Fujifilm Finepix A405 Users Manual

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This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM

DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A405 correctly.

Please follow the instructions carefully.

BL00330-100(1)

Getting Ready Using

the Camera

Advanced

Features

Software

Installation Viewing ImagesSettings

Warning EC Declaration of Conformity

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 A405

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).

Dusseldorf, Germany August 1, 2003

Place Date Signature/Managing Director

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u

ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA

IMPORTANT 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 THIS AGREEMENT.

End User License Agreement

his End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between

Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms

and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by

FUJIFILM.

The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreement is

provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of such

separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software,

prevailing over those of this Agreement.

1. Definitions.

(a) “Media” means the CD-ROM titled “Software for FinePix SX” which is

provided to you together with this Agreement.

(b) “Software” means the software which is recorded on Media.

related written materials which are provided to you together with

Media.

(d) “Product” means Media (including Software) and Documentation

collectively.

2. 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;

and

3. 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 also 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.

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’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.

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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

violation of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is

subject.

9. Termination.

In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, FUJIFILM

may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice.

10. Term.

This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use

Software, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9

hereof.

11. Obligation upon termination.

Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at

your own responsibility and expense, delete or destroy

immediately all Software (including its copies), Media and

Documentation.

12. Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in

accordance with laws of Japan.

Please read the Safety Notes (➡P.79) and make sure you understand them

before using the camera.

4 5

Getting Ready Using

the Camera

Advanced

Features Settings Software

Installation Viewing Images

Contents

LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA ..................................................................................... 10

SWITCHING ON AND OFF/SETTING THE DATE AND TIME .............................................................. 12

CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME/CHANGING THE DATE ORDER

......................................................... 14

Correcting the date and time .......................................................................................................... 14

Changing the date order ................................................................................................................. 14

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE .............................................................................................................. 15

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE .................................................................................................................. 16

SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (aAUTO MODE) .................................................................................... 18

■Viewfinder Lamp Display ............................................................................................................ 20

NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES ...................................................................................................... 21

■Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card ...................................................................... 21

USING AF/AE LOCK .............................................................................................................................. 22

USING THE ZOOM (OPTICAL ZOOM/DIGITAL ZOOM) ....................................................................... 23

BEST FRAMING ..................................................................................................................................... 23

VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ............................................................................................... 24

Single-frame Playback/Fast-forwarding Through Your Images/Multi-frame Playback ................... 24

Single-frame Playback/Playback Zoom/Panning/Trimming ............................................................ 25

ERASING IMAGES (ERASE FRAME) ................................................................................................... 26

PLAYBACK MODE

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

6ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ................................................................................. 45

SET-UP .................................................................................................................................................. 46

■SET-UP Menu Options .............................................................................................................. 46

FUSING THE SET-UP SCREEN ....................................................................................................... 46

POWER SAVE SETTING ....................................................................................................................... 47

FORMAT ................................................................................................................................................ 48

FRAME NO. ............................................................................................................................................ 48

eMACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY ........................................................................................ 27

dFLASH ............................................................................................................................................. 27

SELECTING aAUTO/sMANUAL .................................................................................................... 29

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ........................................................................................................................ 30

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION .................................................................................................. 30

yQUALITY SETTINGS IN STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE .............................................................. 30

*SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ...................................................................................................... 31

DEV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) .............................................................................................. 32

AWHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) ............................................................... 32

rSHOOTING MOVIES ....................................................................................................................... 33

yQUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE ......................................................................................... 35

rPLAYING BACK MOVIES ............................................................................................................... 36

■Playing Back Movies ................................................................................................................. 36

PLAYBACK MODE

MOVIE MENU

MOVIE MODE

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

oERASING SINGLE/ALL FRAMES ................................................................................................... 37

ALL FRAMES/FRAME/BACK ....................................................................................................... 37

uDPOF SET FRAME ......................................................................................................................... 39

HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ...................................................................................... 39

HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (FRAME SET/RESET) .............................................................. 39

RESET ALL ............................................................................................................................................ 41

iPROTECTING IMAGES:FRAME/SET ALL/RESET ALL ................................................................ 42

FRAME SET .................................................................................................................................... 42

FRAME RESET/SET ALL/RESET ALL ........................................................................................... 43

gAUTO PLAY (AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK) ........................................................................................ 44

PLAYBACK MENU

Warning ............................................................. 2

IMPORTANT ..................................................... 2

EC Declaration of Conformity ............................ 3

Preface .............................................................. 6

Accessories included ........................................ 7

Nomenclature .................................................... 8

Attaching the strap ......................................... 9

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ........... 9

■Still photography mode .......................... 9

■Playback mode ...................................... 9

1 Getting Ready

2 Using the Camera

3 Advanced Features

4 Settings

5.1 THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS .................................................................................................. 49

5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC ................................................................................................. 50

5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2 ...................................................................................... 52

5.4 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X ..................................................................................................... 55

5 Software Installation

6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION ................................................................................................................. 58

6.1.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter .................................................................................. 58

6.1.2 Connecting to a TV .............................................................................................................. 59

6.1.3 Connecting to a Computer ................................................................................................... 59

6.1.4 Disconnecting the Camera .................................................................................................. 62

6.2 USING FinePixViewer ...................................................................................................................... 63

6.2.1 Mastering FinePixViewer ..................................................................................................... 63

6.2.2 Uninstalling the Software ..................................................................................................... 63

6 Viewing Images

System Expansion Options ............................ 65

Overview of the Optional Cradle ................. 66

Accessories Guide ......................................... 67

Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ......... 68

Notes on the Power Supply ............................ 68

Applicable Batteries .................................... 68

Notes on the Batteries ................................ 68

Notes on Using AA-size Ni-MH Batteries and

the Rechargeable Battery NH-10 Correctly... 69

AC Power Adapter ...................................... 69

Procedure for discharging rechargeable

Ni-MH batteries .............................................. 70

Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ ................... 71

Warning Displays ........................................... 72

Troubleshooting .............................................. 74

Specifications ................................................. 76

Explanation of Terms ..................................... 78

Safety Notes ................................................... 79

6 7

Accessories includedPreface

■Test Shots Prior to Photography

For particularly important photographs (such as

weddings and overseas trips), always take a test

photograph and view the image to make sure that the

camera is functioning normally.

hFuji 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.

■Notes on Copyright

Images recorded using your digital camera system

cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws

without the consent of the owner, unless intended only

for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to

the photographing of stage performances,

entertainments and exhibits, even when intended

purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note

that the transfer of xD-Picture Card containing

images or data protected under copyright laws is only

permissible within the restrictions imposed by those

■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.

hIf liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin

Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly

with soap and running water.

hIf liquid crystal gets into your eye

Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least

15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.

hIf liquid crystal is swallowed

Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large

quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek

medical assistance.

■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.

■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.

■Trademark Information

hand xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of

Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

hIBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A.

hMacintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook

and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

hQuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks

used under license. The QuickTime logo is

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

hAdobe Acrobat®Reader®is a trademark of Adobe

Systems Incorporated of the U.S.

hMicrosoft, 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.

hOther company or product names are trademarks or

registered trademarks of the respective companies.

■Explanation of Color Television System

NTSC: National Television System Committee, color

television telecasting specifications adopted

mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television

system adopted mainly by European countries

and China.

■Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)

Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file

format that contains a variety of shooting information

for optimal printing.

h16 MB, xD-Picture Card™ (1)

Included with: Anti-static case (1)

hStrap (1)

hUSB Interface Set (1)

iCD-ROM: Software for FinePix SX (1)

USB cable (included) with Noise Suppression core (1)

iQuick start guide for Camera and Software

installation (1)

hCradle adapter for FinePix A405 (1)

hLR6 AA-size alkaline Batteries (2)

hSpecial video cable

2.5 mm dia. plug-to-pin plug

Approx. 1.5 m (1)

hOwner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

Use this adapter for setting camera to the

optional PictureCradle CP-FXA10 (See P.66).

8 9

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display

■Still photography mode

１００ー０００１

１

．１

１

．２００３

２００３

１

．１

１

．２００３

２００３

!AF

Number of available frames

Camera shake warning

AF warning

Battery level warning

Quality mode

AF frame

Zoom bar

Protection

DPOF

Playback mode

Date

Playback frame number

３３

Macro (close-up)

White balance

EV (Exposure compensation)

Flash

Still photography mode

Zoom bar

Date

Self-Timer

■Playback mode

◆Displaying the On-screen Help ◆

Instructions for the next step in the

procedure are displayed at the bottom

of the LCD monitor. Press the button

indicated. Press the “DISP” button to use the

zoom or the “MENU/OK” button to crop

the image.

Nomenclature ✽Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features.

POWER switch

(P.12)

VIDEO OUT (Video output)

socket (P.59)

Self-timer lamp (P.31)

Shutter button

DC IN 3V

(power input) socket (P.58)

Viewfinder Window

Lens cover

Flash control sensor

Flash (P.27)

Cradle connection

socket

(USB) socket

(P.60)

xD-Picture Card slot

Battery compartment

Tripod mount

Viewfinder

Battery cover

Viewfinder lamp

LCD monitor

DISP (Display) button (P.16, 23)

d/ Macro button (P.27)

c/ Flash button (P.27)

Strap mount

MENU/OK button (P.17)

Mode switch

BACK button (P.17)

a( ) b( )/Zoom switch (P.16, 23)

Movie mode (P.33)

Still photography mode (P.18)

Playback mode (P.24)

Lens

Attaching the strap

Attach the strap as shown in 1and 2.

0102

2Load the batteries correctly as shown.

1Check that the camera is switched off (viewfinder

lamp switches off) before opening the battery cover.

●

Opening the battery cover while the camera is switched on,

the camera is switched off.

●

Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover.

Do not open the battery cover while the camera is

still switched on. This could damage the xD-

Picture Card or corrupt the image files on the xD-

Picture Card.

Getting Ready

◆Power Save Function ◆

If the camera is not used for 2 minutes, this function automatically switches the camera off. When this

function is active, it also switches off the LCD monitor to reduce power consumption if the camera is not

used for 30 seconds (see P.47 for details). If the camera is then left unused for a further period (for 90

seconds), the Power Save function automatically switches the camera off. To switch the camera back

on, slide the “POWER” switch to the side to turn the camera off briefly and then turn it back on.

◆Checking the remaining battery charge ◆

●

The information above is an approximate guide for photography mode. Depending on the camera mode and the type

of batteries used, the transition from “C” to “V” may occur more quickly.

●

When the batteries run out, “V” is displayed and camera operation automatically stops. When this occurs, the

camera may work if you switch it on again even without loading new or fully charged batteries. However, this may

cause camera faults such as the camera switching itself off without retracting the lens. Always load new or fully

charged batteries.

●

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 and does not indicate a fault. Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use.

“C” is displayed as a small icon on the right-hand

side of the LCD monitor. “V” appears as a large

icon on the LCD monitor.

３３３３

1M1M

Switch the camera on and check that no battery level warning (Cor V) is displayed on the LCD

monitor. If no icon is displayed, there is ample charge left in the batteries.

1There is ample remaining battery charge.

2The battery charge is low. Have a new set of

batteries ready.

3The batteries run out. The display will shortly go

blank and the camera will stop working. Replace

or recharge the batteries.

Blinking red

Lit red

No icon

LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA

1Getting Ready

Compatible batteries

hAA-size alkaline batteries (2), Rechargeable Battery NH-10 (sold separately), or AA-size Ni-MH

batteries (sold separately) (2).

●

Please use the same brand AA-size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera.

◆How to use the batteries ◆

hNever use the following types of batteries, as this could cause serious

problems such as batteries fluid leakage or overheating:

1. Batteries with split or peeling outer casings

2. Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries together

hDo not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.

hSoil, such as fingermarks, on the poles of the batteries can significantly

reduce the amount of time for which the batteries can be used.

hThe time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can

be used varies depending on the brand, and some alkaline batteries may stop providing power more

quickly than those supplied with the camera. Note also that due to their nature, the time for which

alkaline batteries can be used decreases in cold conditions (0°C to +10°C). The use of AA-size Ni-

MH batteries is recommended for this reason.

hCradle can be used in combination with camera and to charge rechargeable Battery NH-10 (sold

separately). Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries.

hSee P.68, 69 for other notes on using batteries.

hWhen first purchased or if left unused for a log period, the time for which AA-size Ni-MH

batteries or rechargeable Battery NH-10 can be used may be shorter. See P. 69 for details.

