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Fuji FinePix A120 Digital Camera

1. Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on Camera parts and features using the camera parts or features Viewfinder window Shutter button ean Flash CPM Macro selector switch P 23 VIDEO OUT Video output socket P 58 Power switch Lens cover gt USB socket mini B P 59 EE Self timer lamp P 27 ites Lens DC IN 3V power input socket P 58 gt ON Playback button 4 button A 8 Tele W 4 Wide P 18 Viewfinder lamp a LCD monitor La ay Zoom switch P 18 gt 4 Flash button P 24 Strap mount Battery cover Battery compartment Tripod mount MENU OK button DISP Display BACK button xD Picture Card slot ooo ooo Attach the strap as shown in and Loop the strap over your wrist To avoid dropping the camera secure the strap around your wrist by sliding the fastener to adjust the length nple of LCD Monitor E Still photography mode EV Exposure compensation Self Timer Quality mode Flash Number of available frames Photography mode l mE S N 20 3 i i i Battery level warning 34 White balance _1 _ _ J Ww EER 1AE AE warning w Camera shake warning m 1 1 2004 Macro close up Zoom bar Date E Playback mode ms weno _ Playback mode ME Playback frame number mm da
2. f the cord is damaged contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not place the camera on an unstable surface This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury Never attempt to take pictures while in motion Do not use the camera while you are walking or driving a vehicle This can result in you falling down or being involved in a traffic accident Do not touch any metal parts of the camera during a thunderstorm This can cause an electric shock due to induced current from the lightning discharge Do not use the batteries except as specified Load the batteries with the and marks 82 Safety Notes Do not heat change or take apart the batteries Do not drop or subject the batteries to impacts Do not attempt to recharge lithium or alkaline batteries Do not store the batteries with metallic products Do not use chargers other than the specified model to charge the batteries Any of these actions can cause the batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result Use only the batteries or AC power adapters specified for use with this camera Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown The use of other power sources can cause a fire If the battery leaks and fluid gets in contact with your eyes skin or clothing Flush the affected area with clean water and seek medical attention or call emergency number right away Do not use the charger to charge
3. Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated of the U S 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 E 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 E Exif Print Exif ver 2 2 Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing Accessories included 16 MB xD Picture Card 1 Included with Anti static case 1 a FUJIFILM xD Picture Card 16 ms SS Strap 1 An O zonn A SE p gt USB Interface Set 1 e CD ROM Software for FinePix AX 1 e USB cable mini B 1 e Quick start guide for Camera and Software installation 1 LR6 AA size alkaline Batteries 2 Video cable 1 2 5 mm dia plug to pin plug Approx 1 5 m 4 9 ft Owner s Manual this manual 1
4. A Y lt or gt to display another area Press the DISP BACK button to return to playback zoom pLayBack MODE ERASING IMAGES ERASE FRAME ALL FRAMES FRAME Se ALL FRAMES be FRAME S ERASE OK o K DAINIK BACK AANA Return to single frame Press the Playback button for approx 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode Press the MENU OK button during playback to display the menu Press lt 4 or P to select il ERASE Erased frames files cannot be recovered Back up important frames files onto your computer or another media Press A or Y to select FRAME Press the MENU OK button to confirm the selection See P 30 for information on ALL FRAMES Press lt 4 or B to select the frame file to be erased Press the MENU OkK button to erase the displayed frame file To erase another image repeat steps and When image erasing is completed press the DISP BACk button D Press the MENU Ok button repeatedly to erase consecutive images Take care not to erase important image elawesd y Buisn ne 21 22 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Advanced Features TAKING PICTURES SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Consider the scene you are photographing and the sort of image you want to achieve when you specify the camer
5. Acrobat Reader See P 54 for information on installing Acrobat Reader For more information on using Acrobat Reader refer to the Acrobat Reader Help menu What is explained in How to Use FinePixViewer How to Use FinePixViewer covers a range of topics including batch processing and ordering prints E Example Looking up slide shows Click How to Use FinePixViewer in the FinePixViewer Help menu Click Basic Operation and then click Basic Slide Show Operations in the menu that appears The Basic Slide Show Operations information appears Press the lt lt lt key to view the previous page or the gt gt gt key to view the next page 6 4 2 Uninstalling the Software Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly Windows Check that the camera is not connected to the PC Quit all currently running applications Open the My Computer window open the Control Panel and double click Add Remove Programs The Add Remove Programs Properties window appears Select the software to be uninstalled FinePixViewer or the driver and then click the Add Remove button lt To remove FinePixViewer gt FinePix iewer Werd 2 AN or lt To remove the driver software gt FUJIFILM USB Driver When the message appears click the OK button C
6. From FinePixViewsr Select FPVBridge from FinePixViewer folder in dine Applications folder and click the Open button F OP Belinea i EXTENSIONS r NA FFRAPLIR_CARROM_LIR Fe FFTIFF IG CARRON_ Lib i reun E rcmari L i rcsram Ln By fines Viewsr Kied Application D FSA_LIB burelle Sine LL KR Di Grasp bundle O Created 6 25 03 HELPER a Modified 6 25 03 Ti eae 7 i e Go te Add to Faworites 5 i Cancel 1557 Quit Image Capture menu in the Image Capture menu uonejesu aemyos EF 5 Viewing Images 6 1 CAMERA CONNECTION 6 1 1 Using the AC power adapter sold separately Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC 3V P 69 Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times such as when downloading photographed images to the computer You can take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries D Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is off Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is on temporarily interrupts the power supply to the camera so that images or movies being shot are not recorded Failing to turn the camera off first can also result in damage to the xD Picture Card or malfunctions during PC connection Check that the camera is turned off Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 3V socket and then plug the AC power
7. The last flash mode displayed is selected Effective flash range for GA Auto Approx 0 8 m to 3 0 m 2 6 ft to 9 8 ft If the flash is used in very dusty conditions of when it is snowing white dots may appear in the image due to flash reflecting off dust particles or snowflakes Use Suppressed flash mode Y The flash charging time may increase when the batteries are low on charge When taking a picture using the flash the image may disappear and the LCD monitor go dark as the flash charges The viewfinder lamp then blinks orange The available Flash modes are limited depending on the Photography menu selected P 22 The flash fires several times pre flashes and the main flash Auto Flash Mode no icon Use this mode for ordinary photography The flash fires as required by the shooting conditions If pressing the Shutter button while the flash is charging the picture will be taken without the flash _ Red eye reduction Use this mode to make sure that the subject s eyes appear normal when taking pictures of people in low light i conditions The flash fires a pre flash just before the picture is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture The flash fires as required by the shooting conditions D If pressing the Shutter button while the flash is charging the picture will be taken without the flash Red eye effect When using the flash to taken a picture people in low lig
8. or Y to correct the setting C TEAT RN Always press the MENU OK button to complete the settings o K SE BACK XANA Y Holding down A or Y changes the numbers continuously Y When the time displayed passes 12 00 the AM PM setting changes Changing the date order Press lt 4 or P to select the date order Press A or Y to set the date order Refer to the table below for details of the settings Always press the MENU OK button to complete the settings Explanation yyyy mm pp Displays the date in the year month day format MM DD YYYY Displays the date in the month day year format DD MM YYYY Displays the date in the day month year format SELECTING THE LANGUAGE USB MODE OSs VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC DISCHARGE OK O K uaa BACK XANA Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Press A Y lt or P to select SET UP from the S OPTION menu Press the MENU OK button The SET UP screen appears Press A or Y 1 to select Sa4 LANG Press gt to select HAH ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL or 3 Press B to cycle through the language settings f The screens in this manual are shown in English See P 46 for more information on the Gi OPTION menu Apeay Bum
9. 15 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ate TAKING PICTURES OA AUTO MODE Open the lens cover USING VIEWFINDER 16 Focal range Approx 80 cm 2 6 ft to infinity D For close up shots use the Macro setting P 23 D The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Macro mode D if CARD ERROR _NO CARD _CARD FULL or C CARD NOT INITIALIZED appears see P 74 Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands Position your right thumb so that it is handy for using the zoom D Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture camera shake Use a tripod to avoid camera shake particularly for shots in the dark when the selected flash mode is Suppressed flash There may be some unevenness in the brightness at the lower edge of the LCD monitor This is normal does not affect the image Hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do not cover the lens or flash If the lens or flash is obscured the brightness exposure of your shot may be incorrect Y Check that the lens is clean If it is dirty clean the lens as described on P 70 D if the flash is used in very dusty conditions or when it is snowing white dots may appear in the image due to the flash reflecting off dust particles or snowflakes Use Suppressed flash mode Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to frame your shot The image on the LCD monitor before the picture is t
10. 2 min 665 1101 3993 Approx 53 5 min Approx 182 5 min These specifications are subject to change without notice FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner s Manual x 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 79 Safety Notes To ensure that you use your FinePix A120 camera correctly read these Safety Notes and your Owner s N WARNING Manual carefully beforehand If a problem arises turn the camera 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 eae 7 After reading these Safety Notes store them in a off remove the batteries disconnect Because current flow is inhibited in a deactivated Ni MH battery
11. Amorphous silicon TFT Approx 90 coverage Auto flash Effective range Wide angle Approx 0 8 m to 3 0 m 2 6 ft to 9 8 ft Flash modes Auto Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash Suppressed Flash Slow Synchro Red Eye Reduction Slow Synchro In Manual mode 10 sec NTSC PAL selectable Input Output Terminals Video output socket 2 5 mm dia jack e lt dd USB mini B socket For file transfer to a computer DC Input Socket for specified AC power adapter AC 3V sold separately Power Supply and Others Use one of the following e 2xAA size alkaline batteries e 2xAA size Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride batteries sold separately e AC Power Adapter AC 3V sold separately Battery Type With LCD monitor ON With LCD monitor OFF Power supply Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation Conditions for use Camera dimensions W H D Camera mass weight Mass Weight for photography Accessories Optional Accessories Alkaline batteries Approx 180 frames Approx 300 frames Ni MH batteries 2300 mAh Approx 300 frames Approx 450 frames The number of available frames for battery operation given here is a guide to the number of consecutive shots that can be taken under FUJIFILM test conditions e Batteries used alkaline batteries bundled with the camera fully charged Ni MH batteries e Shooting conditions Measured at normal temperature with 50 flash use e Note Because the number o
12. CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 6 3 1 Connecting to a Computer The Connecting to a Computer section explains how to connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable mini B and describes the functions you can use once the camera and computer are connected If the power cuts out during data transmission the data will not be transmitted correctly Always use the AC power adapter when connecting the camera to a computer Refer to Section 5 the first time you connect the camera to your computer ae Install the software first Do not connect the camera with the computer before a installing all the software CD ROM Software for FinePix AX lt DSC Mass storage device mode This mode provides a simple way to read images from an xD Picture Card and store images onto an xD Picture Card P 63 WEB WEB CAM Web Camera mode This function allows you to conduct videoconferencing sessions between PCs connected to the Internet D The WEB Camera function can only be used on Windows XP SP1 D Microsoft Windows Messenger 5 0 or later is required to use the WEB Camera function D Images are not output to a TV Change between Cs and 6 WEB in the camera s SET UP screen Using Video Chat with Windows Messenger Connecting camera to a Computer 1 Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 3V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet 2 Turn the camer
13. DATE or PRINT WITHOUT DATE If PRINT WITH DATE is selected the date is imprinted on your prints Press the MENU Ok button PRINT WITH DATE DA PRINT DPOF Oo K Kal PRINT WITH DATE is not available when the camera is connected to a printer that does not support date printing Press lt 4 or gt to display the frame file for which you want to specify PRINT settings Press A or Y to set a value up to 99 as the number of copies of the frame file to be printed For frames files that you do not want printed set the number of prints to 0 zero To specify more PRINT settings repeat steps and Always press the MENU OK button to complete the settings 200 Movie images cannot be printed Press the MENU Ok button to download the data to the printer and start printing the specified PRINTING number of prints 7 To end printing press the DISP BACK button 1 36SHEETS BACK XANA D Press the DISP BACK button to cancel the printing Depending on the printer the printing may not be canceled immediately or printing may stop mid way through When printing stops mid way briefly turn the camera off and then on again Check that CPRINTING is not displayed on the camera s screen Turn the camera off Unplug the USB cable mini B AC 3V sold separately sobew Bulmol 61 62 6 3
