion.
adapters specified for use with this
Do not use the camera while you are
camera.
walking or driving a vehicle.
Do not use voltages other than the
This can result in you falling down or being
power supply voltage shown.
involved in a traffic accident.
The use of other power sources can cause
Do not touch any metal parts of the a fire.
camera during a thunderstorm.
If the battery leaks and fluid gets in
This can cause an electric shock due to
contact with your eyes, skin or
induced current from the lightning
clothing. Flush the affected area with
discharge.
clean water and seek medical attention
Do not use the batteries except as or call an emergency number right
specified. away.
Load the batteries with the + and ,
Do not use the charger to charge
marks.
batteries other than those specified
here.
The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR-AA
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.
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WARNING CAUTION
When discarding or storing batteries, Do not use this camera in locations
cover the battery terminals with affected by oil fumes, steam, humidity
insulation tape. or dust.
Contact with other metallic objects or This can cause a fire or electric shock.
batteries could cause the batteries to ignite
Do not leave this camera in places
or burst.
subject to extremely high
Keep xD-Picture Cards out of the reach temperatures.
of small children. Do not leave the camera in locations such
Because xD-Picture Cards are small, as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
they can be swallowed by children. Be This can cause a fire.
sure to store xD-Picture Cards out of the Keep out of the reach of small children.
reach of small children. If a child swallows This product could cause injury in the
an xD-Picture Card, seek medical hands of a child.
attention or call an emergency number.
Do not place heavy objects on the
camera.
This can cause the heavy object to tip over
or fall and cause injury.
Do not move the camera while the AC
power adapter is still connected.
Do not pull on the connection cord to
disconnect the AC power adapter.
This can damage the power cord or cables
and cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not use the AC power adapter when

the plug is damaged or the plug socket
connection is loose.
This could cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not cover or wrap the camera or the
AC power adapter in a cloth or blanket.
This can cause heat to build up and distort
the casing or cause a fire.
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 CAUTION
When you are cleaning the camera or
you do not plan to use the camera for
an extended period, remove the
batteries and disconnect and unplug
the AC power adapter.
Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric
shock.
When charging ends, unplug the
charger from the power socket.
Leaving the charger plugged into the
power socket can cause a fire.
Using a flash too close to a person’s
eyes may temporarily affect the
eyesight.
Take particular care when photographing
infants and young children.
When an xD-Picture Card is removed,
the card could come out of the slot too
quickly. Use your finger to hold it and
gently release the card.
Request regular internal testing and
cleaning for your camera.
Build-up of dust in your camera can cause
a fire or electric shock.
• Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to
request internal cleaning every 2 years.
• Please note this is not a free of charge
service.

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