Outer casing

Gold marking

Align the gold mark on the xD-Picture Card slot

with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card

and then push the card firmly all the way into the

slot.

●

The xD-Picture Card will not slide fully into the slot if it is

inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to apply undue

force to the xD-Picture Card.

4Close the battery cover.

◆When you want to replace the xD-Picture Card ◆

When you push the xD-Picture Card into the slot

and then slowly remove your finger, the lock is

released and the xD-Picture Card is pushed out.

Rechargeable

battery NH-10

LR6 AA-size

alkaline batteries

Lit red

Blinking red

Getting Ready

SWITCHING ON AND OFF/SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

1Turn the Mode switch to select the mode you

want to use.

2Open the lens cover to use the camera in still

photography/Movie mode.

Slide the “POWER” switch to turn the camera on

and off. When you switch the camera on, the

viewfinder lamp lights (green).

●

When the “…” warning message appears on the

LCD monitor, the lens cover has not opened fully. Open the

lens cover all the way.

The lens moves when the camera is in “q” or “r”

mode. Because these actions involve precision

mechanisms, take care not to obstruct the lens with

your hand or fingers.

Obstructing the lens will cause a malfunction or

fault and the “∂” or “ß”

message will appear. Take care also not to get

fingerprints on the camera lens as this will result in

impaired image quality in your shots.

When you first switch the camera on, the date is

cleared. Press the “MENU/OK” button to set the

date and time.

●

To set the date and time later, press the “BACK” button.

●

If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation message

will appear each time you switch the camera on.

1Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day,

Hour or Minute.

2Press “a” or “b” to correct the setting.

●

Holding down “a” or “b”, the numbers change continuously.

●

When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM setting

automatically switches.

Once you have set the date and time, press the

“MENU/OK” button. Pressing the “MENU/OK”

button switches the camera to Photography or

Playback mode.

●

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).

0102

Getting Ready

Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the

settings are completed.

CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME/CHANGING THE DATE ORDER

11Press the “MENU/OK” button.

2Press “d” or “c” to select “F” OPTION and

then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

21Press “a” or “b” to select “DATE/TIME”.

2Press “c”.

010302

0102

Correcting the date and time

1Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day,

Hour or Minute.

2Press “a” or “b” to correct the setting.

●

Holding down “a” or “b”, the numbers change continuously.

●

When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM setting

automatically switches.

0102

Changing the date order

1Press “d” or “c” to select the date order.

2Press “a” or “b” to set the date order. Refer to

the table below for details of the settings.

0102

11Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu screen.

2Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to select “SET-UP”

from the “F” OPTION menu.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

1The “SET-UP” screen appears. Press “a” or “b”

to select “ ”.

2Press “c” to select “ ”, “ENGLISH”,

“FRANCAIS”, “DEUTSCH”, “ESPAÑOL” or “ ”.

You can cycle through the language settings by

pressing “c”.

●

The screens in this manual are shown in English.

●

See P.46 for more information on the “F” OPTION menu.

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

0102

Date order Explanation

YYYY.MM.DD 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.

Using

the Camera

You’ve read the chapter on getting ready and the camera is now set up and ready to take pictures.

“Using the Camera” describes the basic camera operations of “Taking Pictures”, then “Viewing Images”

and “Erasing Images”.

This section describes the camera’s functions.

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

2Using

the Camera

0 a( )b( ) button

Turn the Mode switch to change modes.

Still photography mode: Still image shooting.

Playback mode: Photographed image playback.

Movie mode: Movie recording.

Use this switch to change the camera

on and off.

Press this button to select the LCD monitor

display.

Photography: Switches the LCD monitor on

and off or displays the

framing guides.

Playback: Switches text display on and off

or selects multi-frame playback.

Photography: ab button

Press “ ” to zoom in (telephoto).

Press “ ” to zoom out (wide-angle).

Playback: ab button (Panning frames (files))

Press “ ” to enlarge the image.

Press “ ” to revert to normal display.

0 dc button

Photography: d button

Switches Macro ( ) on and off.

c button

Sets the flash ( ).

Playback: Change frame or (in a movie) frame

advance.

0 Changing modes

● POWER switch

0 DISP button

Press this button to stop a

procedure midway through.

In the Owner's Manual the up, down, left and right directions on the 4-direction button are

indicated by black triangles. Up or down is shown as “ab”, and left or right is shown as “dc”.

1Display the menu.

Press the “MENU/OK” button.

4Confirm the setting.

Press the “MENU/OK” button.

2Select a menu option.

Press the left or right arrow on the dc

button.

3Select a setting.

Press the up or down arrow on the f

button.

0 Using the Menus

0 BACK button

Using

the Camera

●

Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as

described on P.68.

●

Using the flash in very dusty conditions or when it is snowing,

white dots may appear in the image due to the flash reflecting

off the dust particles or snowflakes. Try taking the shot using

Suppressed Flash mode.

1Turn the Mode switch to “q”.

2Open the lens cover.

3Slide the “POWER” switch sideways to switch

the camera on.

hFocus distance: Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity

To take pictures using the viewfinder, press the

“DISP” button to switch the LCD monitor off

(Switching the LCD monitor off conserves battery

power).

●

Note that you cannot switch the LCD monitor off in Macro

mode.

●

For subjects closer than 80 cm (2.6 ft.), use Macro photography

(➡P.27).

●

If a “å”, “˙”, “∆” or

“©” message appears, see P.72.

Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the

camera with both hands. Position the thumb of your

right hand so that it is handy for using the zoom.

Take care to hold the camera so that your fingers

or the strap do not cover the lens, flash or flash

control sensor. If the lens, flash or flash control

sensor is obscured by your fingers or the camera

strap, you may not be able to obtain the correct

brightness (exposure) for your shot.

●

Take care to avoid scratching the lens when handling the

camera.

●

The image will be blurred if the camera moves when taking

the picture (camera shake). Use a tripod to avoid camera

shake, particularly for shots in dark locations when the flash

is set to Suppressed Flash mode.

●

There may be some unevenness in the brightness at the

lower edge of the LCD monitor. This is normal and does not

indicate a fault. This does not affect the photographed image.

SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (

AUTO MODE)

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

4To zoom in on your subject, press Zoom switch “a”

([telephoto). To zoom out, press “b” (]wide-

angle). A “zoom bar” appears on the LCD monitor

to zoom in or out.

hOptical zoom focal length (35 mm camera

equivalent)

Approx. 36 mm-108 mm

Maximum zoom scale: 3×

●

Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches between

optical zoom and digital zoom (➡P.23). Pressing the same

Zoom switch again switches between zoom modes.

Using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, frame your

shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto

Focus) frame.

●

If your subject is not in the center of the picture, use AF/AE

lock to take the picture (➡P.22).

●

The image shown on the LCD monitor before you take the

shot may differ in its brightness, color, etc. from the image

actually recorded. If necessary, play back the recorded image

to check it (➡P.24).

●

To frame your shot precisely, take the picture using the LCD

monitor.

●

In some conditions it may be difficult to see your subject

clearly on the LCD monitor (Such as in sunny weather

outdoors or when you are shooting dimly lit scenes.) In such

situations, use the viewfinder to take the shot.

6Using the viewfinder to take a picture at a distance

of 0.8 m to 1.5 m (2.6 ft. to 4.9 ft.), only the shaded

area in the figure is photographed.

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1M1M

Zoom bar

３３３３

1M1M

AF frame

LCD monitor

View finder

AF frame

Continued

20 21

Using

the Camera

7Press the Shutter button down halfway. Focusing is

complete when the AF frame on the LCD monitor

shrinks and the viewfinder lamp (green) stops

blinking and remains lit.

●

If “{” appears on the LCD monitor, the camera cannot focus.

●

Pressing the shutter button down halfway, the image on the

LCD monitor freezes briefly. However, this is not the recorded

image.

●

If “{” appears on the LCD monitor, (e.g. the shot is too dark

for the camera to focus), try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from

your subject to take the picture.

SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (aAUTO MODE)

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

8To take the picture, press the Shutter button down

fully without lifting your finger off it. The camera beeps

and takes the picture, and the data is then recorded.

●

There is a slight delay between the Shutter button being

pressed and the shot being taken. If necessary, play back the

shot to check the image.

●

Pressing the Shutter button down fully in one motion, the shot

is taken without the AF frame changing.

●

When you take the shot, the viewfinder lamp lights orange

(shooting disabled). The viewfinder lamp then changes to

green to indicate that the next picture can be taken.

●

The viewfinder lamp blinks orange while the flash is charging.

If the LCD monitor is switched on, the screen goes dark. This

is normal and does not indicate a fault.

●

See P.72-73 for information on the warning displays.

Beep

◆Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ◆

Though the FinePix A405 uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not

be able to focus at all for the types of subjects and situations listed below. In such cases, the image

may be out of focus.

hVery shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body

hSubjects photographed through glass

hSubjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur

hSubjects with no substance, such as smoke or

flames

hWhen the subject is dark

hWhen there is very little contrast between the

subject and the background (such as white walls

or subjects dressed in the same color as the

background)

hSubjects moving at high speed

hWhen something other than your subject is close

to the AF frame, has contrasting areas of light and

dark and is either closer or further away than your

subject (as when you photograph someone

against a background with strongly contrasting

elements)

For subjects of this type, use AF/AE lock (➡P.22).

■Viewfinder Lamp Display

Display Status

Lit green Ready to shoot

Blinking green AF/AE in progress, camera shake warning or AF warning (Ready to shoot)

Blinking green and

orange alternately

Recording to xD-Picture Card (Ready to shoot)

Lit orange Recording to xD-Picture Card (Not ready)

Blinking orange Flash charging (Flash will not fire)

Blinking green

(1-second intervals)

Camera in Power Save mode (➡P.47)

Blinking red hxD-Picture Card Warnings

No card loaded, card not formatted, incorrect format, card full, xD-Picture Card error

hLens operation error

✽When the LCD monitor is switched on, more detailed warning messages are displayed (➡P.72-73).

NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES

The number of available frames in this card is

displayed on the screen.

●

See P.30 for information on changing the quality mode.

●

The default quality mode “y” set at shipment is 1.

■Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card

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

larger the xD-Picture Card capacity, the greater the divergence between the actual number of available frames and the

number shown here. Also, because the amount of data recorded for a shot varies depending on the subject, in some cases

the number of shots may decrease by 2 or may remain the same. As a result, the actual number of recordable shots may

either decrease or increase.

Quality mode

DPC-16 (16 MB)

DPC-32 (32 MB)

DPC-64 (64 MB)

DPC-128 (128 MB)

DPC-256 (256 MB)

Number of recorded pixels

44M 22M 11M `0.3M

128

257

101

204

409

137

275

550

122

247

497

997

1997

DPC-512 (512 MB) 515 818 1101 3993

2304 ×1728 1600 ×1200 1280 ×960 640 ×480

Using

the Camera

Beep

In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects

(two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If

the shot is taken at this point, the subjects will not

be in focus.

Move the camera slightly so that one of the

subjects is in the AF frame.

Without moving the camera, press the Shutter

button down halfway (AF/AE lock). Focusing is

complete when the AF frame on the LCD monitor

shrinks and the viewfinder lamp (green) stops

blinking and remains lit.

Continue to hold the Shutter button down halfway

(AF/AE lock). Move the camera back to the original

image and then fully press down on the Shutter

button.

●

You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as you like

before releasing the shutter.

●

The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes and can

be used to ensure excellent results.

◆AF (Autofocus)/AE lock (Auto-exposure) ◆

On the FinePix A405, when you press the Shutter button down half way, the focus and exposure

settings are fixed (AF/AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of the image or if

you want to set the exposure before you compose the final shot, lock the AF and AE settings and then

compose and shoot your picture to get the best results.

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USING AF/AE LOCK

Scene

USING THE ZOOM (OPTICAL ZOOM/DIGITAL ZOOM)

Zoom in and out by pressing “a([)” and “b(])” respectively.

When zooming switches between optical and digital, the “■” indicator stops. Pressing the same

zoom button again starts the “■” indicator moving again.