14. HE Banara 7 dialog box appears Follow the instructions pe E E Ee i pe Diecast Aol ti Hele Click provided on screen to save the images at this eg i 1 au Cancel button if you want to remove it later point To proceed without saving the images aS akc animes l l click the Cancel button SSS et i Cancel M Macintosh a owe eee Bere Once the image has been saved the Remove camera media window appears Save Image A removable disk icon appears and you can use Windows Racintsch dialog box To disconnect the camera click the OK button your PC to transfer files to and from the camera F Saving of images was completed Removable Une Do you want to unmount the removable media icon Disk from the desktop If the above operations do not occur you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed cancel OK on your PC Complete the required PC setup procedures Then reconnect the camera to your PC When the It is now safe to disconnect the camera message appears click the OK button and disconnect the camera Turn the camera off Unplug the USB cable mini B from the camera Windows XP The Found New Hardware help message z appears in the bottom right corner of your screen This message will close when the settings are completed No action is required i Found New Hardware Recycle Bin FinePix Digital Camera Y This step is not requir
15. MM Approx 38 mm 61 mm max zoom scale approx 1 6x Approx 38 mm 118 mm max zoom scale approx 3 1x 35 mm camera equivalents Select framing guideline function in Photography mode Pressing the DISP BACK button changes the LCD monitor display Press the DISP BACkK button until Framing Guideline appears 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 D The framing guideline is not recorded on the image The lines in the scene frame divide the image into 3 roughly equal parts horizontally and vertically The resulting printed image may be shifted slightly from the scene frame paveack MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK Playback frame n Hiv We Ss qe rt e foi ha Text displayed a displayed Multi frame playback 4 na s Rii i LE se Still images viewable on the FinePix A120 Single frame playback Press the Playback button for approx 1 second to change to Playback mode Press B to scan forward through your images and Press to scan backwards D When the camera is set to Playback mode the last image shot appears on the LCD monitor When the Power save function turns the camera off close the lens cover and then hold down the Playback button
16. Memory Card consists of a semiconductor memory NAND type flash memory to record digital image data The recording process is electrically performed and enables erasure of existing image data as well as re recording of new image data When using a new Memory Card or a Memory Card that has been formatted by a PC be sure to format the card with your digital camera before using it E Protecting Your Data Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the following situations Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed 1 Removal of the memory card or turning the power off while the memory card is being accessed i e during record erase initialization and playback operations 2 Improper handling and use of the memory card by the user or third party Save your important data to another media i e MO disk CD R hard disk etc E Handling xD Picture Card When storing xD Picture Cards make sure that they are kept out of the reach of children An xD Picture Card could be swallowed cause suffocation If a child swallows an xD Picture Card seek medical attention or call emergency number right away When inserting the xD Picture Card into the camera hold the xD Picture Card straight as you push it in e xD Picture Card are precision electronic devices Do not bend drop or otherwise subject the xD Picture Card to strong force or shocks Do not use or store xD Pict
17. When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode To obtain the optimum brightness Adjust the exposure compensation according to the level of brightness or darkness in the image When the subject appears too dark Try a positive compensation setting This will make the overall image brighter When the subject appears too bright Try a negative compensation setting This will make the overall image darker E Guide to compensation e Backlit portraits 0 6 EV to 1 5 EV e Very bright scenes such as snowfields and highly reflective subjects 0 9 EV e Shots made up predominantly of sky 0 9 EV e Spotlit subjects particularly against dark backgrounds 0 6 EV e Scenes with low reflectivity such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage 0 6 EV 3 WHITE BALANCE SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE Select white balance in the B MANUAL photography mode Change the white balance setting to take a picture with the white balance locked for the surroundings and lighting In AUTO mode the correct white balance may not be got for subjects such as close ups of people s faces and shots taken under a special light source Select the correct white balance for the light source See P 80 for more information on the white balance The color tones may vary depending on the shooting conditions light source etc AUTO Automatic adjustment 4 Shooting under Daylight fluorescent shooting to s
18. adapter into the power outlet D The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible The shape of the plug and socket outlet depends on the country of use Do not connect the AC power adapter to charge the AA size nickel metal hydride batteries Please use the optional charger P 69 Turn off the camera and TV Plug the Video cable VIDEO OUT provided with the camera into the VIDEO OUT Video output socket video output socket AC 3V sold separately D When there is a power outlet available connect the AC Power Adapter AC 3V Plug the other end of the cable into the video input socket on the TV Then turn the camera and TV on and playback images as you would normally To video input socket D Images are only sent to the TV in Playback mode Refer to the instructions provided with your TV for more information on video input for your TV D The image quality for movie playback is lower than for still images 6 2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER FOR PRINTING IMAGES PictBridge FUNCTION lf a printer that supports PictBridge is available images can be printed by connecting the camera directly to the PictBridge compatible printer without using a computer 6 2 1 Specifying images for printing on the camera Set to di in the USB MODE setting in the SET UP menu P 45 USB MOD BRS LANG ENGLISH VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC DIS
19. ae Press A or Y to select a menu option Press lt or P to change the setting and then press B for FORMAT DATE TIME TIME DIFFERENCE DISCHARGE or BRESET _s A POWER SAVE 2 MIN FORMAT gt OK peBEEP LOW oK Sai BACK XANTA After you have changed the settings press the MENU Ok button to confirm the changes 45 46 SET UP E SET UP menu options POWER SAVE SETTING Settings Display _ Factorydefautt Explanation When this function is enabled the screen Specifies whether an image checking screen photography result SETU Pa temporarily turns off Sleep mode and the MAS RIRE Bai T eee O EA viewfinder lamp green blinks at 1 second intervals The image appears for a few moments and then recorded h Species whether ihe LCD art et IMAGE DISP ON to save power if the camera is not used for 30 pecifies whether the monitor turns off to conserve power POWER SA M when the camera is not used See P 47 for details FORMAT OK rr a a eas io a z aagaitional Interva or minutes It IS turned OTT FORMAT OK Erases all files See P 47 for details 2 a a R Use this function when you want to get the maximum 3 BEEP LOW HIGH OFF aao a Oley isle eae Cane possible running time from your batteries POWER SAVE 2 MIN 5 MIN DATE TIME SET Corrects the date or time See P 14 for details
20. batteries other than those specified here The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR 3UF Ni MH batteries Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the battery to leak fluid overheat or burst When discarding or storing batteries cover the battery terminals with insulation tape Contact with other metallic objects or batteries could cause the batteries to ignite or burst Keep xD Picture Cards out of the reach of small children Because xD Picture Cards are small they can be swallowed by children Be sure to store xD Picture Cards out of the reach of small children If a child swallows an xD Picture Card seek medical attention or call emergency number Do not use this camera in locations affected by oil fumes steam humidity or dust This can cause a fire or electric shock Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight This can cause a fire Keep out of the reach of small children This product could cause injury in the hands of a child 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 cabl
21. free space photographed on other cameras e The file played back was not e Images cannot be played back Displayed for PictBridge This message appears when printing is recorded correctly performed from a FUJIFILM printer that e The xD Picture Card contact area e Wipe the contact area on the xD Picture supports PictBridge Refer to the user is soiled Card with a soft dry cloth It may be manual for the printer for details necessary to format the xD Picture Card If the error message is still displayed replace the xD Picture Card e Camera fault e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer e You attempted to play a movie that e Movies cannot be played back was not recorded on this camera The frame number has reached Insert a formatted xD Picture Card into 999 9999 the camera Set RENEW as the FRAME NO setting In the SET UP menu C Start taking pictures The frame numbers start from 100 0001 Set CONT as the FRAME NO setting in the SET UP menu e The data could not be recorded due Re insert the xD Picture Card or turn the to an xD Picture Card error or a camera off and then on again If the error connection error between the xD message is still displayed contact your Picture Card and camera FUJIFILM dealer e The image cannot be recorded as it e Use a new xD Picture Card is too large to fit in the available space on the xD Picture Card A protected file was encountered Protected files c
22. keep batteries from getting wet or stored in moist locations Do not attempt to take apart or change the batteries including battery casings Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts Do not use batteries that are leaking deformed discolored 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 f you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries from the camera Note if the camera is left with the batteries removed the time and date settings are cleared The batteries feel warm right after being used Before removing the batteries turn the camera off and wait for the batteries cool down Since batteries do not work well in cold weather or locations warm the batteries by placing it inside your garments before use A battery that is not working well due to cold will work again when the temperature is return to normal Soil Such as fingerprints on the battery terminals makes the batteries charge less reducing the number of images they will allow you to take Carefully wipe the battery terminals with a soft dry cloth before loading If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries wipe
23. media such as an xD Picture Card The recorded specifications include information on which frames DPOF are to be printed This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix A120 On the FinePix A120 you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints Note that the warnings shown below may be displayed while you are specifying the prints DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE OK DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE ALL OK P 31 When you erase the image the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time RESET DPOF OK P 33 When you insert an xD Picture Card that contains images specified for printing on by another camera those print specifications are all reset and replaced by the new print specifications DPOF FILE ERROR P 74 Up to 999 images can be specified on the same xD Picture Card HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS FRAME SET RESET Press the Playback button for approx 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor During playback check that dd appears for the DPOF settings that have been specified 4 23 2004 3 00 PM Press A or Y to select WITH DATE or WITHOUT DATE Selecting WITH DATE will cause the date to be imp
24. s replacement of Media as provided herein 6 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN FUJIFILM PROVIDES PRODUCT AS IS AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED FUJIFILM SHALL MAKE NO WARRANTY EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY AS TO ANY OTHER MATTERS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NON INFRINGEMENT OF ANY COPYRIGHT PATENT TRADE SECRET OR ANY OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY MARCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE 7 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJIFILM HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY GENERAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS INCURRED FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT EVEN IF FUJIFILM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 8 No export You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof will be transferred or exported to any country or used in any manner in oan of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is subject 9 Termination In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof FUJIFILM may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice 10 Term This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use E unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9 hereof 11 Obligation upon termination Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement you shall at your own responsibi
25. to appear on the LCD monitor soinjee4 pooueApy 3 38 PLAYBACK MENU TRIMMING Press the Playback button for approx 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Press lt 4 or P to select at TRIMMING Press the MENU Ok button Pressing the A 1 or Y 4 switch during single frame playback zooms in enlarges or out on a still image Using this function a zoom bar appears Press lt or P to trim the image TRIMMING Press the DISP BACK button to return to single frame playback a bar The size of saved image varies depending on the lt gt PANNING O K DASE BACK Yor Nolan zoom ratio If the saved image size is SBYES appears in yellow Press A Y or P to display another area Press the MENU Ok button to crop the image mTRIMMIN G a lt m v o k MI BACK ANNA mT RIMMING Check the saved image size and press the MENU OkK button The cropped image is added as a separate file in the final frame E image Sizes BD Best for A6 or A5 size prints oo Best for A6 size prints 03M For an image attached to E mail or used on a website soinjee4 p 2ULApyY fa 39 40 movie MODE pes RECORDING MOVIES Up to 60 seconds lon
26. turn the camera on in Playback mode Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Protection is a setting that prevents frames files from being accidentally erased However the FORMAT function erases all the frames files including protected frames files P 47 Press lt lt or B to select On PROTECT RESET ALL Removes the protection from all the frames files m SET ALL RESET ALL EE Protects all the frames files SET ALL i a FRAME Protects or unprotects only the selected frame file Press A or Y to select FRAME SET ALL or RESET ALL Press MENU OkK button to confirm your selection RESET ALL SET ALL FRAME SET Press lt 4 or P to select the frame file to be protected Press the MENU Ok button to protect the frame file currently displayed To protect another frame file repeat steps and To finish protecting frames files press the DISP BACK button PROTECT OK O K DATI BACK AANA Continued soinjee4 pooueApy 35 36 puaveack menu Ori PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME SET ALL RESET ALL FRAME RESET Press lt or B to select the protected frame file Press the MENU Ok button to unprotect the displayed frame file 100 0009 UNPROTECT OK o K RAS BACK RN olan SET ALL Press th
27. 0 45 ail re 00 aM oK DAAE BACK Xen Vena Y Holding down A or Y changes the numbers continuously Y When the time displayed passes 12 00 the AM PM setting changes Once you have set the date and time press the MENU OK button Pressing the MENU OK button changes the camera to Photography or Playback mode MM DD YYYY J 4 23 2004 J 12 00 AM OK Saami BACK XANA Y At the time of purchase and after you leave the camera for a long period with the batteries removed settings such as the date and time are cleared Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the batteries have been loaded for 30 minutes or more the camera settings will be retained for roughly 3 hours even when the camera has no power batteries removed and AC power adapter disconnected Apeay Buiye5 13 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME CHANGING THE DATE ORDER Press the MENU Ok button Press lt 4 or gt to select GI OPTION and then press A or Y to select SET UP Press the MENU Ok button Press lt or gt to move to option 2 and then press A or Y to select DATE TIME 0 POT WTI a erase TIME DIFFERENCE SET GLCD ON FRAME NO CONT O K iain BACK Xenon a Correcting the date and time MM DD YYYY M Press or gt to select Year Month Day CEDE Hour or Minute AEA Press A
28. 1 2 sec Q Red eye reduction Slow synchro Use this mode for Slow synchro shots with Red eye reduction fD The image may be overexposed when shooting bright scenes soinjee4 pooueApy 20 26 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Important Please read HOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION CS Press the MENU Ok button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Press lt or B to select the menu item and A or Y to change the setting Press the MENU OK button to confirm the selection P When you enable the setting an icon appears in the top left corner of the LCD monitor The settings available in the menu screen vary depending on the Still photography mode Quality P 26 EV P 29 Set the size of the recorded image when the Set when the correct exposure cannot be obtained picture is taken The size set is matched to the intended use of the print size Self timer P 27 8 White balance P 29 SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY Use this setting for taking pictures such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot Change this setting to take a picture with the white balance fixed for the surroundings and lighting when the picture is taken Shooting mode P 28 40 Specify GA Auto 6M Manual or 8 Movie QUALITY SETTINGS IN STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Choose from 5 settings Using the table b
29. AUTOPLAY AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK erresen ii cni Nea ae A er 37 TW TRIMMING tnt ccc tteteaecctccerte ene grees tnatorienccrerarpemsenadervec and cewertveinieeuneiceverndeciannecnend ede sere eeicieendencsenrcies 38 MOVIE MODE mm RECORDING MOVIES sseceteeccereecteccccntnedecccceteternadescecunceneveeiteirieinsctcannmibiasna wisn aoe EEEE E EEEE 40 MOVIE MENU MOVIE MENU serrresrrieisrissnsseiiiseissinontensien ekan eE EEEa EEEE EEEE EEE E EEEE 42 QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE tsssescssesee esses eee ee tienen cee eene cence semen cece eerereeeaesneweeseeuens 42 PLAYBACK MODE me PLAYING BACK MOVIES arent cesses cccccmnccs cee ccescdactiicunnncees manne bnendanncda cose scscaimee Ghaakeweneammeecunecmenseenenese 43 Playing Back MOVIES lt cccccc ccc reer e ee cere eter cece enna nena eee e eee nenna aaa aa 43 4 Settings ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS lt 2ee sieeve en cctc ccc eect ce eee reine ieee ea eee 44 SET UP etictettcecaccerertatatenriss tenn iento EEEE aE EAEEREN EE EE EEEE ENEK OE ESS AREEN INO EEEE 45 USING THE SET UP SCREEN sssssssssssssssssssnnnnssunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ennnen 45 SET UP menu options sic ein eeencebewnsseedekaceesccemenecedecehkvedecaas deawnbeeeenneeccecsmmmmecedeseveees cecnmeonneddeens 46 POWER SAVE SET TING wankecccccicece seccciendbcccctesstnns cece cxckkecstenennecetectcddesccdacannebeeoaneexnsseowencsctecede 47 FORMAT eee aren ee ee ee tre ee ee ee ee er ee eee 47 TI
30. CE SET 4 23 2004 10 30 AM O K asain BACK Xow W en cae Press A or Y to select TIME DIFFERENCE Press P 4 23 2004 10 30 AM Oo K EADE BACK KANAAN Press lt or P to select hour and minute Press A or Y to correct the setting Available time settings zm 23 45 to 23 45 in 15 minutes increments 4 23 2004 11 15 AM O K SME BACK KANAAN Always press the MENU OK button to complete the settings When the Photography mode is selected with world time set appears on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds em CONT Pictures are stored beginning from the highest file number stored on the last xD lt CONT gt lt RENEW gt Picture Card used 0001 0001 RENEW Pictures are stored on each xD Picture 0005 0005 Card beginning with a file number 0001 v Setting this function to CONT makes file 0006 0001 management easier as it ensures that file names 0010 0005 are not duplicated when images are downloaded to a PC Formatted xD Picture Card used for fb When the camera settings are aRESET the frame number both A and B setting CONT or RENEW is changed to CONT and the frame number itself does not return to 0001 When the xD Picture Card already contains image files with file numbers higher than the highest file number on the last xD Picture Card images are stored beginning from the h
31. CHARGE 0K Tok Siam BACK Yor onal E Y Do not connect to a PC when the USB MODE setting is set to iis See P 77 if you connect to PC by mistake Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable mini B Turn the printer on The camera cannot be used to specify printer settings such as the paper size and print quality Please connect the AC Power Adapter AC 3V sold separately to your camera D Use an xD Picture Card that was formatted on the camera Press the Playback button for approx 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode CHECKING USB appears and then the menu screen is displayed D If the menu screen does not appear check whether the USB mode setting is ims D Depending on the printer some functions are disabled Press A or Y to select PRINT DPOF Press the MENU OkK button When ANOTSETDPOF appears the DPOF settings are not specified To use DPOF printing the DPOF settings must be specified on FinePix A120 beforehand P 32 D Even when WITH DATE is specified in the DPOF settings To k Wal the date is not inserted on printers that do not support date printing PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE m PRINT DPOF Continued sobew Bulmol 59 6 2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER FOR PRINTING IMAGES PictBridge FUNCTION Press the MENU Ok button to download the data to the
32. DPOF _1 Battery level warning on Protection Zoom bar L Date Displaying the On screen Help Instructions for the next step in the Renn procedure are displayed at the bottom RAME FERI of the LCD monitor Press the button indicated o K DANIE Back KANAA Press the MENU OK button to erase aa a the displayed frame To cancel erasing Rita ERD CANCEL y press the DISP BACK button L mri LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA Compatible batteries AA size alkaline batteries 2 or AA size Ni MH batteries sold separately 2 Please use the same brand and grade AA size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera How to use the batteries Never use the following types of batteries as this could cause serious problems such as batteries fluid leakage or overheating Outer casing i 1 Batteries with split or peeling outer casings On Ja 2 Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries together Do not use manganese or Ni Cd batteries 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 and some alkaline batteries may stop providing power more quickly than those supplied with the camera Note also that due to the
33. ER LE is used If other applications will be used at the same time allocate the additional amount required for those applications also uoneyeysul swemyos EF 99 06 5 3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X 1 Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X Do not launch any other applications When the bundled CD ROM is loaded into the CD e8 6 FinePix o ROM drive the FinePix icon appears Double click feo E f P A the FinePix icon to open the FinePix volume Se window P irai Tor Marasa E brviitlar tor Martha 3 Double click Installer for MacOS X O O Pnt frPariewer for Macas XIWYTALLENGUSH MAIKEN The Installer setup dialog appears Click the ergs Installing FinePixViewer button FinePixViewer For more information on what is installed click the Read Me First button and Using FinePixViewer button Read Me First oe ose a ee peeta Pertin ea botra bagreg jia val ital oe a a Using o N Derap of r Lupa Pegler Poe siallag Fier E Bire iapa Ori i a The Authenticate dialog appears Enter the name and password for the 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 The License dialog appears Read the agreement carefully and then if you agree to the terms 6 of t
34. HIS AGREEMENT End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement Agreement is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd FUJIFILM and you which sets forth the terms and ee of the license granted for you to use the software provided by The CD ROM contains third party software In case a separate agreement is provided by a third party supplier for its software the provisions of such separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software prevailing over those of this Agreement 1 Definitions a Media means the CD ROM titled Software for FinePix AX which is provided to you together with this Agreement b Software means the software which is recorded on Media c Documentation means the operation manuals of Software and other cae written materials which are provided to you together with edia d Product means Media including Software and Documentation collectively Use of Software FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable nonexclusive license a to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine executable form b to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed N and c to make one backup copy of Software Restrictions 3 1 You shall not distribute rent lease or otherwise transfer all or any part of Software Media or Documentation to any third party without FUJIFILM s prior written consent You als
35. HY MENU OPERA IO sitissesscccestitiecesecnttuscnden teers taser cceciceattesitiesiccsecentearsoredes 26 QUALITY SETTINGS IN STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE lt eeeeereerereseerrsrerrrerrrererrnrsrrnnsrennee 26 SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY eriiresirresnirsinneieri eiieeii aeaaea ia Ea i Eeee 27 s SHOOTING MODE serriiriicidieneiriiieeiis ceee iini nei EE CEES E eA eTEN OUENN ba Tiaa TERENE EEA 28 EV EXPOSURE COMPENSATION vveessessetsstseeeteeeeeeestenseeeesnseseecea taser sneeasersntansennsaneeaes 29 8 WHITE BALANCE SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE v e e tesestsereresereseeereseeteneeeneneeeees 29 PLAYBACK MENU lt ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES atecseextcsciccecitesceteendtnccvesenccecencnuetlstomnincsseantbinacteetaetereevemtenoutns 30 AUL FRAMES FRAME BACK ccc ehcp ccc cera die tiene Ree EEE EES 30 B DPOF SET FRAME sere ea eee ee 32 HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS DPOF eeeeteetettstisstsrssisrientnrsnisninnnnnnntnninnnnnnnnn tenne nenne nt 32 HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS FRAME SET RESET v vsrrsrrttere teeter tteteeeeeen 32 A DPOF SET FRAME RESET ALLY a tesseecs seca cx scents sensccccediss sttetncneneste ga k iesessaone anoni ne ieoseniiiien ans 34 OnPROTECTING IMAGES FRAME SET ALL RESET ALL eteeeettteririertrisitrtsrrtsittenitieninrennnnne nenene 35 FRAME SET search a acca cae re E EE ET carmen EEE AAEE N EA EEEREN ENa ia AEA eae eotaninie 35 FRAME RESET SET ALL RE SET ALL ciceirristisreisoiisissiinnisiisiii eoni eieiei ia oana aoea aroan 36 E
36. ME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE SETTING oh eewenmww eet iuecbelncicOtececcccdddcauey vewewews oun Gan 48 Ser Sa Mec ee oe ee er ee ee eee 49 5 Software Installation 5 1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC asco ct cars cores ceeeecons cece at ocenieceny sanerissiuadcesesusiontaden ib ieeeduepoies 50 52 INSTALLATION ON rece eeccesgep cg sacideecneeestiscrcnaannnpeweeie Sade agea niacenteueoacenerees 52 53 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X sisceceterteceenccctamcctteesedernesndancertanrencecranacedcenserenegeedianceeieaes 55 6 Viewing Images 6 1 CAMERA CONNECT ION erie heer recat ere ded remreencaidarcde 58 6 1 1 Using the AC power adapter Sold Separately s eee tseeeteiteeetetetr ernest renee 58 6 1 2 Connecting toa TV esenea noer aE EORR E EEEE renee TE EEEE 58 6 2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER FOR PRINTING IMAGES PiotBridge FUNG TIONY stwrentttitianerceteorereemicnctieccetenes caji asa avinen e Enae sidia aaae 59 6 2 1 Specifying images for printing on the camera Ree ee ee ee 59 6 2 2 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF single frame printing eetere ee 60 6 3 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER reece eet ere eo cake neleeeretnmadcaadetnie 62 6 3 1 Connecting toa Computer EES E A peace sd Cnte EE E EE cantar E enes ecunennenmarscecserte es 62 6 3 2 Disconnecting the Camerg errereen ee rrr re re 65 6 4 USING FINEPIX VIGWES sssssssss rrssssssssserssununnnnnnunnunnnnnunnunnnnnnnnnunrnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn n
37. O SYSTEM NTSC DISCHARGE 0K E o k RIA BACK Ter Tel Te USB socket Use the USB cable mini B to connect the mini B camera to your computer Turn the camera on lt Turn your PC on U Take care to ensure that the USB cable mini B is connected the correct way around and that the plugs are pushed fully into the connection sockets When the camera and PC are exchanging data the self timer lamp blinks and the viewfinder lamp blinks alternately green and orange OS DSC appears on the LCD monitor Power save and Auto power off are disabled during USB connection Before replacing the xD Picture Card always disconnect the camera from the PC using the procedure on P 65 D Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the PC See P 65 for information on the disconnection procedure Continued sobew Bulmol 63 6 3 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Set a PC 6 3 2 Disconnecting the Camera Windows 98 98 SE Me 2000 Professional Macintosh Windows D The Windows CD ROM may also be required during installation In this event change CD ROMs as directed by the Once the image has been saved the Remove Camera Media window appears Save Image on screen instructions Wizard Windows To disconnect the camera click the Remove button FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the sa ssf a a Remove Camera AN Save Image Wizard window Save Image