The position of the “■” indicator on the zoom bar

shows the zooming status.

hIf the “■” is below the dividing line, the optical

zoom is being used. If it is above the line, the

digital zoom is being used.

●

The digital zoom cannot be used with the “4” setting.

●

See P.30 for information on changing the quality mode

setting.

●

If the shot goes out of focus during zooming, hold the Shutter

button down halfway to refocus the shot.

●

The digital zoom can only be used for shots taken using the

LCD monitor.

●

This camera features 5 levels of zoom magnification.

However, due to the lens performance characteristics, the

intervals between the 5 levels are not equal. Note also that

the zoom speed varies slightly close to the maximum

telephoto setting.

BEST FRAMING

Turn the modo switch to “q” to set “Framing

Guideline”.

The LCD monitor display changes each time you

press the “DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button

until “Framing Guideline” appears.

Use this frame with main subject positioned at the intersection of

two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon.

This frame allows you to compose your own shots while

remaining aware of the subject's size and the balance of the shot.

●

The framing guideline is not recorded on the image.

●

The lines in the scene frame divide the recorded pixels into 3 roughly equal

parts horizontally and vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting print

may be shifted slightly from the scene frame.

hOptical zoom focal length (35 mm camera equivalent)

Approx. 36 mm-108 mm, Maximum zoom scale: 3×

hDigital zoom focal lengths (35 mm camera equivalent)

2: Approx. 108 mm-155 mm, Maximum zoom scale: 1.44×

1: Approx. 108 mm-194 mm, Maximum zoom scale: 1.8×

`: Approx. 108 mm-270 mm, Maximum zoom scale: 2.5×

LCD monitor ON

Framing guideline displayed

LCD monitor OFF

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1M1M

Optical

zoom

Digital

zoom

Zoom bar display

◆Important ◆

Always use AF/AE lock when composing a shot.

The image may not be focused correctly if you do

not use AE/AF lock.

SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (aAUTO MODE)

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Using

the Camera

VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK)

PLAYBACK MODE

Single-frame Playback

1Turn the Mode switch to “w”.

2Press “c” to scan forward through your images

and Press “d” to scan backwards.

●

Turning the Mode switch to “w”, your last shot is played

back.

Fast-forwarding Through Your Images

During playback, you can skip backwards or

forwards through the images (the frame number

increases or decreases) by holding down “d” or

“c” for approximately 1 second.

The displayed image does not change, but a

progress bar indicates the approximate playback

location on the xD-Picture Card.

Multi-frame Playback

In playback mode, the display shown on the LCD

monitor switches each time you press the “DISP”

button. Press the “DISP” button until the multi-

frame playback screen (9 frames) appears.

1Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to move the cursor

(orange frame) to the frame you want to select.

Pressing “a” or “b” repeatedly switches to the

next page.

2You can display an enlarged version of the

current image by pressing the “DISP” button

again.

●

The LCD monitor text display disappears after approximately

3 seconds.

●

Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback.

Text displayed

No text displayed

Multi-frame playback

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◆Still images that can be viewed ◆

You can use this camera to view still images recorded on the FinePix A405 or still images (excluding

some uncompressed images) recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards.

Playback frame

number

Pressing the “a ( )” or “b ( )” switch

during single-frame playback zooms in

(enlarges) or out on a still image. Using this

function, a zoom bar appears.

■ Zoom scales

Quality mode

(2304 × 1728) 14.4×

10×

8×

4×

(1600 × 1200)

(1280 × 960)

(640 × 480)

Max. zoom scale

Pressing “a”, “b”, “d”, or “c” to display

another area.

The size of a saved image varies

depending on the zoom scale. For 0.3M,

the “ TRIMMING” option appears in

yellow.

For levels below 0.3M, the “ TRIMMING”

message is not shown.

Press the “BACK” button to return to

single-frame playback.

Switch using the “DISP” button.

Playback Zoom

Single-frame Playback

Press the “MENU/OK” button to crop the

image.

Check the size of the saved image and press the “MENU/OK”

button. The cropped image is added as a separate file in the final

frame.

■ Image Sizes

Best for A6 or A5 size prints.

Best for A6 size prints.

For an image attached to E-mail or used on a

website.

Panning

Trimming

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Zoom bar

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Advanced

Features

ERASING IMAGES (ERASE FRAME)

PLAYBACK MODE

1Turn the Mode switch to “w”.

1Press the “MENU/OK” button during playback to

display the menu.

2Press “d” or “c” to select “o” ERASE.

1Press “a” or “b” to select “FRAME”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the

selection.

See P.37 for information on “ALL FRAMES”.

41Press “d” or “c” to select the frame (file) to be

erased.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the

displayed frame (file).

To erase another image, repeat steps 1and 2.

When you have finished erasing images, press the

“BACK” button.

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0102

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Pressing the “MENU/OK” button repeatedly erases

consecutive images. Take care not to erase an image by

mistake.

0102

Note that mistakenly erased frames (files) cannot

be recovered. You should back up important

frames (files) that you do not want to be erased

onto your computer or another media.

Return to

single-frame

playback

MACRO (CLOSE-UP)PHOTOGRAPHY/

FLASH

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

eMACRO (CLOSE-UP)PHOTOGRAPHY

Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close-up

shots.

1Turn the Mode switch to “q”.

2Press the “e” Macro button. The “e” appears

on the LCD monitor indicating that you can take

close-up shots.

To cancel Macro mode, press the “e” Macro

button again.

hFocus distance

Approx. 0.1 m to 1.0 m (3.9 in to 3.3 ft.)

hEffective flash range

Approx. 0.3 m to 1.0 m (1.0 ft. to 3.3 ft.)

●

Macro photography is automatically cancelled in the following

situations:

iWhen the Mode switch setting is moved to another setting

(excluding w)

iWhen the camera is switched to“a” or “s” mode

iWhen the camera is switched off

●

Select the appropriate flash mode for the conditions.

●

To take pictures in a dark location (when the “|” camera

shake warning icon is displayed), use a tripod to prevent

camera shake.

●

The lens is fixed at the wide-angle zoom setting and only the

digital zoom can be used.

●

The LCD monitor is automatically switched ON and cannot be

switched OFF.

●

Canceling Macro mode, the LCD monitor remains on.

dFLASH

Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type

of shot.

1Turn the Mode switch to “q”.

2The flash setting changes each time you press

the “d” Flash button. The last flash mode

displayed is selected.

hEffective flash range (for aAUTO)

Wide-angle: Approx. 0.8 m to 4.5 m

(2.6 ft. to 14.8 ft.)

Telephoto : Approx. 0.8 m to 3.0 m

(2.6 ft. to 9.8 ft.)

●

Using the flash in very dusty conditions or when it is snowing,

white dots may appear in the image due to the flash reflecting

off the dust particles or snowflakes. Try taking the shot using

Suppressed Flash mode.

●

The flash charging time may increase if the charge remaining

in the battery is low.

●

Taking a shot using the flash, the video image may disappear

and the screen go dark as the flash charges. At the same

time, the viewfinder lamp blinks orange.

●

“c” and “n” can not be used in the “a” Still photography

mode.

If you use the viewfinder to take a picture

in Macro mode, the field visible through

the viewfinder does not match the field

actually photographed because the

viewfinder and lens are in different

positions. Accordingly, you should use

the LCD monitor to take pictures in

Macro mode.

Auto Flash Mode (no icon)

Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires

automatically as required by the shooting conditions.

●

Pressing the Shutter button while the flash is charging, the shot will be

taken without the flash.

3Advanced

Features

28 29

Advanced

Features

eMACRO (CLOSE-UP)PHOTOGRAPHY/dFLASH

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

bRed-Eye Reduction

Use this mode to ensure that the subject’s eyes appear

natural when photographing people in low-light conditions.

The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture is taken

and then fires again to take the actual picture.

The flash fires automatically as required by the shooting

conditions.

●

Pressing the Shutter button while the flash is charging, the shot will be

taken without the flash.

dForced Flash

Use this mode to photograph backlit scenes, such as a

subject against a window or in the shade of a tree, or to

obtain the correct colors when you are shooting under

lighting such as fluorescent tubes. In this mode, the flash

fires in bright as well as dark conditions.

cSlow 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.

hSlowest shutter speed: Up to 1/2 sec.

●

In “a” mode, can not be use Slow Synchro.

vSuppressed Flash

Use this mode for photography using indoor lighting, for

shots taken through glass, and for photography in venues

such as theaters or at indoor sporting events where the

distance is too great for the flash to be effective. In this

situation, you can use the specified white balance (➡P.32)

to take shots that retain the atmosphere given by the

ambient lighting.

●

To take pictures in Suppressed Flash mode in dark conditions, use a

tripod to prevent camera shake.

●

See P.72 for information on the camera shake warning.

◆Red-Eye Effect ◆

When you use the flash to photograph people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear

red in the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye. Use

Red-Eye Reduction flash to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye effect.

Take the following measures to make Red-Eye Reduction more effective:

hGet the subjects to look at the camera. hGet as close as possible to the subjects.

Turn the Mode switch to “q”.

21Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu.

2Press “d” or “c” to select “q” SHOOTING

MODE and then press “a” or “b” to select

“qAUTO” or “qMANUAL”.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the

selection.

This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and can

be used in a wide range of conditions.

qAUTO

This mode allows you to specify your own “EV

(exposure compensation) (➡P.32) and White

Balance (➡P.32)” settings.

qMANUAL

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SELECTING aAUTO/sMANUAL

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

nRed-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro

Use this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye reduction.

●

The image may be overexposed when you shoot bright scenes.

●

In “a” mode, can not be use Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro.

Advanced

Features

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu.

2Press “d” or “c” to select the menu item and

“a” or “b” to change the setting.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the

selection.

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.

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

✽SELECTING aAUTO /sMANUAL (➡P.29)

Choose from 4 settings. Use the table below as a

guide for selecting the best setting.

yQUALITY SETTINGS IN STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

●

The numbers to the right of each setting show the number of

available frames.

●

When you change the quality, the number of available frames

also changes (➡P.21).

Printing at A4 or A5 size or printing part of the image cropped at A6 size.

Quality mode

44 MB (2304 × 1728)

Best for A6 or A5 size prints.

22 MB (1600 × 1200)

Best for A6 size prints.

11 MB (1280 × 960)

For an image attached to E-mail or used on a website.

`0.3 MB (640 × 480)

Sample Uses

1The self timer is used in situations such as group

shots 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.

1Position the AF frame over the subject.

2Press the Shutter button down halfway to focus

the shot.

3Without releasing the Shutter button, press the

button all the way down (fully pressed) to start

the self-timer.

Beep

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0203

*SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

●

The self-timer is automatically switched off in the following

situations:

iWhen shooting ends

iWhen the camera is switched to“a” or “s” mode

iWhen the Mode switch setting is moved to another setting

iWhen the camera is switched off

●

The AF/AE lock can be also used (➡P.22).

●

Take care not to stand in front of the lens when you press the

Shutter button as this can prevent the correct focus or

brightness (exposure) being obtained.

The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5

seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds,

after which the shot is taken.

A countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor

indicating the time remaining until the picture is

taken.

Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after

each shot.

●

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

“BACK” button.

Advanced

Features

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

DEV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)

AWHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE)

This mode can be selected in the “s” photography

mode.

Use the Brightness setting to obtain the correct

brightness (exposure) when the subject is much

brighter or darker than the background.

hCompensation range

–2.1 EV to +1.5 EV (13 steps in 0.3 EV increments)

See P.78 for more information on EV.

●

The Brightness setting is disabled in the following situations:

iWhen the flash is used in Auto or Red-Eye Reduction mode

iWhen dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode

This mode can be selected in the “s” photography

mode.

Change the white balance setting when you want to

take a picture with the white balance fixed for the

surroundings and lighting when the picture is taken.

In AUTO mode, the correct white balance may not

be obtained for subjects such as close-ups of

people’s faces and shots taken under a special

light source. In such situations, select the correct

white balance for the light source. See P.78 for

information on the white balance.

●

The color tones may vary somewhat depending on the

shooting conditions (light source, etc.).