38. TTING THE DATE AND TIME eee etme eee een eee eee nee eee EEEE 13 CORRECTING THE DATE AND IME cere gcse acct cree eects ena 14 CHANGING THE DATE ORDER tect tects E E ea EAEE EE E EEE EEEE EE EEEE 14 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE cerrcnnieareirpe i te cit ere eee a EE EEE eee 15 2 Using the Camera STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES A AUTO MODE eeeseerertetesretterietreretiertetietiernstnttttiettntietteinetntinttetenttetnnetet 16 USING VIEWFINDER eaten acetate E Aa E SEAE EEE EEEE EEES EER 17 E Viewfinder lamp display E E A E E E A Ss 17 NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES seesssrsesssrrrssrrrrsrrrersrnresrnrrrsrrrernrrrrnnrernnnrnnnrnrennrenennreerrneee mnn 17 USING THE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM vressesesreeserseseetestesteeseeeeeseasneenesesneeaneseeseesesesensetiaenneans 18 BEST ey Uli Cee ere R a rrr re er ee 18 PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK E E A eens 19 Single frame playback Fast forwarding through the images Multi frame playback seese 19 Playback ZOOI oerrinne ae inedomeen cae EENE wyerydides memes renee aoa E erea 20 ERASING IMAGES ERASE FRAME E A A T A E E A 21 3 Advanced Features STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS eeeeeeeeseertsesteseerrrererttstreesrrrrsrennee 22 BW MACRO CLOSE UP cerere esiin E SEE ETE S 23 4 FLASH eerca iE AE E A E E N E E 24 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Important Please read ssseceeeeseees eee eeeeneneersne teeter 26 PHOTOGRAP
39. To erase another frame file repeat steps and When you have finished erasing frames files press the DISP BACK button Pressing the MENU OK button repeatedly erases consecutive frames files Take care not to erase an frame file by mistake Protected frames files cannot be erased Unprotect the frames files before erasing them P 35 ALL FRAMES LL FRAMES Pressing the MENU OK button erases all the frames files ERASE ALL OK IT MAY TAKE A WHILE o K DATI BACK AYNAN To cancel the erasing of frames once it is in progress press the DISP BACkK button Even if you stop the procedure immediately some frames files will be erased D Protected frames files cannot be erased Unprotect the frames files before erasing them P 35 If C DPOF SPECIFIED appears press the MENU OK button again to erase the frames files To stop the procedure mid way To cancel erasing of all the frames files while it is in progress press the DISP BACK button Some unprotected frames files will be left unerased fD Even if you stop the procedure immediately some frames files will be erased soinjee4 pooueApy eo 31 32 ix DPOF SET FRAME HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS DPOF gt 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
40. W FUJIFILM igital Tools for the imagination 1 STD Microsoft xD icturecara EXIF Print PictBridge Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings 4 5 Software Installation DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX fA 170 OWNER S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A120 correctly Please follow the instructions carefully 6 Viewing Images BL00360 200 1 Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For customers in the U S A Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic
41. Y The Power save setting is disabled during automatic playback during rechargeable batteries discharging and TIME se when a USB connection is being used DIFFERENCE SET Specifies the time difference settings See P 48 for details Specifies whether the LCD monitor is ON or OFF when the LCD ON OFF camera is turned on in Photography mode Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively FRAME NG CON T eve from previous numbers or begin again See P 49 for details When the camera is in Sleep mode pressing A USB MODE lt CQ3WEB Selects the function when the camera is connected to a computer OE a Ww lt 4 or gt wakes the camera up This is inter See P 58 f ils iaa a ata useful since the camera can be ready to take as H 5 ENGLISH ictures instantly Pressing also the Shutter button Z LANG FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH Specifies the language used for LCD monitor display pict tantly g t tt tt ESPA OL F X wakes the camera up VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC PAL Specifies whether video output is set to NTSC or PAL l H 13 13 13 13 DISCHARGE O Discharges rechargeable batteries See P 72 for details Pressing any other button as well as A Y lt and gt K wakes the camera up Resets all the camera settings other than the DATE TIME TIME DIFFERENCE LANG and VIDEO SYSTEM to the factory MaRESET OK default values set at shipmen
42. a on in Photography mode P 12 3 Set the USB MODE setting in the SET UP menu to B WEB P 45 Turn the camera off P 12 Turn your PC on 6 Use the USB cable mini B to connect the camera to your computer Turn the camera on in Photography mode P 12 8 Using Video Chat with Windows Messenger refer to How to use FinePixViewer in the HELP menu which was installed from the CD ROM THe How to Use FinePixViewer F1 Online FAQ About FinePix iewer Y Take care to ensure that the USB cable mini B is connected the correct way around and that the plugs are pushed fully into the connection sockets C WEB CAMERA gt appears on the LCD monitor Power save and Auto power off are disabled during USB connection Disconnecting the Camera Quit all applications FinePixViewer etc that are using the camera 2 Turn the camera off P 12 3 Unplug the USB cable mini B from the camera Use at DSC mode 1 Set a camera Insert an xD Picture Card into your camera Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 3V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet Slide the Power switch to turn the camera on Set the USB MODE setting in the SET UP menu to ss P 45 Slide the Power switch to turn the camera off USB MOD oe nl LEER gt ENGLISH VIDE
43. a settings A general guide is given below 1 Select the Photography mode OA Auto Oi Manual Leaves the EV and White balance settings to the camera Sets the EV and White balance to manual to easily control yourself 2 Specify the photography settings 7 Macro 4 Flash Quality Self timer EV Exposure compensation W White balance 3 Take the pictures Uses for close up shots Uses for photography in dark locations or for backlit subjects etc Set the size of the recorded image when the picture is taken The size set is matched to the intended use of the print size Uses in situations such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot Uses the AE exposure as a reference value of 0 this function brightens or darkens the shot Uses to fix the white balance to suit the photography conditions and lighting E Photography Mode Specifications ae ON amp MACRO 4 FLASH san Oee CE S ves ves EV Exposure Compensation o no vs mwera wo w vws O vs vws O vs ves O vs vws O vs es noes noes STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS W MACRO CLOSE UP d When you use the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro mode the field visible through the viewfinder does not match the field actually photographed because the viewfinder and lens are in different positions Accordingly you should use the LCD monitor to t
44. ake pictures in Macro mode Select Macro mode to take close up shots The flash is automatically set to Suppressed flash mode Open the lens cover To switch to Macro mode slide the Macro selector switch towards the amp Macro icon until it stops W The amp icon appears on the LCD monitor and close up shots are taken A Macro mode is cancelled and the camera is ready for normal shooting P 16 Focal range Approx 9 cm to 12 cm 3 5 in to 4 7 in Using the camera width about 10 cm or 4 in as a guide ensure that the distance to the subject is between 9 cm and 12 cm 3 5 in to 4 7 in The camera will not focus on subjects outside this focal range To use the flash select the 4 Forced Flash or 4 Slow Synchro setting in the menu screen P 24 25 However you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness exposure for your shot Use a tripod to avoid camera shake when shooting in the dark when W appears D Once the LCD monitor is turned ON and cannot be turned OFF D Canceling Macro mode the LCD monitor remains on Do not take a picture when the Macro selector switch is stopped mid way soinjee4 pooueApy 5 23 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS 4 FLASH Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot Open the lens cover The flash setting changes each time you press the Flash button PB
45. aken may differ in brightness color etc from the image actually recorded Playback the recorded image to check it P 19 D The subject may sometimes be difficult to see clearly on the LCD monitor in bright sunlight or dimly lit scenes etc If so use the viewfinder to take the picture Press the shutter button The camera emits a short beep and takes the picture The data is then recorded There is a slight delay between the Shutter button being pressed and the picture being taken If necessary playback the shot to check the image D When the camera takes the picture the viewfinder lamp lights orange shooting disabled The viewfinder lamp then turns green and the next picture can be taken D The viewfinder lamp blinks orange while the flash is charging The monitor may go dark briefly This is normal See P 74 75 for information on the warning displays To take pictures using the viewfinder press the DISP BACK button to turn the LCD monitor off Turning the LCD monitor off conserves battery power D The viewfinder cannot be used to take pictures in Macro mode Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands Position of your right thumb so that it is handy for using the zoom D Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture camera shake Use a tripod to avoid camera shake particularly for shots in the dark when the selected flash mode is Suppre
46. ally available commercially available PictBridge PictBridge Digital Photo Printer CX 550 Video output FinePix A120 TV monitor Digital Camera commercially available Accessories Guide gt Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories http home fujifilm com products digital index html e xD Picture Card DPC 16 16 MB DPC 32 32 MB DPC 64 64 MB DPC 128 128 MB DPC 256 256 MB DPC 512 512 MB AC Power Adapter AC 3V Use the AC 3V when you want to take pictures or play back images for long periods or when the FinePix A120 is connected to a personal computer Do not use the AC 8V to the cradle to charge the camera batteries The shape of the AC power adapter the plug and socket outlet depend on the country Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR 3UF The 2HR 3UF includes 2 pieces of high capacity AA size Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH batteries Fujifilm Battery Charger with Battery BK NH BK NH2 With Euro type or UK type plug The BK NH BK NH2 includes the quick battery charger BCH NH BCH NH2 and 2 Ni MH batteries The BCH NH BCH NH2 can charge 2 Ni MH batteries in approximately 120 minutes Up to 4 Ni MH batteries can be charged simultaneously Carrying Case SC FXA02 This is a special case made of polyester that protects the camera against soil dust and minor impacts when it is being carried Image Memory Card Reader DPC R1 T
47. amera on in Playback mode Press lt or P to select the movie file PLAYBACK MODE D Movies cannot be played back using multi frame playback Press the DISP BACK button to select single frame playback Indicated by the ws icon Press Y to play the movie The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a playback progress bar D If the subject of the shot is very bright white vertical streaks or black horizontal streaks may appear in the image during playback This is normal Movies are displayed one size smaller than still images Description Playback begins The movie stops when playback ends Pauses the movie during playback Press W again to resume playback Stops playback Press lt or B while playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively TA NOM v IVS E Playing Back Movies po Control Playback ca Fast forward Rewind Skip playback Playing movie files e You may not be able to play some movie files recorded on other cameras e To play back movie files on a computer save the movie file on the xD Picture Card to the computer s hard disk and then play back the saved file Press lt or B during playback to skip forwards or backwards CS through the movie Rewind Fast forward Press lt or gt when the movie is
48. annot be erased Remove the protection Prints were specified for 1000 or The maximum number of frames for which more frames in the DPOF frame prints can be specified on the same xD settings Picture Card is 999 Copy the images for which you want to order prints onto another xD Picture Card and then specify the DPOF settings 76 Troubleshooting gt If you think the camera is faulty check the following once more No power e The batteries have run out e Load new or fully charged batteries e The batteries are loaded backwards eLoad the batteries in the correct direction e The battery cover is not closed e Close the battery cover correctly properly e The AC power adapter plug has come e Plug the adapter back in out of the power outlet e Close the lens cover e Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power adapter Then reload the batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again e Load new or fully charged batteries Nothing happens e Lens cover is opened when I press the e Camera malfunction Playback button e The batteries run out Power cuts out during The batteries run out Load new or fully charged batteries operation Batteries run out e You are using the camera in extremely e Put the batteries in your pocket or quickly cold conditions another warm place to heat them and then load them into the camera just before you take a picture e Wipe the battery ter
49. caused by memory or deactivation can be remedied and the batteries can be restored to their original performance levels Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni MH batteries and are not in fact battery faults See P 72 for the procedure for Discharging rechargeable batteries Do not use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function when alkaline batteries are being used To charge Ni MH batteries use the quick battery charger sold separately Refer to the instructions supplied with the charger to ensure that the charger is used correctly Do not use the battery charger to charge other batteries Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged Due to the way the camera is constructed a small amount of current is used even when the camera is turned off Note in particular that leaving Ni MH batteries in the camera for a long period will overdischarge the batteries and may render them unusable even after recharging Ni MH batteries will self discharge even when not used and the time for which they can be used may be shortened as a result e Ni MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if overdischarged eg by discharging the batteries in a flashlight Use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function provided in the camera to discharge the batteries Ni MH batteries have a limited service life If a battery can only be used for a short time even after repeated discharge char
50. ck by QuickTime 3 0 or later PC Card A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard PC Card Standard A standard for PC cards determined by the PCMCIA PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association US 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 Exif Print Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing Triangular icons tell you that this information requires attention important Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is prohibited Prohibited Filled circles with an exclamation mark tell you an action that must be performed Required oe Never attempt to change or take apart the camera Never open the casing Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged This can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not change heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not place heavy objects on the connection cord These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock
51. ct was too e Try standing approx 2 m 6 6 ft from dark your subject to take the picture e You photographed scenery with Macro e Cancel Macro mode mode selected e You took a close up shot without e Select Macro mode selecting Macro mode There is speckling on The shot was taken with a slow shutter This is a characteristic of CCDs and the image speed long exposure in a high does not indicate a camera fault temperature environment Can t format the xD The xD Picture Card contact area is Wipe the xD Picture Card contact area Picture Card soiled with a clean dry cloth Unprotect frames using the camera on which the protection was first applied Frame erase does not Some frames may be protected erase the frame The ERASE ALL function does not erase all the frames Screens are not eA language other than English is Press the MENU Ok button to display displayed in English selected in the Sza LANG setting in the menu on the LCD monitor SET UP P 46 Press or gt to select GJ and press A or W to select SET UP SET UP screen appears on the LCD monitor Press lt 4 or gt to move to option 3 and then press A or Y to select EB LANG Press lt 4 or gt several times to select ENGLISH Press the MENU OK button e Images do not appear on a TV when Photography mode is selected e T
52. e MENU OK button to protect all the frames files SET ALL OK IT MAY TAKE A WHILE o k MIM BACK RN olan RESET ALL Press the MENU Ok button to unprotect all the frames files RESET ALL RESET ALL OK IT MAY TAKE A WHILE O K DAT BACK AANA To stop the procedure mid way If the images are very large protecting or al ALL unprotecting all the frames files may take some time If you want to take a picture or recording a movie during the procedure press the DISP BACk button To then return to protecting or unprotecting all the frames files start the procedure on P 35 from step RK BACK XANA ET AUTO PLAY AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK Press the Playback button for approx 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor The Power save function does not operate during playback Movie starts automatically When the preview movie or movie ends playback moves on to the next frame Press lt or P to select el PLAYBACK Press A or Y to select the playback interval and the type of image transition Press the MENU Ok button The image frames are advanced and played back To interrput ey PLAYBACK press the A button or MENU OK button Pressing the DISP BACK button once during playback causes the playback frame number
53. e product is used incorrectly as a result Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera lf water or foreign objects get inside the camera turn the camera off remove the batteries and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Continued use of the camera can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not use the camera in the The frame rate refers to the number of images frames that are photographed or played back per second For eit bathroom or shower iN The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature Thie can caise alre ar elece shock example when 10 frames are continuously photographed in a 1 second interval the frame rate is expressed as 10 fps arhe information whichieto be observed o e For reference TV images are displayed at 30 fps bathroom or shower information is ignored Frame rate fps JPEG Joint Photographics 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 ba
54. e you begin the installation Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3 PowerBook G3 1 Power Macintosh G4 iMac iBook Power Macintosh G4 Cube or PowerBook G4 Power Macintosh G5 Operating System Mac OS X compatible with version 10 2 6 to 10 3 1 RAM 192 MB minimum 256 MB or more recommended Hard disk space Amount required for installation 200 MB minimum Amount required for operation 400 MB minimum When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix 2 GB or better Display 800 x 600 pixels or better at least 32 000 colors When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix 1024 x 768 or better e To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function An Internet connection and e mail transmission software e Connection speed 56 k or better recommended Internet connection 2 1 Models with a USB port as a standard feature 2 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet connection Notes e 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 e 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 e Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed e On Macintosh computers allocate at least 400 MB of virtual memory when RAW FILE CONVERT
55. ed for subsequent connections Specify the settings in the AutoPlay dialog box When FinePixViewer is included in the list of 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 Click the OK button and launch FinePixViewer manually A new removable disk icon appears in the My Computer window FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Save Image Wizard window Save Image dialog box appears Follow the instructions provided on screen to save the images at this point To proceed without saving the images click the Cancel button Regarding the Icons The next time you connect the camera the removable disk drive icon and name change to the FinePix icon and name Proceed to USING FinePixViewer on P 66 sobew Bulmol 65 6 4 USING FinePixViewer 6 4 1 Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions refer to How to Use FinePixViewer in the Help menu for details Macintosh To read How to Use FinePixViewer You must install Adobe Systems
56. elow as a guide select the setting that best suits the aims D The numbers to the right of each setting show the number of available frames When changing the quality setting the number of available frames also changes P 79 Quality mode Sample Uses Printing at A4 or A5 size or printing part of the image cropped at A6 size EMF EIN 2016 x 1512 For better image quality select F 1600 x 1200 Printing at A5 or A6 size a 1280 x 960 Printing at A6 size 640 x 480 For an image attached to E mail or used on a website The self timer is used in situations where the photographer is included in the shot Setting the self timer to ON appears on the LCD monitor In this mode a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds before the shutter is released The self timer setting is cancelled in the following situations e When shooting ends e When the camera is changed to A or tM mode e When the camera is set to Playback mode e When the camera is turned off Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to frame your shot Then press the Shutter button to start the self timer Y Do not stand in front of the lens when pressing the Shutter button The image may not be in focus or get correct brightness exposure The self timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5 seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds after which the picture is taken To stop the self timer once it has started
57. equired for installation 450 MB minimum Amount required for operation 600 MB minimum When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix 2 GB or better Display 800 x 600 pixels or better 16 bit color or better When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix 1024 x 768 or better e To use FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function An Internet connection and e mail transmission software e Connection speed 56 k or better recommended Internet connection 1 Models with one of the above operating systems pre installed 2 When you install the software log in 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 Notes e Connect the camera directly to the computer 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 e When your computer has more than one USB port the camera can be connected to either port e 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 e Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed e Windows 95 and Windows NT cannot be used e Operation is not guaranteed on home built computers or on computers running updated operating system software e When you reinstall or remove FinePixViewe
58. era to your Macintosh until the software installation is completed When the bundled CD ROM is loaded into the CD ROM drive the FinePix volume appears Double click the volume icon to open the volume window D If the FinePix window does not open automatically double click the CD ROM icon 3 Double click Installer for MacOS9 to launch the Installer He The Installer setup screen appears Click the z Paafectina Tairere Ier LAAR TAAAN Installing FinePixViewer button FinePix Viewer ial For more information on what is installed click the Read Me i i i 4 i Read Me Firs P First button and Using FinePixViewer button _ gt Thap deed corte epee eed eg ip Bie nisd ki rida Wei ee ea Using FinePix iewer CBee eee et Par Glee Fere Fin erm bch Coren i P ire imajpa Face ier eiai WP ia r IOTEN AN as ee A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation Click the OK button The User License Agreement for this software appears Read the agreement carefully and then if you agree to the terms of the Agreement click the Agree button If you click the Disagree button the software is not installed Select the installation destination for FinePixViewer Click the Open button to open the installation destination folder Macintosh H Desktop Ciner Macintosh HD ENG Select the installation destination folder Click
59. es 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 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 or animal s eyes may temporarily affect the eyesight Take particular care when taking pictures of children or animals 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 w FUJIFILM FUJI PHOTO FILM CO LTD 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan http nome fujifilm com products digital Printed in China FGS 406102 Ni
60. ety Notes P 81 to make sure you use your camera correctly E Places to Avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations In the rain or in very humid dirty or dusty places In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises such as in a closed car in summer Extremely cold places Places with strong vibration Places with smoke or steam Places subject to strong magnetic fields such as near motors transformers or magnets In contact with chemicals such as next to rubber or vinyl products E Damage by Water or Sand The FinePix A120 can be damaged on the inside and outside by water and sand When you are at the beach or close to water make sure that the camera is not damaged by water or sand Take care not to place the camera on a wet surface E Damage by Condensation If the camera is carried from a cold location into a warm place water droplets condensation may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens When this occurs turn the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera Condensation may also form on the Power Supply and Batteries xD Picture Card In this event remove the xD Picture Card and wait a short time E When the Camera is Not Used or is stored Periods of Time If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries and the xD Picture Card E Cleaning Your Camera Use a blower brush to rem
61. ew settings are cancelled If there lt gt TE LO K NF were previous DPOF settings only the modifications are cancelled Always press the MENU OK button to complete the settings Pressing the DISP BACK button no DPOF settings are specified Canceling a frame To cancel the DPOF setting for a frame you have specified cancel frame perform steps 1 to 3 and then Press lt or gt to select the frame file with the DPOF setting you want to cancel Set the number of prints to 0 zero To cancel the DPOF setting for another frame file repeat steps and Press the MENU OK button to complete the settings 100 0009 D SDP OF Total number of prints soinjee4 pooueApy eo 33 34 i DPOF SET FRAME RESET ALL S8e Press the Playback button for approx 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Press lt or P to select ix DPOF RESET ALL WITHOUT DATE Press A or Y to select RESET ALL Press the MENU Ok button WITHOUT DATE WITH DATE z T z z A message appears To reset all the DPOF settings press the MENU OK button RESET DPOE OK o K DAIN BACK AANA On PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME SET ALL RESET ALL S8e Press the Playback button for approx 1 second to
62. f available frames that can be taken varies depending on the capacities of alkaline batteries and the amount of charge in Ni MH batteries the figures given here for the number of frames that can be taken using batteries are not guaranteed At low temperatures fewer pictures can be taken when the camera is running on batteries Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 80 humidity or less no condensation 101 5 mm x 50 8 mm x 41 5 mm 4 0 in x 2 0 in x 1 6 in not including accessories and attachments Approx 120 g 4 2 oz not including accessories batteries and xD Picture Card Approx 170 g 6 0 oz including batteries and xD Picture Card See P 7 See P 69 E Standard number of available frames recording time per xD Picture Card 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 available frames and the actual number of available frames is greater for xD Picture Cards with higher capacities Quay mode ZEI ToM Movie Movie Number of recorded pixels 2016 x 1512 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 320 x 240 160 x 120 Image Data Size FINE 1 5 MB NORMAL760KB 630KB 470KB 130KB o DPC 16 16 MB DPC 32 32 MB DPC 64 64 MB DPC 128 128 MB DPC 256 256 MB DPC 512 512 MB 339 o a o s er Aros 199 0 Approx 113 mn 332 409 550 1997 Approx 26 7 min Approx 91
63. for approx 1 second Selecting images To select images on the thumbnail lists screen hold down lt 4 or B for approx 1 second during playback Multi frame playback In Playback mode press the DISP BACk button to change the display shown on the LCD monitor Press the DISP BACk button until the multi frame playback screen 9 frames appears Press A Y lt or gt to move the cursor orange frame to the frame you want to select Press A or Y repeatedly to jump to the next page Press the DISP BACK button again to view an enlarged version of the image D The LCD monitor text display disappears after 3 seconds Y Playback zoom cannot be used with multi frame playback This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix A120 or still images excluding some uncompressed images recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD Picture Cards eilawesd y Buisn ne 19 20 pcaveack MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK o BACK Jey Kea a Playback zoom Press the A W Y Ml switch during single frame playback to zoom in enlarges or out on a still image A zoom bar appears Press the DISP BACK button to return to single frame playback E Zoom scales Quality mode a 2016 1512 a 600 120 GD 1280x960 HD 640 480 Press lt 4 or P to select to PANNING Press