◆Subjects for Which Exposure Adjustment is Particularly Effective ◆

hCopying of printed text (black characters on

white paper) (+1.5 EV)

hBacklit portraits (+0.6 EV to +1.5 EV)

hVery bright scenes (such as snowfields) and

highly reflective subjects (+0.9 EV)

hShots made up predominantly of sky (+0.9

EV)

hSpotlit subjects, particularly against dark

backgrounds (–0.6 EV)

hCopying of printed text (white characters on

black paper) (–0.6 EV)

hScenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of

pine trees or dark foliage (–0.6 EV)

AUTO : Automatic adjustment

(Shooting to show the ambience of

the light source)

6: Shooting outdoors in fine weather

7: Shooting in shade

9: Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent

lamps

0: Shooting under “Warm White” fluorescent

lamps

-: Shooting under “Cool White” fluorescent

lamps

8: Shooting in incandescent light

✽When the flash fires, the white balance set for the flash is used. To achieve a particular desired effect, set the flash

mode to Suppressed Flash (➡P.28).

Guide to using – (negative) compensation

Guide to using + (positive) compensation

rSHOOTING MOVIES

MOVIE MODE

Turn the Mode switch to “r”.

hSpecifications

Motion JPEG without sound

hQuality selection method

$(320 ×240 pixels)

#(160 ×120 pixels)

hFrame rate: 10 frames per second

See P.78 for information on the frame rate.

●

See P.35 for information on changing the quality mode setting.

●

The available recording time for a movie may decrease depending on the amount of free space on the xD-Picture

Card.

●

See P.77 for the available recording time with xD-Picture Cards.

●

You cannot switch the LCD monitor off in this mode.

The available recording time and “œ” are

displayed on the LCD monitor.

●

When the quality mode is set to #, the image is displayed

one size smaller. However, the area photographed does not

change.

During movie shooting, the lens is fixed at the wide-

angle zoom setting and only the digital zoom can

be used.

Press “a([)” or “b(])” to zoom in and out. A

zooming bar is displayed on the LCD monitor.

hDigital zoom focal lengths

(35 mm camera equivalents)

Approx. 36 mm to 90 mm

Maximum zoom scale: 2.5×

hFocus distance

Approx. 0.8 m (2.6 ft.) to infinity

●

Shots taken with the digital zoom have slightly lower image

quality. Choose the zoom mode that best suits the scene

being shot.

It may not be possible to playback your movies on other cameras.

Zoom bar

Continued

Advanced

Features

rSHOOTING MOVIES

MOVIE MODE

Press the Shutter button down fully to start

shooting.

●

The brightness and color of the LCD monitor shown during

movie shooting may differ from those shown before shooting

begins.

●

Do not need to hold down the shutter button.

During shooting, “hREC” appears on the LCD

monitor with a counter showing the remaining time

displayed in the top-right corner.

●

Once the remaining time runs out, movie recording

automatically stops and the movie is stored on the xD-

Picture Card.

Pressing the Shutter button during shooting,

shooting ends and the movie is stored on the xD-

Picture Card.

●

If you end shooting immediately after you start shooting, only

1 second of movie is shot.

Pressing the Shutter button down fully locks the

focus, but the exposure varies automatically

according to the scene being shot.

yQUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE

MOVIE MENU

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu.

2Press “d” or “c” to select “y” QUALITY.

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1Press “a” or “b” to change the setting.

2 levels of quality can be selected. For better

image quality, select “$”, and for longer

photography time, select “#”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the

selection.

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■

Number of seconds of recording per movie

Movie Size

320 ×240

160 ×120

Maximum shooting time

60 sec.

240 sec.

Advanced

Features

rPLAYING BACK MOVIES

PLAYBACK MODE

11Turn the Mode switch to “w”.

2Press “d” or “c” to select the movie file.

21Press “b” to play the movie.

2The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a

playback progress bar.

Movies are displayed somewhat smaller than still

images.

●

If the subject of the movie is very bright, white streaks may

appear on the image during playback. This is normal and

does not indicat fault.

■Playing Back Movies

Control Description

Playback Playback begins.

The movie automatically stops when playback ends.

Pause/Resume Pauses the movie during playback.

Press this button again to resume playback.

Stop

Stops playback.

✽Press “d” or “c” while playback is stopped to go back to the

previous file or advance to the next file respectively.

Fast forward/Rewind Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards

through the movie.

Skip playback Each time you press “d” or “c” when the movie is paused, the

movie advances or goes back one frame.

Hold down the button to move through the frames quickly.

◆Playing back movie files ◆

iIt may not be possible to play back a movie file that was recorded on a camera other than the FinePix

A405.

iTo 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.

0102

When paused

Rewind Fast forward

●

Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame playback.

Press the “DISP” button to select single-frame playback.

Indicated by the “r” icon.

11Turn the Mode switch to “w”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu screen.

1Press “a” or “b” to select “ALL FRAMES” or

“FRAME”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

Note that mistakenly erased frames (files) cannot

be recovered. Copy important frames (files) onto

your computer or another media.

2Press “d” or “c” to select “o” ERASE.

ALL FRAMES

Erase all unprotected frames (files).

Copy important frames (files) onto your computer or

another media.

FRAME

Erase only the selected frame (file).

BACK

Return to playback without erasing any frames

(files).

0102

oERASING SINGLE/ALL FRAMES

PLAYBACK MENU

Continued

Advanced

Features

FRAME

1Press “d” or “c” to select the frame (file) to be

erased.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the

currently displayed frame (file).

To erase another image, repeat steps 1and 2.

When you have finished erasing images, press the

“BACK” button.

●

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button repeatedly erases

consecutive images. Take care not to erase an image by

mistake.

●

Protected frames (files) cannot be erased. Unprotect the

frames before erasing them (➡P.42).

ALL FRAMES

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the

frames (files).

●

To cancel the erasing of frames once it is in progress, press

the “BACK” button. Even if you stop the procedure

immediately, some frames (files) will be erased.

●

Protected frames (files) cannot be erased. Unprotect the

frames (files) before erasing them (➡P.42).

◆To stop the procedure mid-way ◆

Press the “BACK” button to stop erasing all the

frames. Some unprotected frames (files) will be left

unerased.

0102

If the “†” message appears, press the “MENU/OK” button again to erase the

frames (files).

●

Even if you stop the procedure immediately, some frames

(files) will be erased.

1Turn the Mode switch to “w”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

2Press “d” or “c” to select “u” DPOF.

10102

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for

recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as

an xD-Picture Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames

are to be printed.

This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix A405.

On the FinePix A405, you can specify multiple prints per image.

✽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.

≤

«(➡P.38)

When you erase the image, the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time.

¥(➡P.40)

If you insert an xD-Picture Card that contains frames specified for printing on

another camera, those print specifications are all reset and replaced by the new print

specifications.

“(➡P.73)

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

HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF)

HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (FRAME SET/RESET)

DPOF SET FRAME

PLAYBACK MENU

oERASING SINGLE/ALL FRAMES

PLAYBACK MENU

Continued

Advanced

Features

41Press “d” or “c” to display the frame (file) for

which you want to specify DPOF settings.

2Press “a” or “b” 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 DPOF settings, repeat steps 1

and 2.

●

You can order prints of up to 999 image frames on the same

xD-Picture Card.

●

DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies.

●

By selecting the “WITH DATE” setting, you can have the date

imprinted on your shots when you use the Print Service or a

DPOF-compatible printer. (Depending on the printer

specifications, the date may not be printed in some cases.)

5Always press the “MENU/OK” button when you

complete the settings.

Pressing the “BACK” button, no DPOF settings are

specified.

0102

31Press “a” or “b” to select “WITH DATE” or

“WITHOUT DATE”. By selecting the “WITH

DATE”, the date is imprinted on your prints.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

0102

Pressing the “BACK” button during the settings, all

the new settings are cancelled. If there were

previous DPOF settings, only the modifications are

cancelled.

◆When DPOF settings were specified on another camera ◆

When the data includes a frame with DPOF setting that

were specified on another camera, “¥”

appears.

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all of the

DPOF settings already specified for each frame. You

must then specify the DPOF setting for each frame

again.

●

Press the “BACK” button to leave the previous settings

unchanged.

Setting for

that frame

Total number

of prints

◆Cancelling a frame ◆

To cancel the DPOF setting for a frame you have

specified (cancel frame), perform steps 1to 3and

then 1press “d” or “c” to select the frame with

the DPOF setting you want to cancel and then 2

set the number of prints to 0 (zero). To cancel the

DPOF setting for another frame, repeat steps 1

and 2. When you have completed the settings,

you must press the “MENU/OK” button.

uDPOF SET FRAME

PLAYBACK MENU

2Press “d” or “c” to select “u” DPOF.

1Turn the Mode switch to “w”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

A confirmation message appears.

To reset all the DPOF settings, press the

“MENU/OK” button.

10102

RESET ALL

1Press “a” or “b” to select “RESET ALL”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

0102

Advanced

Features

1Turn the Mode switch to “w”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu screen.

Press “d” or “c” to select “i” PROTECT.

1Press “a” or “b” to select “FRAME”, “SET ALL”

or “RESET ALL”.

2Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your

selection.

1Press “d” or “c” to select the frame (file) to be

protected.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect the

frame (file) currently displayed.

To protect another frame (file), repeat steps 1and

2. To finish protecting frames (files), press the

“BACK” button.

FRAME SET

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.48).

0102

RESET ALL

Removes the protection from all the frames (files).

SET ALL

Protects all the frames (files).

FRAME

Protects or unprotects only the selected frame

(file).

PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME/SET ALL/RESET ALL

PLAYBACK MENU

0102

1Press “d” or “c” to select the protected frame

(file).

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to unprotect the

displayed frame (file).

FRAME RESET

Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect all the

frames (files).

SET ALL

Press the “MENU/OK” button to unprotect all the

frames (files).

RESET ALL

◆To stop the procedure mid-way ◆

If a large number of images are recorded in the xD-

Picture Card, protecting or unprotecting all the

frames may take some time.

If you want to shoot a picture or a movie during the

procedure, press the “BACK” button. To then return

to protecting or unprotecting all the frames, start the

procedure on P.42 from step 1.

Settings

0102

1Turn the Mode switch to “w”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu on the screen.

●

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.

1Press “d” or “c” to select “g” PLAYBACK.

2Press “a” or “b” to choose from 4 automatic

playback interval and frame transition settings.

Press the “MENU/OK” button. The image frames

are automatically advanced and played back.

●

Pressing the “DISP” button once during playback, the

playback frame number is displayed on the LCD monitor.

●

To interrput “g” PLAYBACK, press the “BACK” button.

1Turn the Mode switch to “q”, “w” or “r”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

1Press “d” or “c” to select “F” OPTION and

then press “a” or “b” to select “6LCD”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

1Press “d” or “c” to adjust the LCD monitor

brightness.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the new

setting.

●

To exit this procedure without changing the settings, press

the “BACK” button.

0102

101

ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS

4Settings

gAUTO PLAY (AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK)

PLAYBACK MENU

Settings

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu.

2Press “d” or “c” to select “F” OPTION and

then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

SET-UP screen.

4Press “a” or “b” to select a menu option and

then press “d” or “c” to change the setting.

Press “c” for “FORMAT”, “DATE/TIME”,

“qRESET” or “DISCHARGE”.

5After modifying the settings, press the

“MENU/OK” button to confirm the changes.

SET-UP

FUSING THE SET-UP SCREEN

●

Always switch the camera off when replacing the batteries.

Opening the battery cover or disconnecting the AC power

adapter without switching the camera off, the camera settings

may revert to the default setting set at shipment.

■SET-UP Menu Options

IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF ON

This option specifies whether or not an image checking screen

(photography results) is displayed after you take a shot.

The photographed image is displayed for a few moments and

then automatically recorded.

POWER SAVE ON/OFF ON

This option allows you to specify whether the LCD monitor

switches off to conserve power if the camera is not used for 30

seconds. See P.47 for details.

FORMAT OK – Erases all files. See P.48 for details.

§BEEP LOW/HIGH/OFF LOW Sets the volume of the tone emitted when the camera controls

are used.

DATE/TIME SET – Use this option to correct the date or time. See P.14 for details.

qLCD ON/OFF ON

Use this option to specify whether the LCD monitor is

automatically switched ON or OFF when the Mode switch is set

to “q”.

FRAME NO. CONT./RENEW CONT. Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively

from previous numbers or begin again. See P.48 for details.

USB MODE ¶/qPC ¶Selects the function when the camera is connected to a PC.