64. g at the setting or 240 seconds long movie at the setting can be recorded Specifications See P 42 for information on changing the quality mode Motion JPEG without sound The available recording time for a movie may decrease a A depending on the amount of free space on the xD Quality selection method Picture Card 320 x 240 pixels See P 79 for the available recording time with xD Picture 160 x 120 pixels Cards A Frame rate 10 frames per second You cannot turn the LCD monitor off in this mode See P 80 for information on the frame rate It may not be possible to playback your movies on other cameras Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Press or gt to select B SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE A AUTO MANUAL rm MOVIE Press A or Y to select 8 MOVIE Press the MENU OkK button The available recording time and GS amp STANDBY 60s appears on the LCD monitor rm STANDBY 60s rm STANDBY STORING RK Press the A 1 or Y 4 swich to zoom in and out A zooming bar appears on the LCD monitor Digital zoom focal length 35 mm camera equivalent Approx 38 mm to 118 mm Maximum zoom scale 3 1x Focal range Approx 0 8 m 2 6 ft to infinity Select Macro mode for close up shots P 23 Movies recorded with the digital zoom have slightly l
65. ge cycles it may have reached the end of its service life AC Power Adapter Always use only the AC Power Adapter AC 3V sold separately The use of other AC power adapters may result in damage to your camera Use AC power adapter for indoor use only Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital camera s DC input terminal To disconnect pull out the plug gently Do not pull on the cord Do not use this AC power adapter with any device other than your camera During use the AC power adapter will become hot to the touch This is normal Do not take apart the AC power adapter Doing so could be dangerous Do not use this device in a place with hot humid place Do not subject AC power adapter to strong shocks This device may emit a humming But this is normal f used near a radio this device may cause static if this happens move the camera away from the radio 71 72 Power Supply and Batteries Procedure for discharging rechargeable Ni MH batteries The Discharging rechargeable batteries function can only be used with Ni MH batteries The Discharging rechargeable batteries function should not be used with alkaline batteries as it will completely drain the battery charge Use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function in the fo
66. he Agreement click the Accept button 7 The Read me dialog appears Click the Continue button The FinePixInstallOSX window appears Click the Install button to install FinePixViewer and RAW FILE CONVERTER LE amp 8 FirePialinia l5 Envy ingali g f Read Me Click the batali bumen oo instal a Expy banal gor r ji Vi SLU 2 imagely perry imageiiner VOD2 4 eR b IE LET Berbal Lao Install mageliner VEDZ al eee a he Paced lha dai eee HO T Committ inalaller Imagotiaan VOCr Bogeinen She dann ersi ot der installabon von lmapelinar VOOZ BES tmageMiner VOOR A iniralling Locsiired rin File Bot 0G bemi tres tallineg E f cancel This anstalier was created wath Aladdin s Stuffit InetallorMaker The ImageMixer VCD2 installer automatically starts up and a window showing the installation progress appears Installation may take several minutes 10 cies FinePixViewer installation completed message dialog appears then click exit button and close it 1 Launch Image Capture from the Applications folder m 3 u 3 Adena im Capture TETT Select Preferenes from the Image Capture oc q Servier menu 4 Hide image Caphiare Mii ae a Hide Ceheri o Show All Change the Image Capture settings SA Fett view Window Help set Quit image Capture mq n Sep oe Pease pia be 13 Select Other from When a camera is connected open
67. he 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 3V 4 MB to 128 MB 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 II Compatible with xD Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB and SmartMedia of 3 3V 2 MB to 128 MB e CompactFlash Card Adapter DPC CF Loading an xD Picture Card into this adapter allows you to use the card as a CompactFlash card Type I Windows 95 98 98 SE Me 2000 Professional XP Mac OS 8 6 to 9 2 X 10 1 2 to 10 1 5 xD Picture Card USB Drive DPC UD1 This is a compact card reader for xD Picture Cards Simply plug the drive into the USB port to read and write data to an xD Picture Card No driver installation is required except on Windows 98 98 SE Compatible with xD Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB Windows 98 98 SE Me 2000 Professional XP Mac OS 9 0 to 9 2 X 10 0 4 to 10 2 6 69 70 Using Your Camera Correctly gt Read this information and the Saf
68. he camera is not connected to the TV e Connect the camera and TV correctly correctly e TV is selected as the TV input e Set the TV input to VIDEO e The video output setting is incorrect e Change the setting to NTSC or PAL P 46 When the camera is e The USB cable mini B is not correctly e Set up the camera and the USB cable connected to ajJ _ connected to the PC or camera mini B correctly personal computer e The PC is not turned on e Turn the PC on PC the photographed image appears on the camera s LCD monitor There is no image on e Photography mode is selected The camera no longer The camera has suffered an unforeseen Briefly remove the batteries or works correctly problem disconnect the AC power adapter Then reload the batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again Can t print with das is not selected in USB mode in Select dass in USB mode in the SET PictBridge the SET UP menu UP menu Perform steps to to remove the camera from PC Windows The New Hardware Found wizard or Scanner and Camera wizard appears If the wizard does not appear proceed to step Click the Cancel button Disconnect the camera from the PC Macintosh The window for locating the driver appears If the window does not appear proceed to step Click the Cancel button Disconnect the camera from the Maci
69. heck your selection carefully since the process cannot be cancelled once you click OK button Cancel Automatic uninstallation begins When uninstallation ends click the OK button Macintosh Mac OS 9 2 E Uninstalling Exif Launcher FinePixViewer After you have quit Exif Launcher in Exif Launcher Settings in the FinePixViewer Settings menu move the Exif Launcher file from the Startup Items folder in the System folder to the Trash Then select Empty Trash in the Special menu After you have exited FinePixViewer drag the installed FinePixViewer folder to the Trash Then click Empty Trash in the Special menu Mac OS X E Uninstalling FinePixViewer Quit FinePixViewer Then drag the installed FinePixViewer folder to the Trash and select Empty Trash in the Special menu sobew Bulmol 67 68 System Expansion Options gt By using the FinePix A120 together with other optional FUJIFILM products your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses E Image input output to the PC FinePix A120 Personal Computer Digital Camera commercially available Image Memory Card Reader DPC R1 USB xD Picture Card USB DRIVE DPC UD1 USB AD PIGTE GANG PC Card Adapter DPC AD PC card slot CompactFlash Card Adapter DPC CF CF card slot Print creation Printer FinePix A120 ET i i i A Pareonal Computer commerci
70. how the ambience of lamps the light source 3 Shooting under Warm White fluorescent Shooting outdoors in fine weather lamps Shooting in shade 3 Shooting under Cool White fluorescent lamps Shooting in incandescent light X When the flash fires the white balance setting for the flash is used Consequently to achieve a particular effect the Flash mode should be set to Suppressed flash P 25 soinjee4 pooueApy 29 1 ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES Press the Playback button for approx 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Erased frames files cannot be recovered Back up important frames files outo your computer or another media Press lt or B to select tr ERASE ALL FRAMES Erase all unprotected frames files Back up important frames files onto your computer or another media ALL FRAMES FRAME _ _ FRAME Erase only the selected frame file 3 BACK Return to playback without erasing any frames files Press A or Y to select ALL FRAMES or FRAME Press the MENU Ok button ALL FRAMES a BACK 30 FRAME Press lt 4 or B to select the frame file to be erased Press the MENU OK button to erase the ERASE OK currently displayed frame file
71. ht conditions their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye Use Red eye reduction flash to minimize the likelihood of the effect Take the following measures to make Red eye reduction more effective Get the subjects to look at the camera Get as close as possible to the subjects 24 4 Forced flash Use this mode in backlit scenes such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree or to get the correct colors when taking a picture under bright lighting In this mode the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions Suppressed flash Use this mode for taking pictures using indoor lighting for shots taken through glass and for photography in places such as theaters or at indoor sporting events where the distance is too great for the flash to be effective In this situation use the specified white balance P 80 to take pictures that retain the atmosphere given by the ambient lighting Use a tripod to avoid camera shake when shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in the dark condition Y See P 74 for information on the camera shake warning 4 Slow synchro This is a Flash mode that uses a slow shutter speed This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop To prevent camera shake always use a tripod Slowest shutter speed Up to
72. ications as directed by the on screen instructions The installation screens for these applications are displayed as required After restarting the PC install DirectX as directed by the on screen instructions and then restart your PC again If the latest version of DirectX is already installed on your PC this installation is not performed D If the latest version is already installed this window does not appear Do not remove the CD ROM during this procedure USB Video Class Driver is installed 3 After the restart the USB Video Class driver is installed It might take about 3 minutes When installation is completed the system will D If the latest version is already installed this window does not automatically restart appear The driver is only installed on Windows XP SP 1 4 After restarting the PC the Installation of the FinePixViewer has been completed message appears uoneyeysuj semyos EF 51 52 5 2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9 2 Pre installation checklist To run this software you must have the hardware and software described below Check your system before you begin the installation Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3 1 PowerBook G3 1 Power Macintosh G4 iMac iBook Power Macintosh G4 Cube or PowerBook G4 Operating System Mac OS 9 2 2 2 64 MB minimum 256 MB or more recommended When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix 128 MB or better Hard disk space Amount required for i
73. ighest file number on the current xD Picture Card Check the file number by viewing the image The last 4 digits of the 7 digit number in the top right corner of the screen are the file numbers while the first 3 digits show the directory number E 100 0009 Ye OO l Directory number File number D O Frame number When changing the xD Picture Card always turn the camera off before opening the battery cover Opening the battery cover without turning the camera off may cause the Frame number memory to not function 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 YThe displayed frame number may differ for images photographed on other cameras D If FRAME NO FULL appears see P 74 4 23 2004 3 00 PM _s 49 50 Software Installation 9 1 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 Operating System Windows 98 including the Second Edition Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional 2 Windows XP Home Edition 2 Windows XP Professional 2 200 MHz Pentium or better recommended 800 MHz Pentium Ill or better recommended for Windows XP 64 MB minimum 128 MB minimum for Windows XP 256 MB or more recommended Hard disk space Amount r
74. in your camera Always use the camera to erase image data on an xD Picture Card To edit image data copy the image data to the PC and edit the copy Do not copy files other than those that will be used by the camera E Specifications Type Image memory card for digital cameras xD Picture Card Memory type NAND type flash memory Conditions for use Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity 80 max no condensation 25 mm x 20 mm x 2 2 mm 0 98 in x 0 79 in x 0 09 in WxHxD Dimensions 13 Warning Displays gt The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor Warning Displayed Explanation Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy i Lit red The batteries in the camera are fully Load new or fully charged batteries m Movie selected in the DPOF settings You cannot use DPOF to order prints of depleted or very low on charge CAN NOT SET DPOF movies q___ Blinking red COMMUNICATION Displayed for PictBridge e Check that the USB cable is connected There is a strong likelihood of camera Use flash photography However use a properly shake because the shutter speed is tripod for some scenes and modes ERROR e Check that your printer is turned on Displayed for PictBridge e Check that the printer is not out of paper AE Outside the AE continuous range The picture can be taken but the correct may J or out of ink p Pap brighthess exposure will not be obtai
75. ir nature the time for which alkaline batteries can be used decreases in cold conditions 0 C to 10 C 32 F to 50 F The use of AA size Ni MH batteries is better for this reason Use Fujifilm Battery charger sold separately to charge AA size Ni MH batteries See P 70 71 for other notes on using batteries When first purchased or if left unused for a long period the time for which AA size Ni MH batteries can be used may be shorter See P 71 more information When the surfaces of AA size Ni MH batteries terminals have become worn through repeated use or the battery has been taken out of the camera and left for a long period the battery may stop supplying power or may become usable only for shorter periods To restore normal battery operation open and close the battery cover several times to dislodge any soiling on the terminals Check that the camera is turned off viewfinder lamp is off before opening the battery cover D Opening the battery cover while the camera is on the camera is turned off D Do not apply force to the battery cover Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on This could damage the xD Picture Card or ruin the image files on the xD Picture Card Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the LR6 AA size polarity icons alkaline batteries Align the indicators on the xD Picture Card slot and Indicator xD Picture Card and then push the card firmly all the wa
76. lity and expense delete or destroy immediately all Software including its copies Media and Documentation 12 Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with laws of Japan EC Declaration of Conformity We Name Fuji Photo Film Europe G m b H Address Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf Germany declare that the product Product Name FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A120 Manufacture s Name Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Manufacture s Address 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety EN60065 EMC EN55022 1998 Classe B EN55024 1998 EN61000 3 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 1998 following the provision of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC CE Plana pde Dusseldorf Germany February 1 2004 Place Date Signature Managing Director Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA Contents Warning Attaching the strap IMPORTANT Using the strap EC Declaration of Conformity Example of LCD Monitor text display Preface E Still photography mode Accessories included E Playback mode Camera parts and features 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDI eeicetcer aes eeteeeeeeeen crete het ese ener ceeiaeeee 10 T RNINGON AND OFP encrestits ii cco et scars teeeccret aa E a E ed 12 SE
77. llowing situations e When the batteries can only be used for a short time after being charged normally e When the batteries have not been used for a long period e When you purchase new Ni MH batteries Do not use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function while using the AC power adapter In these situations the Ni MH batteries will not be discharged due to the external power supply Press the MENU Ok button Press lt 4 or gt to select GI OPTION and then press A or Y to select SET UP Press the MENU OkK button Do not use the procedure for discharging rechargeable batteries with alkaline batteries Press lt 4 or gt to move to option 3 and then press A or Y to select DISCHARGE Press gt EHI EHE USB MODE amp s S RA LANG ENGLISH VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC D HAR OK ES E o k KM BACK ANA Press lt 4 or P to select OK Press the MENU OK button The screen changes and discharging begins When the battery level indicator blinks red and discharging ends the camera turns off DISCHARGE OK IT MAY TAKE A WHILE FOR DISCHARGING Eada CANCEL To cancel discharging press the DISP BACK button Notes on the xD Picture Card E Image Memory Card This Image Memory Card is a new image recording media xD Picture Card developed for digital cameras The Image
78. minals with a clean dry cloth e Load new batteries e The terminals are soiled e The batteries get un rechargeable No photograph is taken e No xD Picture Card is inserted e Insert an xD Picture Card when the Shutter e The xD Picture Card is fully recorded e Insert a new xD Picture Card or erase button is pressed some unwanted frames e The xD Picture Card is not formatted e Format the xD Picture Card e The xD Picture Card contact area is e Wipe the xD Picture Card contact soiled area with a clean dry cloth e The xD Picture Card is damaged e Insert a new xD Picture Card e The Auto power off function has turned e Turn the camera on the camera off e The batteries run out e Load new or fully charged batteries Can t use the flash e The flash is set to Suppressed Flash e Set the Flash mode to Auto Red eye mode Reduction or Forced Flash The flash cannot be used in some modes e You pressed the Shutter button while e Wait until the flash has finished the flash was charging charging before pressing the Shutter button e The batteries run out e Load new or fully charged batteries The playback image is e The Subject is too far away too dark even though the flash was used e Move to within the effective flash range before taking the picture e Your finger was covering the flash e Hold the camera correctly The image is blurred e The lens is dirty e Clean the lens e The photographed subje
79. n mode Consequently even if L or is not displayed in Playback mode one of them may appear when you change to Photography mode 2 Depending on the battery type and the level of charge in the batteries the camera may run out of power without first displaying a battery level warning This is particularly to happen when batteries that have run out of charge once are re used In situation 2 immediately load new or fully charged replacement batteries Power save function When this function is active it turns off the LCD monitor to reduce power consumption if the camera is not used for 30 seconds P 47 If the camera is then left unused for 2 or 5 minutes the Power save function turns the camera off To restore power to the camera to take pictures briefly close and then reopen the lens cover To play back images close the lens cover then hold down the Playback button for approx 1 second Apeay um a 11 12 TURNING ON AND OFF Turn the camera on in Photography mode Open the lens cover to turn the camera on in Close the lens cover to turn the camera off Photography mode Power save function When this function is active it turns off the LCD monitor to reduce power consumption if the camera is not used for 30 seconds P 47 If the camera is then left unused for 2 or 5 minutes the Power save function turns the camera off To restore power to the camera briefly close and then re
80. n nnnnn 66 6 4 1 Mastering FinePixViewer Qe ee ee ee ee re eer ee 66 6 4 2 Uninstalling the SoftWare ssa ee eee eer Tre eee eee eee 66 System Expansion Options Accessories Guide Using Your Camera Correctly Power Supply and Batteries Procedure for discharging rechargeable Ni MH batteries Notes on the xD Picture Card Warning Displays Applicable Batteries Troubleshooting Notes on the Batteries Specifications Using the AA size Ni MH Batteries Correctly 71 Explanation of Terms AC Power Adapter Safety Notes Preface E Test Shots Prior to Photography For important photographs such as weddings and overseas trips always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd cannot accept liability for any incidental losses such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography incurred as a result of faults with this product E Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner unless intended only for personal use Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances entertainments and exhibits even when intended purely for personal use Users are also asked to note that the transfer of xD Picture Card containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions impo
81. ned e Turn the printer off briefly and then turn it sg back on No xD Picture Card is inserted Insert an xD Picture Card e Refer to the user manual supplied with e The xD Picture Card is not e Format the xD Picture Card in the your printer formatted camera ray e The xD Picture Card contact area e Wipe the contact area on the xD Picture Displayed tor PictBridge See oS E tie aa cay A is soiled Card with a soft dry cloth It may be PRINTER ERROR a a e a a INITIALIZED necessary to format the xD Picture Card RESUME message still appears after checking press If the error message is still displayed u aba replace the xD Picture Card the MENU Ok button to restart printing e Camera fault e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Displayed for PictBridge e Refer to the user manual for the printer e The xD Picture Card contact area e Wipe the contact area on the xD Picture being used and check whether the printer is soiled Card with a soft dry cloth It may be Pee ont To re Hae e The xD Picture Card is damaged necessary to format the xD Picture Card e The xD Picture Card format is If the error message is still displayed print the image s incorrect replace the xD Picture Card e Movie images cannot be printed e Camera fault e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer eee data photographed using The xD Picture Card is fully Erase some images or use an xD Picture You may not be able to print some images Card that has ample
82. nstallation 400 MB minimum Amount required for operation 600 MB minimum When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix 2 GB or better Display 800 x 600 pixels or better at least 32 000 colors When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix 1024 x 768 or better e To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function An Internet connection and e mail transmission software e Connection speed 56 k or better recommended Internet connection 1 Models with a USB port as a standard feature 2 This software does not run correctly in the Mac OS X Classic environment 3 Turn virtual memory on if necessary 4 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet connection Notes e 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 e 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 e Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed e On Macintosh computers allocate at least 400 MB of virtual memory when RAW FILE CONVERTER LE is used If other applications will be used at the same time allocate the additional amount required for those applications also 1 Turn on your Macintosh and start up Mac OS 9 2 2 D Do not connect the cam
83. ntosh The camera was connected to PC when the USB mode was set to dS 1 78 Specifications Model Number of effective pixels CCD sensor Number of recorded pixels Storage media File format Lens Aperture Focal length Focal range Shutter speed Focus Sensitivity Photometry Exposure control Exposure compensation White balance Viewfinder LCD monitor Flash Self Timer Video output Digital camera FinePix A120 3 1 million pixels 1 2 7 inch CCD Number of total pixels 3 14 million pixels Still image 2016 x 1512 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels W090 Movie 320 x 240 pixels 10 frames per second without sound 160 x 120 pixels 10 frames per second without sound xD Picture Card 16 32 64 128 256 512 MB Still image JPEG Exif ver 2 2 Design rule for Camera File System compliant DPOF compatible Movie AVI format Motion JPEG Fujinon single focal lens F5 6 F5 6 f 5 9 mm Equivalent to 38 mm on a 35 mm camera Normal Approx 0 8 m 2 6 ft to infinity Macro Approx 0 09 m 3 5 in to 0 12 m 4 7 in 1 2 sec to 1 2000 sec Fixed focus AUTO Equivalent to ISO 125 200 at flash off AUTO Equivalent to ISO 125 500 at flash on TTL 64 zones metering Program AE 2 1 EV to 1 5 EV in 0 3 step increments in Manual mode Auto Manual modes 7 positions can be selected Real image optical Approx 80 coverage 1 5 inches 62 000 pixels
84. o shall not sublicense assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM s prior written consent 3 2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder you shall not copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation 3 3 You shall not modify adapt or translate Software or Documentation You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation 3 4 You shall not or shall not have any third party reverse engineer decompile or disassemble Software w 4 Ownership All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in Software or Documentation Nothing contained herein shall be construed expressly or implicitly as transferring or granting any right license or title to you other than those explicitly granted under this Agreement 5 Limited Warranty FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of your receipt of Media Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty FUJIFILM shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearing no defect FUJIFILM s entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited to such FUJIFILM
85. open the lens cover Turn the camera on in Playback mode Close the lens cover Leave the lens cover closed Press the Playback button for approx 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode Press the Playback button during playback to turn the camera off Power save function When this function is active if the camera is then left unused for 2 or 5 minutes the Power save function turns the camera off P 47 To restore power to the camera close the lens cover and then hold down the Playback button for approx 1 second Move to Photography mode or Playback mode Open the lens cover to turn the camera on in Photography mode Press the Playback button for approx 1 second during shooting to change to Playback mode Press the Playback button for approx 1 second again to return to Photography mode SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After purchasing the camera first time when you turn camera on the date and time are cleared Press the MENU OK button to set the date and time DATE TIME NOT SET o K HIF BACK AO fD To set the date and time later press the DISP BACK button D If you do not set the date and time this message will appear each time you turn the camera on Press lt or B to select Year Month Day Hour or Minute Press A or Y to correct the setting D DA MM DD YYYY A L mA 20
86. ove dust from the lens LCD monitor screen or viewfinder and then wipe lightly with a soft dry cloth If any soiling remains apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently Do not scratch hard objects against the lens LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth Do not use volatile substances or cleaning products these items can cause damage E Using the Camera When Traveling When travelling overseas do not place your camera in the check in baggage Baggage can be subjected violent shocks and the camera may be damaged inside or outside Applicable Batteries In the camera use AA size alkaline or nickel metal hydride Ni MH batteries Do not use AA size manganese or nickel cadmium Ni Cd batteries in your FinePix A120 because the heat created by the batteries could damage the camera or cause is not to work The life of alkaline batteries varies between brands The life of batteries you purchase may be shorter than those provided with the camera Notes on the Batteries Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to leak become hot ignite or burst Always observe the precautions given below Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins Do not expose the batteries to water and
87. ower image quality Choose the zoom mode that best suits the scene being shot Press the Shutter button down fully to start recording The brightness and color of the LCD monitor shown during movie recording may differ from those shown before recording begins Do not need to hold down the Shutter button The exposure is adjusted for the scene being shot REC appears in the top right corner of the LCD monitor during recording shows the remaining time When the remaining time runs out recording ends and the movie is saved onto the xD Picture Card Press the Shutter button during recording recording ends and the movie is stored on the xD Picture Card If recording is stopped immediately after it begins 1 second of movie is recorded onto the xD Picture Card soinjee4 peoueApy fe 4 42 MOVIE MENU MOVIE MENU QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Press lt or P to select QUALITY Press A or Y to change the setting 2 levels of quality can be selected For better image quality select GM and for longer recording time select i E Recording times per movie Movie size maximum shooting tme Press the MENU OkK button to confirm the setting PLAYING BACK MOVIES Press the Playback button for approx 1 second to turn the c
88. paused the movie advances or goes back one frame Hold down lt 8 or B to move through the frames quickly soinjee4 pooueApy 43 3 ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS S8e Press the Playback button for approx 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Press lt or gt to select Gi OPTION and then press A or Y to select LCD Press the MENU Ok button Press lt 4 or gt to adjust the LCD monitor brightness Press the MENU Ok button to confirm the new setting o K ian BACK Yor eda D To exit this procedure without changing the settings press the DISP BACKk button 44 SET UP USING THE SET UP SCREEN Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Press lt or B to select SJ OPTION and then press A or Y to select SET UP Press the MENU OK button to display the SET UP screen D Always turn the camera off when replacing the batteries Opening the battery cover or disconnecting the AC power adapter without turning the camera off may cause the camera settings to revert to the factory default values set at shipment Press lt or B to move to option 1 to 4 IMAGE DISP ON POWER SAVE FORMAT spPeBEEP o K Saga BACK Jew en