See P.59 for details.

ENGLISH

Use this setting to specify the language used for LCD monitor

display.

VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC/PAL PAL Specifies whether video output is set to NTSC or PAL.

qRESET OK –

Resets all the camera settings other than the date and time,

language and video output settings to the factory default values

set at shipment. Pressing “c” displays a confirmation screen. To

reset the settings, press the “MENU/OK” button.

DISCHARGE OK – Discharges rechargeable batteries. See P.70 for details.

Settings Display

Default setting

Explanation

0103

Power consumption is kept to a minimum to

prevent battery depletion. Select the “ON” setting

when you are using alkaline batteries.

hPower saving “OFF”

Because the camera is not switched to low power

consumption mode, the batteries will run down

more quickly. However, this function automatically

switches the camera off if the camera is not used

for approximately 2 minutes.

hPower saving “ON”

1If the camera is not used for approximately 30

seconds, the LCD monitor switches off

temporarily to reduce power consumption (The

viewfinder lamp (green) blinks at 1-second

intervals).

Pressing the Shutter button down halfway at this

point restores the camera to the ready-to-shoot

status.

2If the camera is left unused for 90 seconds after

the LCD monitor switches off, the camera is

automatically switched off (the viewfinder lamp

switches off).

●

The charging time for the flash increases slightly because the

flash charging power is reduced.

●

Pressing the Shutter button down halfway and then releasing

it, the screen may go dark briefly because the flash is

charging.

POWER SAVE SETTING

◆When the camera has switched off ◆

To restore power to the camera, slide the “POWER”

switch to the ON position again.

If the camera is left unused for about 2 minutes in

Playback mode, during setup or while the LCD

monitor is switched off, the camera is automatically

switched off. However, the LCD monitor does not

switch off if the camera is left unused for 30

seconds in Playback mode or during setup.

●

The Power Save setting is disabled during automatic

playback, during rechargeable battery discharging and when

a USB connection is being used.

Software

Installation

5.1 THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS

5Software

Installation

Software needed for playing back movies, etc.

Launches the FinePixViewer

software when a camera is

connected.

Software used to read PDF-format documents on a

personal computer. This software is needed to read

the User’s Guides for FinePixViewer.

Creates a FinePix CD Album

(OS-X is not supported).

Used when you open RAW

files that were photographed

on cameras that support the

RAW file format.

FinePix A405 is not supported

for CCD-RAW file.

Used for videoconferencing (Windows only).

Allows you to display thumbnail lists of the images stored on your PC or in the camera, print the images

individually or as an index, display the images at full size and perform some basic image processing.

✽ Note that the software configuration differs slightly depending on your operating system.

Connect the camera

with “¶” selected

as the USB setting

(➡P.60).

Connect the camera

with “qPC ” selected

as the USB setting.

Allows a digital camera to be used

as USB Mass Storage (removable

disk drive, card reader).

Allows a digital camera to be

used as a PC Camera.

Acrobat Reader (Macintosh only)

R R

QuickTime

USB PC Camera

Driver

Exif Launcher

USB Mass Storage

Driver

ImageMixer VCD

for FinePix

RAW FILE

CONVERTER LE

FinePixViewer

PictureHello

SET-UP

FORMAT

Formatting erases all the frames (files).

Initialize the xD-Picture Card for use in the

camera.

Copy important files onto your computer or another

media.

1Press “d” or “c” to select “OK”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase all the

files and format the xD-Picture Card.

Formatting erases protected files also.

FRAME NO.

CONT. : Pictures are stored beginning from the

highest file number stored on the last xD-

Picture Card used.

RENEW: Pictures are stored on each xD-Picture

Card beginning with a file number “0001”.

Setting this function to “CONT.” makes file

management easier as it ensures that file names

are not duplicated when images are downloaded to

a PC.

●

If 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 highest

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.

●

To change the xD-Picture Card, always switch the camera

off before you open the battery cover. Opening the battery

cover without first switching the camera off, the camera may

no longer be able to maintain sequential frame numbers.

●

File No. run from 0001 to 9999. Once 9999 is exceeded, the

directory number changes from 100 to 101. The maximum

number is 999–9999.

●

The displayed frame number may differ for images

photographed on other cameras.

●

If the “æ” message appears, see P.72.

１００−０００９１００−０００９

３０．５．３０．５．２００３２００３

File number

Directory number

Frame number

CONT. RENEW

Formatted xD-Picture Card used for both

A and B.

●

If the “å” “˚” “ƒ” or

“©” message appears before formatting

the media, refer to P.72 and take the appropriate measures.

Software

Installation

5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC

Pre-installation checklist (For Windows)

To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your

system before you begin the installation.

✽1 Models with a USB interface as a standard feature and one of the above operating systems preinstalled.

✽2 When you install the software, log in using a system administrator account (e.g. “Administrator”).

✽3 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service and videoconferencing. The software can still be installed even if you do not

have an Internet connection.

✽4 Sound functions are required for videoconferencing.

Compatible PCs IBM PC/AT or compatible✽1

Operating System

CPU

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 III or better

recommended for Windows XP)

RAM 64 MB minimum (128 MB minimum for Windows XP),256 MB or more

recommended

Hard disk space Amount required for installation: 140 MB minimum

Amount required for operation: 300 MB minimum

(When ImageMixer VCD for FinePix is used: 2 GB or better)

Display 800 ×600 pixels or better, 16-bit color or better

Internet connection✽3iTo use FinePix Internet Service, videoconferencing or mail attachment

function

An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software

iConnection speed: 56k or better recommended

Sound functions✽4Speakers, microphone and sound card

◆Note ◆

iConnect the camera directly to the computer using the USB cable (included). The software may not

operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.

iIf your computer has more than one USB port, the camera can be connected to either port.

iPush 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.

iAdditional USB interface board is not guaranteed.

iWindows 95 cannot be used.

iOperation is not guaranteed on home-built computers or on computers running updated operating

system software.

iIf your Internet connection is via a router or via a LAN (connecting machines on the LAN to the

Internet), you cannot use videoconferencing.

iIf you are using Windows XP and you tick the “Protect my computer and network by limiting or

preventing access to this computer from the Internet” checkbox in the Internet connection firewall

settings, videoconferencing cannot be used.

iWhen you reinstall or remove FinePixViewer, 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.

1Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick Start Guide.

2After restarting your 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.

3After restarting your PC, the “FinePixViewer installation completed” message appears.

Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed.

◆Launching the Installer Manually ◆

1Double-click the “My Computer” icon.

✽Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the “Start” menu.

2Right-click “FINEPIX” (CD-ROM drive) in the “My Computer” window and select “Open”.

3Double-click “SETUP” or “SETUP.exe” in the CD-ROM window.

◆Installing Other Applications ◆

You may see messages for installing QuickTime, NetMeeting, ImageMixer VCD for FinePix and

WINASPI. Install these applications as directed by the on-screen instructions. The installation screens

for these applications are displayed as required.

✽The way file names are displayed differs as described below depending on your computer settings.

iFile extensions (3-letter suffixes indicating the file type) may be shown or hidden. (e.g. Setup.exe or Setup)

iText may be shown normally or all in uppercase (e.g. Setup or SETUP).

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Software

Installation

5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2

1Switch on your Macintosh and start up Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2.

●

Do not connect the camera to your Macintosh until the software installation is completed.

3When you load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” window

automatically opens.

●

If the “FinePix” window does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon.

4Double-click “Installer for Mac OS 8.6-9.x” to launch the Installer.

2Select the Extension Manager in the Control Panel and check that the File Exchange check box

is ticked. If not, click in the box so that “ ” appears and then restart your Macintosh.

◆Enable File Exchange ◆

Check whether File Exchange is active.

To use an xD-Picture Card that is supported by the camera, the File Exchange utility supplied with

Mac OS must be running.

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 8.6 to 9.2.2✽2

RAM 64 MB minimum✽3, 256 MB or more recommended

Hard disk space Amount required for installation: 110 MB minimum

Amount required for operation: 300 MB minimum

(When ImageMixer VCD for FinePix is used: 2 GB or better)

Display 800 ×600 pixels or better, at least 32,000 colors

Internet connection✽4iTo use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function

An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software

iConnection speed: 56k or better recommended

Sound functions Speakers and microphone

✽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.

◆Note ◆

iConnect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the USB cable (included). The software may not

operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.

iPush 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.

iAdditional USB interface board is not guaranteed.

iOn 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.

2Click the [Save] button.

5The Installer setup screen appears. Click the

[Installing FinePixViewer] button.

●

For more information on what is installed, click the [Read Me

First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button.

8Select the installation destination for FinePixViewer.

1Click the [Open] button to open the installation

destination folder.

6A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation.

Click the [OK] button.

7The User License Agreement for this software is displayed. Read the agreement carefully and

then, if you agree to the terms of the Agreement, click the [Yes] button. If you click the [No]

button, the software is not installed.

9Install ImageMixer VCD for FinePix as directed by the on-screen instructions.

Continued

Software

Installation

5.4 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X

5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2

Install QuickTime as directed by the on-screen instructions and then restart your Macintosh.

To install Acrobat Reader, click “Install Acrobat Reader”.

●

Install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF).

The latest version has been installed, this step is not required.

Proceed with the installation as directed by the on-screen instructions.

After restarting your Macintosh, the “FinePixViewer

installation completed” message appears. Click

“Using FinePixViewer” to view the basic

FinePixViewer functions.

If you have already installed QuickTime version 5.0.2 or later, this

installation is not performed.

Click [Agree] button in the “License” window.

If the “Connection Speed” window appears after you restart your Macintosh, set the correct speed for

your environment of connection and then click the [Next] button.

●

If you do not know your connection speed, simply click the [Next] button.

◆To install Acrobat Reader later... ◆

1Double-click the “FinePix” CD-ROM to open the CD-ROM window.

2Double-click “FinePixViewer for Mac OS 8.6-9.x” ➡“Acrobat Reader” ➡“English” folder.

3Double-click “English Reader Installer”.

4Proceed with the installation as directed by the on-screen instructions.

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 X (compatible with version 10.0.4 to 10.2.4✽2)

RAM 192 MB minimum , 256 MB or more recommended

Hard disk space Amount required for installation: 110 MB minimum

Amount required for operation: 300 MB minimum

Display 800 ×600 pixels or better, at least 32,000 colors

Internet connection✽3iTo use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function

An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software

iConnection speed: 56k or better recommended

■Hardware and software requirements

✽1 Models with a USB port as a standard feature

✽2 AVI movies cannot be played back on version 10.0.4.

✽3 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet

connection.

■Functions not supported in FinePixViewer for Mac OS X

Function Comment

AVI movie playback

Batch format conversion

Create data for CD writing

Online updating

Online help

Not supported in version 10.0.4

Only supported for still images.

Not supported.

Information on updates can be obtained using [Support] in the Internet menu.

Online help can be viewed by opening “English.pdf” in the installation folder.

■Using the FinePix Internet Service

The user registration procedure for the FinePix Internet Service and the service upload method are

different from those used in Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2.

◆Note ◆

iConnect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the USB cable (included). The software may not

operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.

iPush 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.

iAdditional USB interface board is not guaranteed.

iOn 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.

Software

Installation

5.4 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X

FinePixViewer and RAW FILE CONVERTER LE are installed on Mac OS X.

●

AVI movies cannot be played back on version 10.0.4.

1Switch your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications.

2Load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

The “FinePix” window opens.

●

If the “FinePix” window does not open automatically, double-

click the CD-ROM icon.

3Double-click “Installer for MacOS X”.

4Click the “ ” icon.

(This operation is not required on version 10.2 (or

later).)

5Enter the administrator name and password. Then

click the [OK] button.

6Click the [Continue] button.

7Quit any other programs that are running and then click the [Continue] button.

9Select the Mac OS X startup disk as the installation

destination and click the [Continue] button.

Click the [Install (upgrade)] button.

Click the [Continue Installation] button.

(This operation is not required on version 10.0.x (or later).)

When you have completed the installation, click the

[Restart] button.

8Click the [Continue] button in the “Software License Agreement” window.

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Connecting the AC power adapter does not allow

you to charge the AA-size nickel-metal hydride

batteries. To charge the AA-size nickel-metal

hydride batteries, you must use the optional charger

(➡P.67).

Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the AC

power adapter connector into the “DC IN 3V”

socket and then plug the AC power adapter into the

power outlet.

●

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.

DC IN 3V

socket

AC-3V✽

✽Sold separately

It is recommended that you use the AC Power Adapter AC-3V (sold separately) or the AC Power

Adapter AC-3VW bundled with the cradle (sold separately) for the connection. Constant power

supply will prevent unsuccessful data transfer caused by an interrupted power supply.

Use only the FUJIFILM “AC Power Adapter AC-3V” or the “AC Power Adapter AC-3VW” bundled

with the PictureCradle CP-FXA10 (➡P.67).

Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when you are

downloading photographed images to your computer. Using the AC power adapter also allows you

to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries.

●

See P.69 for notes on using the AC power adapter.

●

By using the optional cradle, the AC power adapter bundled with the cradle must be used. The use of AC power adapters

other than the bundled product will cause faults.

●

Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is switched off.

Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is switched on temporarily interrupts the power

supply to the camera, so that images or movies being shot at the time are not recorded. Failing to switch the camera off

first can also result in damage to the xD-Picture Card or malfunctions during PC connection.

6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION

6Viewing

Images

The “Camera Connection” section explains how to connect the camera to your computer using the

included USB cable and describes the functions you can use once the camera and computer are

connected.

Switch off the camera and TV. Plug the Video cable

(provided with the camera) into the “VIDEO OUT”

(video output) socket.

Plug the other end of the cable into the video input

socket on the TV. Then switch the camera and TV

on and playback images as you would normally.

●

If there is a power outlet available, connect the AC-3V AC

Power Adapter.

●

Before plugging the video cable into the VIDEO OUT socket,

the LCD monitor display switches off.

●

Refer to the instructions provided with your TV for more

information on video input for your TV.

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.

For more information on using the software, refer to “How

to use FinePixViewer” in the HELP menu which was

installed from the CD-ROM.

Refer to Section 5 the first time you connect the camera to your computer.

Install all of the software before connecting the camera to your computer.

This mode provides a simple way to read images from an xD-Picture Card and store images onto

an xD-Picture Card (➡P.60).

CD-ROM

(Software for FinePix SX)

¶DSC (Mass storage device)Mode

This function allows you to conduct videoconferencing sessions between PCs connected to the

Internet.

●

Videoconferencing (“PictureHello”) is not supported on Macintosh computers.

●

Connection is only possible with a FUJIFILM camera equipped with a “PC Camera” function.

Switch between “¶” and “qPC” in the camera’s SET-UP screen.

qPC PC CAM (PC Camera)Mode

6.1.2 Connecting to a TV6.1.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter

6.1.3 Connecting to a Computer

AC-3V

(sold separately)

VIDEO OUT socket

To video

input socket

Continued

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Windows XP

1The “Found New Hardware” help message

appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen.

This message will close when the settings are

completed. No action is required.

●

This step is not required for subsequent connections.

Proceed to “USING FinePixViewer” on page 63.

◆Regarding the Icons ◆

The next time you connect the camera, the removable disk drive icon and name change to the

“FinePix” icon and name.

2Specify the settings in the “AutoPlay” dialog box.

hWhen 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.

hWhen 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.

3A new removable disk icon appears in the “My Computer” window.

6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION

hWhen the camera and computer are exchanging

data, the self-timer lamp blinks and the viewfinder

lamp blinks alternately green and orange.

h“≥” appears on the LCD monitor.

hPower 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.62.

●

Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is

communicating with the PC. See P.62 for information on the

disconnection procedure.

●

The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, switch CD-ROMs as directed by the

on-screen instructions.

hFinePixViewer automatically starts up.

✽Screen for Windows 98 SE

Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional/Macintosh

hA removable disk icon appears and you can use your PC to transfer files to and from the camera.

Windows Macintosh

If the above operations do not occur, you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed

on your PC. Complete the required PC setup procedures. Then reconnect the camera to your PC.

1Insert an xD-Picture Card containing photographed

images 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.

2Slide the power switch to the side to turn the

camera on.

3Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET-UP”

menu to “¶” (➡P.46).

4Slide the Power switch to the side to turn the

camera off.

1Switch your PC on.

2Use the USB cable (included) to connect the

camera to your computer.

3Switch the camera on.

Use at DSC mode

0204

(USB)

socket

DC IN 3V

socket

(USB)

socket

Camera

1Set a camera

2Connect a camera to a computer

3Set a computer

●

Take care to ensure that the included USB cable is

connected the correct way around and that the plugs are

pushed fully into the connection sockets.

DC IN 3V

socket

(USB)

socket

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6.2 USING FinePixViewer

For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help

menu for details.

■Example: Looking up slide shows

1Click “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the FinePixViewer Help menu.

2Click “Basic Operation” and then click “Basic Slide Show Operations” in the menu that appears.

3The “Basic Slid Show Operations” information is displayed. Press the “<<<” key to view the

previous page or the “>>>” key to view the next page.

6.2.1 Mastering FinePixViewer

Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software

was not installed correctly.

1Switch on your PC.

2Disconnect the camera (➡P.62).

3Quit all currently running applications.

4Close all files.

5Open the “My Computer” window, open the

“Control Panel”, and double-click “Add/Remove

Programs”.

6.2.2 Uninstalling the Software

Windows

◆Macintosh ◆

hTo read “How to Use FinePixViewer”...

You must install Adobe Systems’ 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.

hWhat is explained in “How to Use FinePixViewer”...

“How to Use FinePixViewer” covers a range of topics, including batch processing and ordering prints.

6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION

2Left-click the Eject icon in the taskbar and eject

“USB Disk”.

3The menu option shown below appears. Click on

this option.

4The “Eject hardware” dialog box appears. Click the [OK] button or the close button.

✽Screen for Windows Me

Macintosh

Drag the “Removable drive” icon on the desktop to

the Trash.

●

Dragging the icon to the Trash, “µ” appears on the

camera’s LCD monitor.

31Switch the camera off.

2Unplug the included USB cable from the

camera.

0102

Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP

1Right-click the removable disk icon in the “My

Computer” window and select Eject. This step is

only required in Windows Me.

6.1.4 Disconnecting the Camera

Windows 98/98 SE

For a DSC connection, proceed to step 2.

For a PC CAMERA connection, proceed to step 3.

1Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.) that are

using the camera.

2Check that the viewfinder lamp is lit green or that

the self-timer lamp is off (no data is being

exchanged with the computer).

Perform the steps shown below before you switch the camera off. This procedure differs

depending on the operating system software (or PC) you are using.

No PC operation is needed.

●

Even when “Copying” is no longer displayed on the computer,

the camera and the computer may still be exchanging data.

Always check that the viewfinder lamp is lit green or that the

self-timer lamp is off.

Continued

6The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window

appears. Select the software to be uninstalled

(FinePixViewer or the driver) and then click the

[Add/Remove] button.

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System Expansion Options

COMPACTFLASH

DPC-CF

for

xD-Picture Card

CARD ADAPTER

Personal Computer

(commercially available)

(USB)

xD-Picture Card

TV monitor

(commercially available)

Digital Photo

Printer CX-400 Also shown

on a TV

PC Card Adapter DPC-AD

(PC card slot)

Image input/output to the PC

Print creation

FinePix A405

Digital Camera

(PC card slot)

Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1

CompactFlash™ Card Adapter DPC-CF

PC Card Adapter DPC-AD

(USB)

PictureCradle

CP-FXA10

Cradle adapter

(Supplied with camera)

Video output

eBy using the FinePix A405 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be

expanded to fill a wide range of uses.

6.2 USING FinePixViewer

Macintosh

7When the confirmation message appears, click

the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully

since the process cannot be cancelled once you

click [OK].

iAutomatic uninstallation begins.

When uninstallation ends, click the [OK] button.

●

Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed

correctly.

Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2

■Uninstalling Mass Storage Driver and PC Camera Driver

1Check that the camera is not connected to your Macintosh.

2Open the “Extensions” folder in the System folder, and then drag all the files that begin with

“USB04CB…” to the Trash.

3Restart your Macintosh.

4Select “Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu.

Mac OS X

■Uninstalling FinePixViewer

Quit FinePixViewer and DP Editor. Then drag the installed FinePixViewer folder to the Trash

and select “Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu.

■Uninstalling Exif Launcher, FinePixViewer and DP Editor

1After 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.

2After you have exited FinePixViewer and DP Editor, drag the installed FinePixViewer folder

to the Trash. Then click “Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu.

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Accessories Guide

System Expansion Options

eThe accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix A405 even easier.

For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with

the accessory used.

Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories.

http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html

hxD-Picture Card

These are separately available xD-Picture Cards.

Use the following 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)

hAC Power Adapter AC-3V

Use the AC power adapter when you want to take pictures or playback images for long

periods or when the camera is connected to a computer.

Do not connect the AC-3V to the cradle to charge the camera batteries.

✽The shape of the AC power adapter, the plug and socket outlet depend on the country.

hFujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF

The 2HR-3UF includes 2 pieces of high-capacity AA-size Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)

batteries.

hFujifilm Battery charger with Battery BK-NH/BK-NH2

(With 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.

hPictureCradle CP-FXA10

If you connect the AC power and USB cable to this cradle, you can charge the camera

battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to your computer just by placing the

camera in the cradle.

The rechargeable battery NH-10 and AC Power Adapter AC-3VW are bundled with the Picture

Cradle CP-FXA10. Comarcially available Ni-MH batteries can not be charged with this cradle.

To use the cradle for charging the camera batteries, use the AC-3VW power adapter

bundled with the cradle.

hSC-FX26

This is a special case made of polyester that protects the camera against soil, dust and

minor impacts when it is being carried.

hRechargeable Battery NH-10

This is a battery pack that uses nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. The NH-10 can be

charged using the Digital Camera FinePix A405 and Cradle CP-FXA10, or the AC Power

Adapter AC-3VW.

Obtain this battery pack if you need a spare battery after purchasing the cradle. (Note that

the NH-10 cannot be charged by itself.)

hImage Memory Card Reader DPC-R1

The DPC-R1 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your

PC and an image memory card (xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia). The DPC-R1 uses the

USB interface for high-speed file transfer.

hCompatible 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.

hCompatible with xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3V, 4 MB to

128 MB.

hPC 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).

hCompatible with xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3V, 2 MB to

128 MB.

hCompactFlash™Card Adapter DPC-CF

Inserting an xD-Picture Card into this adapter allows you to use the card as a

CompactFlash card (Type I).

hWindows 95/98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP

hMac OS 8.6 to 9.2/X (10.1.2 to 10.1.5)

COMPACTFLASH

DPC-CF

for

xD-Picture Card

CARD ADAPTER

◆Overview of the Optional Cradle ◆

Cradle adapter for

FinePix A405

(Supplied with

the camera)

AC-3VW

Included

video cable

Included

USB cable

●

For a detailed description of the cradle and how to use it, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplied with the cradle.

hInstalling the cradle

Set the for FinePix A405 cradle adapter

bundled with the camera into the cradle.

Connect the AC-3VW, included video cable

or included USB cable to the cradle.

Connecting

plug

hCharging the Rechargeable Battery NH-10

Load the camera containing a Rechargeable

Battery NH-10 into the cradle.

Charging begins when you load the camera

into the cradle.

hTaking the camera out of the cradle

Hold the cradle firmly and lift the camera out.

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This is particularly true of alkaline batteries. In cold

conditions, put the batteries in your pocket or a

similar place to warm them before loading them into

the camera. If you use a body warmer to warm the

batteries, ensure that they are not in direct contact

with the warmer.

hSoil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals

can markedly reduce the number of available

frames. Carefully wipe the battery terminals clean

with a soft dry cloth before loading the batteries.

If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe

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.

■Disposing of Batteries

When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with

your local waste disposal regulations.

Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly

Notes on the Power Supply

eBe sure to read this information in conjunction with “Safety Notes” (➡P.79), to ensure that you

use your camera correctly.

■Places to Avoid

Do not store or use the camera in the following types

of locations:

hIn the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places

hIn direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme

temperature rises, such as in a closed car in

summer

hExtremely cold places

hPlaces subject to strong vibration

hPlaces affected by smoke or steam

hPlaces subject to strong magnetic fields (such as

near motors, transformers or magnets)

hIn contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next

to rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time

■Notes on Immersion in Water or Sand

The FinePix A405 is particularly adversely affected by

water and sand. When you are at the beach or close

to water, ensure that the camera is not exposed to

water or sand. Take care not to place the camera on a

wet surface. Water or sand inside the camera can

cause faults that may be irreparable.