89. printer and print the frames specified in the DPOF settings DB PRINT DPOF bi PRINT DPOF OK o K WAAR BACK Koel Press the DISP BACK button to cancel the printing Depending on the printer the printing may not be canceled immediately or printing may stop mid way through When printing stops mid way briefly turn the camera off and then on again 6 2 2 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF single frame printing Set in dass in the USB MODE setting in the SET UP menu P 45 1 2 Be 4 Be E2 LANG gt ENGLISH VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC DISCHARGE OK o K AA Back XANA D Do not connect to a PC when the USB MODE setting is set to Lis See P 77 if you connect to PC by mistake Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable mini B Turn the printer on The camera cannot be used to specify printer settings such as the paper size and print quality Please connect the AC Power Adapter AC 3V sold separately to your camera D Use an xD Picture Card that was formatted on the camera Press the Playback button for approx 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode CHECKING USB appears and then the menu screen is displayed CHECKING USB ns D If the menu screen does not appear check whether the USB mode setting is ims D Depending on the printer some functions are disabled 60 Press A or Y to select PRINT WITH
90. r the Internet menu and your user ID and password for the FinePix Internet Service are deleted from your computer Click the Register now button enter your registered user ID and password and download the menu again e To use Video Chat a PC running Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 1 is required with a sound card a connected microphone and speakers and Windows Messenger 5 0 or later installed When using a router check that the router is compatible with Windows Messenger Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed 1 Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide Launching the installer manually Double click the My Computer icon x Windows XP users should click My Computer in the Start menu Right click FINEPIX CD ROM drive in the My Computer window and select Open Double click SETUP or SETUP exe in the CD ROM window SETUP SETUP exe x The way file names are displayed differs as described below depending on your computer settings e File extensions 3 letter suffixes indicating the file type may be shown or hidden e g Setup exe or Setup e Text may be shown normally or all in uppercase e g Setup or SETUP Installing other applications You may see messages for installing ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix and WINASPI Install these appl
91. rinted on your prints Press the MENU Ok button RESET ALL WITHOUT DATE A a g When DPOF settings were specified on another camera When the data includes a frame file with DPOF setting that were specified on another camera RESET DPOF OK appears Pressing the MENU OK button erases all of the DPOF settings already specified for each frame file Specify the DPOF setting for each frame file again D 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 RESET DPOF OK l et TOK YES BACKS Press the DISP BACK button to leave the previous settings unchanged Press lt or gt to display the frame file for which you want to specify DPOF settings Press A or Y to set a value up to 99 as the number of copies of the frame file to be printed For frames files that you do not want printed 100 0009 set the number of prints to O zero GDPOF 00009 To specify more DPOF settings repeat steps Total number of prints and Setting for that frame D Prints of up to 999 image frames files can be ordered on the same xD Picture Card D DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies Pressing the DISP BACK button during the settings all the n
92. running press the DISP BACk button A countdown appears on the LCD monitor indicating the time remaining until the picture is taken Self timer mode is cancelled after each shot soinjee4 pooueApy fe 2 28 svi paorocrarHy meno PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Important Please read 3 SHOOTING MODE Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Press lt 4 or gt to select ta SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE MANUAL rm MOVIE Press A or Y to select ta SHOOTING MODE Press the MENU OK button to confirm the selection SHOOTING MODE GAUTO rm MOVIE Explanation Available flash modes This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of conditions AUTO This is the mode for specifying EV exposure compensation AUTO 4 S P 29 and white balance P 29 settings MANUAL SLOW EV EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Select EV in the 43 MANUAL photography mode Use this function for shots to get the correct brightness exposure such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background Compensation range 2 1 EV to 1 5 EV 13 steps in 0 3 EV increments See P 80 for more information on EV Exposure compensation is disabled in the following situations When the flash is used in Auto or Red Eye Reduction mode
93. sed by those copyright laws E Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor is damaged take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor If any of the following situations arise take the urgent action indicated f liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water f liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Then seek medical assistance E 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 E Handling Your Digital Camera This camera contains precision electronic components To ensure that images are recorded correctly do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded E Trademark Information x and xD Picture Card are trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd IBM PC AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp of the U S A Macintosh Power Macintosh iMac PowerBook iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Adobe Acrobat
94. ssed flash Use the viewfinder to frame your shot D For more precise shot framing use the LCD monitor to take the picture Ready to shoot Recording to xD Picture Card Ready to shoot Recording to xD Picture Card Not ready Flash charging Flash will not fire Camera in Power Save mode P 47 xD Picture Card Warnings No card loaded card not formatted incorrect format card full xD Picture Card error When the LCD monitor is turned on more detailed warning messages are displayed P 74 75 NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES The number of available frames on this card appears on the LCD monitor See P 79 for information on standard number of frames for xD Picture Card D See P 26 for information on changing the quality mode The default quality set at shipment is BY N elses y Buisn ne 17 18 STL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES GA AUTO MODE USING THE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM No text displayed 4 LCD monitor OFF Pressing A C81 or Y f 41 the digital zoom can be used with the BY MM and quality settings The digital zoom can only be used for pictures taken using the LCD monitor The digital zoom cannot be used with the EJ setting See P 26 for information on changing the quality mode setting The zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor Digital zoom focal lengths BM Approx 38 mm 49 mm max zoom scale approx 1 3x
95. t A confirmation message appears hen you press B To reset the camera settings press the IMENKIOK Kuan again acai To take pictures briefly close and then re open the lens cover To play back images close the lens cover then hold down Playback button for approx 1 second FORMAT Formatting erases all the frames files a Initialize the xD Picture Card for use in the FORMAT OK camera Back up important frames files onto your computer or another media Ei CANCEL Press lt or P to select OK Pressing the MENU OkK button erases all the frames files and initializes the xD Picture Card Formatting erases protected files also Y f CCARDERROR WRITEERROR READERROR or L CARD NOT INITIALIZED appears see P 74 for information before formatting the xD Picture Card ERASE ALL DATA Oo K HF _s A 47 SET UP TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE SETTING This function sets a time difference relative to the date and time currently set When this setting is enabled the specified time difference is applied when pictures are taken Use this function when traveling to destinations in different time zones Press lt or gt to change between A HOME and LOCAL To set the time difference select LOCAL t HOME Your home time zone LOCAL Your destination time zone TIME DIFFEREN
96. the Save button EJ VM Storage Select the installation destination folder 8 Install ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix as directed by the on screen instructions Continued uoneeysul semyos EF 53 54 5 2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9 2 Mie H Da Tine fiiia r iA A GL ing tai aie ai After restarting the Macintosh the FinePixViewer a Q installation completed message appears Click Using FinePixViewer to view the basic FinePixViewer functions Trea khitan irerochetite Pa haahi habarei a Peis Tha Gins tha te are freee ria Pea ee Hapi maarag 10 install Acrobat Reader click Install Acrobat Reader D Install Adobe Systems Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User s Guide PDF If the latest version already has been installed this step is not required 1 Proceed with the installation as directed by the on screen instructions To install Acrobat Reader later Double click the FinePix CD ROM to open the CD ROM window Double click FinePixViewer for MacOS9 Acrobat Reader English folder Double click English Reader Installer Proceed with the installation as directed by the on screen instructions 9 3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X Pre installation checklist E Hardware and software requirements To run this software you must have the hardware and software described below Check your system befor
97. the battery s original level of performance cannot safe place and unplug the AC power adapter be achieved Continued use of the camera when it is DPOF About the Icons emitting smoke is emitting any unusual Digital Print Order Format The icons shown below are used in this document to odor oF is in any other abnormal state Unplug irom indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can can cause a fire or electric shock l DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media image memory card etc that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are to be printed and how many prints are made of each image EV This icon indicates that death A number that denotes Exposure Value The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject and sensitivity N WARNING or serious injury can result if speed of the film or CCD The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects As the brightness the information is ignored 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 This icon indicates that When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles the EV increases by 1 Likewise when the light is halved the A CAUTION personal injury or material EV decreases by 1 damage can result if the result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored Contact your FUJIFILM dealer and th
98. the battery compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or clothing flush the area thoroughly with water Note that battery fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes If this occurs do not rub your eyes Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact your physician for treatment E Disposing of Batteries When disposing of batteries do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations Using the AA size Ni MH batteries Correctly As a power source in digital cameras AA size Ni MH batteries referred to hereafter as Ni MH batteries are superior to alkaline batteries in several ways such as allowing more shots to be taken with the camera However care must be taken with the way Ni MH batteries are used if their original performance is to be maintained Ni MH batteries left unused in storage for long periods can become deactivated Also repeatedly charging Ni MH batteries that are only partially discharged can cause them to suffer from the memory effect Ni MH batteries that are deactivated or affected by memory suffer from the problem of only providing power for a short time after being charged To prevent this problem discharge and recharge them several times using the camera s Discharging rechargeable batteries function By repeating this cycle several times the temporary reduction in performance
99. ular 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 IMPORTANT to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Notes on the Grant To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules this product must be used with a Fujifilm specified ferrite core A V cable USB cable and DC supply cord For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Please read the Safety Notes P 81 and make sure you understand them before using the camera Be sure to read this page before using the Software NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO LTD PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY ONLY IF YOU DO AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD ROM BY OPENING THE PACKAGE YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY T
100. ure Card in hot humid places or in places where they are exposed to corrosive substances Clean the xD Picture Card with a soft dry piece of cloth when dirty When carrying or storing an xD Picture Card keep it in the special protective case The xD Picture Card will work well for long time but will sooner or later lose its ability to store and play back images or movies If this happens replace it with a new xD Picture Card Never remove the xD Picture Card or turn the camera off during data recording or erasing xD Picture Card formatting as this could be damaged to the xD Picture Card The use of xD Picture Cards is recommended with the FinePix A120 The recording quality cannot be guaranteed when an xD Picture Card other than those manufactured by FUJIFILM are used The xD Picture Card may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after taking pictures This is normal Do not put labels on the xD Picture Card Peeling labels can cause the camera not to work properly E Using xD Picture Card with a PC When you take pictures using an xD Picture Card that has been used on a PC reformat the xD Picture Card using your camera for best quality When you format an xD Picture Card 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 because this will make it impossible to use the xD Picture Card
101. y into the slot D if the xD Picture Card is oriented incorrectly it will not go all the way into the slot Do not apply force when inserting an xD Picture Card Close the battery cover rd Pull out the xD Picture Card taking care that the batteries do not fall out D if the xD Picture Card is difficult to remove take out the batteries first Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check the battery charge There is ample battery charge No icon There is insufficient charge left in the batteries The batteries will soon run out Have a new set of batteries ready The batteries are depleted The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working Replace or recharge the batteries d_i Litred gq Blinking red qi appears as a small icon on the right hand ae side of the LCD monitor L appears as a large T icon on the LCD monitor q __ D The information above is a guide for Photography mode Depending on the camera mode and the type of batteries used the transition from L to LI may occur more quickly Y Due to the nature of the battery the battery low warning may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations This is normal Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use Battery level warning 1 The camera s estimation of the remaining battery charge varies greatly depending on the camera operatio

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