■Notes on Condensation

If the camera is carried suddenly 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, switch the camera off and wait an hour

before using the camera. Condensation may also form

on the xD-Picture Card. In this event, remove the xD-

Picture Card and wait a short time before using it

again.

■When the Camera is Unused for Long

Periods

If you do not intend to use the camera for a long

period of time, remove the batteries and the xD-

Picture Card before storing the camera.

■Cleaning Your Camera

hUse a blower brush to remove dust from the lens,

LCD monitor screen or viewfinder, and then wipe

lightly with a soft, dry cloth. If any soil remains, apply

a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of

FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently.

hDo not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD

monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are

easily damaged.

hClean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use volatile substances such as thinners,

benzine or insecticide, as these may react with

camera body and cause deformation or remove the

coating.

■Using the Camera Overseas

When travelling overseas, do not place your camera in

the check-in baggage. Baggage handling at airports

may subject baggage to violent shocks, and the

camera may be damaged internally even when no

external damage is visible.

Applicable Batteries

hIn the camera, use AA-size alkaline or nickel-metal

hydride batteries and the rechargeable battery NH-10.

Do not use AA-size manganese or nickel-cadmium

(Ni-Cd) batteries in your FinePix A405 because the

heat generated by the batteries could damage the

camera or cause malfunctions.

hThe operating lives of alkaline batteries vary

between brands and the life of batteries you

purchase may be shorter than the alkaline batteries

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.

hDo not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.

hDo not carry or store batteries with metal objects

such as necklaces or hairpins that could come into

contact with the metal positive ≠and negative –

poles of the battery.

hDo not expose the batteries to fresh or sea water,

and take particular care to keep the terminals dry.

hDo not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the

batteries.

hDo not attempt to peel off or cut the battery outer

casing.

hDo not drop, strike or otherwise subject the batteries

to strong impacts.

hDo not use batteries that are leaking, deformed,

discolored or exhibit any other obvious abnormality.

hDo not store batteries in very warm or moist

locations.

hKeep the batteries out of reach of babies and small

children.

hWhen loading the batteries into the camera, ensure

that the battery polarity (≠and –) is as indicated on

the camera.

hDo not use a new battery together with a used

battery. In the case of rechargeable batteries, do not

use charged and discharged batteries together. Do

not use batteries of different types or brands

together.

hIf you do not intend to use the camera for a long

period of time, remove the batteries from the

camera. (Note that if the camera is left with the

batteries removed, the time and date settings are

cleared.)

hThe batteries may feel warm immediately after being

used. Before removing the batteries, switch the

camera off and wait until the batteries cool down.

hWhen replacing the batteries, always fit 2 new

batteries.

Here, “new batteries” denotes newly purchased

unused alkaline batteries or a pair of fully charged

AA-size Ni-MH batteries that were charged at the

same time.

hIn cold locations (at temperatures of +10°C/+50°F or

below), battery performance deteriorates and the

time for which they can be used shortens markedly.

Use only the AC-3V AC Power Adapter (sold

separately) or the AC-3VW AC Power Adapter

(Bundled with PictureCradle sold separately). The use

of other AC power adapters may result in damage to

your camera.

hThe AC-3V cannot be used to charge the NH-10

Rechargeable Battery.

hThis AC power adapter is designed exclusively for

indoor use.

hPlug the connection cord plug securely into the DC

input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera.

hTurn off the power switch of the FUJIFILM Digital

camera before disconnecting the connection cord

from the FUJIFILM Digital camera’s DC input

terminal. To disconnect, take hold of the plug and

pull it out (do not disconnect it by pulling on the

cord).

hDo not use this AC power adapter with any device

except the specified device.

hDuring use, this AC power adapter will become hot

to the touch, but this is normal.

hDo not disassemble the AC power adapter. Doing so

could be dangerous.

hDo not use this device in a place with high

temperature and high humidity.

hDo not drop or subject this device to strong shocks.

hThis device may emit a humming noise, but this is

normal.

hIf used near a radio, this device may cause static, so

play the radio in a distant place.

AC Power Adapter

hWhen used as a power source for a digital camera,

AA-size Ni-MH batteries and the Rechargeable

Battery NH-10 (referred to hereafter as Ni-MH

batteries) are superior to alkaline batteries in that

they allow more shots to be taken. However, to

retain the original performance characteristics of Ni-

MH batteries, care must be taken in the way they

are used.

hNi-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 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.70

for the procedure for “Discharging rechargeable

batteries”

Do not use the “Discharging rechargeable

batteries” function when alkaline batteries are

being used.

hAlways use the special battery charger (sold

separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries.

Charge the batteries as described in the instructions

provided with the battery charger.

hDo not use the battery charger (sold separately) to

charge batteries other than those specified for use

with the charger.

hNote that the batteries may feel warm immediately

after being charged.

Notes on Using AA-size Ni-MH Batteries and

the Rechargeable Battery NH-10 Correctly

hThe camera mechanism is such that it draws a

minute amount of current even when the camera is

switched off. Note particularly that AA-size Ni-MH

batteries and the Rechargeable Battery NH-10 will

become discharged if left in the camera for a long

period and may become unusable even when

recharged.

hEven when not used, AA-size Ni-MH batteries and

the Rechargeable Battery NH-10 will naturally self-

discharge so that the time for which they can be

used is shortened.

hThe rechargeable battery NH-10 can be charged by

setting the camera in the PictureCradle CP-FXA10

(sold separately).

hAA-size Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged using a

combination of the camera and the cradle.

hNi-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.

hNi-MH batteries have a limited service life. If a

battery can only be used for a short time even after

repeated discharge-charge cycles, it may have

reached the end of its service life.

Notes on the xD-Picture Card™

■Image Memory Card

hThis Image Memory Card is a new image recording

media (xD-Picture Card) developed for digital

cameras. The Image 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.

hWhen using a new Memory Card, or a Memory Card

that has been initialized by a PC, be sure to initialize

(format/initialize) the card with your digital camera

before using it.

■Protecting Your Data

hData 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.

hWe recommend saving your important data to

another media (i.e., MO disk, CD-R, hard disk, etc.).

■Notes on Handling xD-Picture Card

hKeep xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small

children. When storing xD-Picture Cards, ensure

that they are kept in a location out of the reach of

small children to prevent a card being accidentally

swallowed. An xD-Picture Card could cause

suffocation if accidentally swallowed. If a child

swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical advice

immediately.

hMake sure that the memory card is straight when

you insert into the camera etc.

hThe memory card is a precision electronic

instrument. Do not apply pressure or shock, and

avoid bending.

hDo not use the memory card in a hot, humid, or

corrosive environment.

hIf the contact area on the card is soiled (dust,

fingerprints, etc.), wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

hClean the memory card with a soft dry piece of cloth

when dirty.

hxD-Picture Cards should be kept in their special

cases or carrying cases when being stored or

carried around.

hThe memory card can be used reliably for a long

period of time, but will eventually lose its ability to

store and play back image data. At this point,

replace with a new memory card.

hNever remove the xD-Picture Card or switch the

camera off during data recording, during data

erasing (xD-Picture Card formatting) or during

frame advance when images are being played back.

These actions could result in damage to the xD-

Picture Card.

hThe use of xD-Picture Cards is recommended with

the FinePix A405.

The camera quality cannot be guaranteed when

cards other than those manufactured by FUJIFILM

are used.

hThe xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is

removed from the camera after extended periods of

picture taking or image viewing. This is normal and

does not indicate a fault.

hDo not affix labels to the xD-Picture Card.

This could result in the label peeling off and causing

a fault when the card is inserted or removed.

■Notes on Using xD-Picture Card with a

hIf you intend to take photos using an xD-Picture

Card that has been used on a PC, format the xD-

Picture Card on your camera.

hWhen you format an xD-Picture Card in the camera

and then shoot and record images, a directory

(folder) is automatically created. Image data is then

recorded in this directory.

hDo not change or delete the directory (folder) names

or file names on the xD-Picture Card from your PC

as this will make it impossible to use the xD-Picture

Card in your camera.

hAlways use the camera to erase image data on an

xD-Picture Card.

hTo edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s

hard disk and then edit the copied data.

hDo not copy files other than those that will be used

by the camera.

■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)

Dimensions 25 mm ×20 mm ×2.2 mm

(0.98 in. ×0.79 in. ×0.09 in.)

(W ×H ×D)

1Press “a” or “b” to select “DISCHARGE”.

2Press “c”.

0102

Procedure for discharging rechargeable Ni-MH batteries

Only use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function with Ni-MH batteries

(rechargeable batteries).

The “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function should not be used with

alkaline batteries as it will completely drain the battery charge.

Use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function in the following situations:

iWhen the batteries can only be used for a short time after being charged normally

iWhen the batteries have not been used for a long period

iWhen you purchase new Ni-MH batteries

Do not use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function when the camera is set in the cradle or

when you are using the AC power adapter. In these situations, the Ni-MH batteries will not be

discharged due to the external power supply.

11Press the “MENU/OK” button.

2Press “d” or “c” to select “F” OPTION and

then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

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●

Remove the camera from the cradle when discharging

batteries.

●

Do not use the procedure for discharging

rechargeable batteries with alkaline batteries.

1Press “d” or “c” to select “OK”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

The screen changes and discharging begins.

When the red battery low indicator starts

blinking and discharging ends, the camera

switches off.

30102

●

To cancel discharging, press the “BACK” button.

Notes on the Power Supply

7372

Camera malfunction or fault. iSwitch the camera on again, taking care

not to touch the lens.

iSwitch the camera off and on again. If the

error message is still displayed, contact

your FUJIFILM dealer.

Movie selected in the DPOF settings. You cannot use DPOF to order prints of

movies.

The lens cover is not fully open. Open the lens cover.

Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy

Warning Displays eThe table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor.

(Lit red)

(Blinking red)

The batteries in the camera are fully

depleted or very low on charge. Fit new or fully charged batteries.

|There is a strong likelihood of camera

shake because the shutter speed is

slow.

Use flash photography. However, use a

tripod for some scenes and modes.

Outside the AE continuous range. The shot can be taken, but the correct

brighthess (exposure) will not be obtained.

The AF (auto focus) cannot work

effectively. iIf the image is too dark, take the picture at

a distance of around 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the

subject.

iUse AF lock to take the picture.

No xD-Picture Card is inserted. Insert an xD-Picture Card.

iThe xD-Picture Card is not

formatted.

iThe xD-Picture Card contact area

is soiled.

iCamera fault.

iFormat the xD-Picture Card in the

camera.

iWipe the contact area on the xD-Picture

Card with a soft dry cloth. It may be

necessary to format the xD-Picture Card.

If the error message is still displayed,

replace the xD-Picture Card.

iContact your FUJIFILM dealer.

The xD-Picture Card is fully

recorded. Erase some images or use an xD-Picture

Card that has ample free space.

iThe file played back was not

recorded correctly.

iThe xD-Picture Card contact area

is soiled.

iCamera fault.

iYou attempted to play a movie that

was not recorded on this camera.

iImages cannot be played back.

iWipe the contact area on the xD-Picture

Card with a soft dry cloth. It may be

necessary to format the xD-Picture Card.

If the error message is still displayed,

replace the xD-Picture Card.

iContact your FUJIFILM dealer.

iMovies cannot be played back.

The frame number has reached

999–9999. 1Insert a formatted xD-Picture Card into

the camera.

2Set “RENEW” as the FRAME NO.

setting in the SET-UP menu.

3Start taking pictures. (The frame

numbers start from “100-0001”.)

4Set “CONT.” as the FRAME NO. setting

in the SET-UP menu.

Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy

iThe xD-Picture Card contact area

is soiled.

iThe xD-Picture Card is damaged.

iThe xD-Picture Card format is

incorrect.

iCamera fault.

iWipe the contact area on the xD-Picture

Card with a soft dry cloth. It may be

necessary to format the xD-Picture Card.

If the error message is still displayed,

replace the xD-Picture Card.

iContact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Prints were specified for 1000 or

more frames in the DPOF frame

settings.

The maximum number of frames for which

prints can be specified on the same xD-

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.

iThe data could not be recorded due

to an xD-Picture Card error or a

connection error between the xD-

Picture Card and camera.

iThe photographed image cannot be

recorded as it is too large to fit in

the available space on the xD-

Picture Card.

iRe-insert the xD-Picture Card or switch

the camera off and then on again. If the

error message is still displayed, contact

your FUJIFILM dealer.

iUse a new xD-Picture Card.

A protected file was encountered. Protected files cannot be erased. Remove

the protection.

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Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions

Nothing happens when

I use the Mode Switch.

Screens are not

displayed in English.

There is no image on

the TV.

When the camera is

connected to a

personal computer

(PC), the shot image

appears on the

camera’s LCD monitor.

The camera no longer

works correctly.

iCamera malfunction.

iThe batteries run out.

iA language other than English is

selected in the " " setting in

SET-UP. (➡P.46)

iThe included video cable was

connected during movie playback.

iThe camera is not connected to the TV

correctly.

i“TV” is selected as the TV input.

iThe video output setting is incorrect.

iThe included USB cable is not properly

connected to the computer or camera.

iThe PC is not switched on.

The camera has suffered an unforeseen

problem.

iBriefly remove the batteries or

disconnect the AC power adapter.

Then reload the batteries or reconnect

the AC power adapter and try again.

iFit new or fully charged batteries.

iSelect "ENGLISH" in the " "

setting in SET-UP. (➡P.46)

iAfter the movie playback mode is

stopped, connect the camera and TV

correctly.

iConnect the camera and TV correctly.

iSet the TV input to “VIDEO”.

iChange the setting to “NTSC” or “PAL”

P.46.

iSet up the camera and the included

USB cable correctly.

iSwitch the PC on.

Briefly remove the batteries or

disconnect the AC power adapter. Then

reload the batteries or reconnect the AC

power adapter and try again.

Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.

Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions

No power.

Power cuts out during

operation.

Batteries run out

quickly.

No photograph is taken

when the Shutter

button is pressed.

Can’t use the flash to

take pictures.

The playback image is

too dark even though

the flash was used.

The image is blurred.

There is speckling on

the image.

Can’t format the xD-

Picture Card.

Frame erase does not

erase the frame.

The ERASE ALL

function does not

erase all the frames.

iThe batteries run out.

iThe batteries are loaded backwards.

iThe battery cover is not closed

properly.

iThe AC power adapter plug has come

out of the power outlet.

The batteries run out.

iYou are using the camera in extremely

cold conditions.

iThe terminals are soiled.

iThe batteries get un-rechargeable.

iNo xD-Picture Card is inserted.

iThe xD-Picture Card is fully recorded.

iThe xD-Picture Card is not formatted.

iThe xD-Picture Card contact area is

soiled.

iThe xD-Picture Card is damaged.

iThe camera was not used for 2

minutes.

iThe batteries run out.

iThe flash is set to Suppressed Flash

mode.

iYou pressed the Shutter button while

the flash was charging.

iThe batteries run out.

iThe Subject is too far away.

iYour finger was covering the

flash/flash control sensor.

iThe lens is dirty.

iThe photographed subject was too

dark.

iYou photographed scenery with Macro

mode selected.

iYou took a close-up shot without

selecting Macro mode.

iYou are shooting a subject that is not

suited to autofocusing.

The shot was taken with a slow shutter

speed (long exposure) in a high-

temperature environment.

The xD-Picture Card contact area is

soiled.

Some frames may be protected.

iFit new or fully charged batteries.

iLoad the batteries in the correct

direction.

iClose the battery cover correctly.

iPlug the adapter back in.

Fit new or fully charged batteries.

iPut the batteries in your pocket or

another warm place to heat it and then

load it into the camera just before you

take a picture.

iWipe the battery terminals with a

clean, dry cloth.

iFit new batteries.

iInsert an xD-Picture Card.

iInsert a new xD-Picture Card or erase

some unwanted frames.

iFormat the xD-Picture Card.

iWipe the xD-Picture Card contact

area with a clean dry cloth.

iInsert a new xD-Picture Card.

iSwitch the camera on.

iFit new or fully charged batteries.

iSet the flash mode to Auto, Red-eye

Reduction or Forced Flash (The flash

cannot be used in some modes).

iWait until charging is completed before

pressing the Shutter button.

iFit new or fully charged batteries.

iMove to within the effective flash range

before taking the shot.

iHold the camera correctly.

iClean the lens.

iTry standing approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.) from

your subject to take the picture.

iCancel Macro mode.

iSelect Macro mode.

iUse AF/AE lock to take the picture.

This is a characteristic of CCDs and

does not indicate a camera fault.

Wipe the xD-Picture Card contact area

with a clean dry cloth.

Unprotect frames using the camera on

which the protection was first applied.

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Power Supply and Others

Power supply Use one of the following:

i2×AA-size alkaline batteries

iRechargeable Battery NH-10 (sold separately)

i2×AA-size Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries (sold separately)

iAC-3VW (PictureCradle CP-FXA10, Sold separately)

iAC Power Adapter AC-3V (sold separately)

Guide to the number of

available frames for battery

operation

Conditions for use Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F); 80% humidity or less (no

condensation)

Camera dimensions (W/H/D) 98.5 mm ×65 mm ×52.5 mm/3.9 in. ×2.6 in. ×2.1 in.

(not including accessories and attachments)

Camera mass (weight) Approx. 175 g/6.2 oz.

(not including accessories, batteries and xD-Picture Card)

Weight for photography Approx. 225 g/7.9 oz.

(including batteries and xD-Picture Card)

Accessories See P.7

Optional Accessories See P.67

The number of available frames for battery operation given here is a guide to the

number of consecutive frames that can be taken under FUJIFILM test conditions.

iBatteries used: Using the alkaline batteries bundled with the camera

Using Ni-MH batteries or the NH-10 Rechargeable Battery at full charge

iShooting conditions: Measured at normal temperature with 50% flash use

iNote: The number of available frames varies depending on the capacity of the

alkaline batteries and the amount of charge in the Ni-MH batteries or NH-10

Rechargeable Battery. Consequently, FUJIFILM makes no guarantee with

regard to the numbers of available frames for battery operation given here. Note

that the number of available frames will be lower at low temperatures.

Alkaline batteries Approx. 170 frames Approx. 200 frames

Rechargeable Battery

NH-10 Approx. 260 frames Approx. 350 frames

Ni-MH batteries 2100 mAh Approx. 290 frames Approx. 390 frames

Battery Type With LCD monitor ON With LCD monitor OFF

✽These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages

resulting from errors in this Owner’s Manual.

✽The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology. Even

so, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly around text) may appear on the monitor. These are

normal display characteristics and do not indicate a fault with the monitor. This phenomenon will not appear

on the recorded image.

✽The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference (i. e. electric fields,

static electricity, line noise, etc.).

✽Due to the nature of the lens, the edges of photographed images may appear distorted. This is normal and

does not indicate a fault.

Specifications

System

Model Digital camera FinePix A405

Number of effective pixels 2.0 million pixels

CCD sensor 1/2.7-inch Super CCD in an interwoven pattern

Number of total pixels 2.11 million pixels

Number of recorded pixels Still image: 2304 ×1728 pixels/1600 ×1200 pixels/1280 ×960 pixels/

640 ×480 pixels (4/2/1/`)

Movie: 320 ×240 pixels (10 frames per second without sound)

160 ×120 pixels (10 frames per second without sound)

Storage media xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB)

File format Still image: JPEG (Exif ver. 2.2)

✽Design rule for Camera File System compliant DPOF compatible

Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG

Lens Fujinon 3×optical zoom lens

Aperture F3 to F4.8/F7 to F10.8 (automatically selected)

Focus length f=5.5 mm to 16.5 mm

(Equivalent to 36 mm to 108 mm on a 35 mm camera)

Focal range Normal: Approx. 0.8 m (2.6 ft.) to infinity

Macro: Approx. 0.1 m (3.9 in.) to 1.0 m (3.3 ft.)

Shutter speed 1/2 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (combined with mechanical shutter)

Focus TTL contrast-type, Auto focus

Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO160-200 (at Flash off)

Photometry TTL 64-zones metering

Exposure control Program AE

Exposure compensation –2.1 EV to +1.5 EV in 0.3-step increments (in Manual mode)

White balance Auto

Manual modes, 7 positions can be selected

Viewfinder Real image optical Approx. 80% coverage

LCD monitor 1.5-inches, 60,000-pixel Amorphous silicon TFT,

Approx. 92% coverage

Flash Auto flash using flash control sensor

Effective range: Wide-angle: Approx. 0.8 m to 4.5 m (2.6 ft. to 14.8 ft.)

(Approx. 0.3 m to 1.0 m (1.0 ft. to 3.3 ft.):

Macro)

Telephoto: 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

Self-Timer 10 sec.

Video output NTSC/PAL selectable

■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.

Quality mode

DPC-16 (16 MB)

DPC-32 (32 MB)

DPC-64 (64 MB)

DPC-128 (128 MB)

DPC-256 (256 MB)

Image Data Size

Number of recorded pixels

44M

128

257

990 KB

2304 ×1728

22M

101

204

409

630 KB

1600 ×1200

11M

137

275

550

470 KB

1280 ×960

`0.3M

122

247

497

997

1997

130 KB

640 ×480

Movie $

Approx. 98 sec.

Approx. 199 sec.

Approx. 6.6 min.

Approx. 13.3 min.

Approx. 26.7 min.

–

320 ×240

Movie #

Approx. 5.6 min.

Approx. 11.3 min.

Approx. 22.7 min.

Approx. 45.5 min.

Approx. 91.2 min.

DPC-512 (512 MB)

515 818 1101 3993

Approx. 53.5 min.

Approx. 182.5 min.

–

160 ×120

Input/Output Terminals

Video output socket 2.5 mm dia. jack

(USB) socket For file transfer to a computer and connection to the optional cradle

DC Input Socket for specified AC power adapter AC-3V (sold separately)

Connection for the AC Power Adapter AC-3VW bundled with the cradle

(sold separately)

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Safety Notes

hTo ensure that you use your FinePix A405 camera

correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s

Manual carefully beforehand.

hAfter reading these Safety Notes, store them in a

safe place.

About the Icons

The icons shown below are used in this document to

indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can

result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored

and the product is used incorrectly as a result.

WARNING

This icon indicates that death

or serious injury can result if

the information is ignored.

CAUTION

This icon indicates that

personal injury or material

damage can result if the

information is ignored.

The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature

of the information which is to be observed.

Triangular icons notify the user of

information requiring attention (“Important”).

Circular icons with a diagonal bar notify the

user that the action indicated is prohibited

(“Prohibited”).

Filled circles with an exclamation mark

notify the user of an action that must be

performed (“Required”).

If a problem arises, switch the

camera off, remove the batteries,

disconnect and unplug the AC power

adapter.

Continued use of the camera when it is

emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual

odor, or is in any other abnormal state

can cause a fire or electric shock.

hContact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not allow water or foreign objects

to enter the camera.

If water or foreign objects get inside the

camera, switch 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.

hContact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not use the camera in the

bathroom or shower.

This can cause a fire or electric shock.

Never attempt to modify or

disassemble 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.

hContact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not modify, 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.

hIf 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 operating a moving car or

other 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 poles

positioned as indicated by the ≠and –

marks.

WARNING

Unplug from

power socket.

Do not use in the

bathroom or shower.

Do not

disassemble.

Explanation of Terms

Deactivated batteries:

Leaving an Ni-MH battery unused in storage for a long period may cause a rise in the level of substances that

inhibit current flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery. A battery in this state is referred to as

deactivated.

Because current flow is inhibited in a deactivated Ni-MH battery, the battery's original level of performance cannot

be achieved.

DPOF:

Digital Print Order Format

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 printed and how many prints are made of each image.

EV:

A number that denotes Exposure Value. The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject and sensitivity

(speed) of the film or CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects. As the brightness

of the subject changes, a digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by

adjusting the aperture and shutter speed.

When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles, the EV increases by 1. Likewise, when the light is halved, the

EV decreases by 1.

Frame rate (fps):

The frame rate is a unit used to indicate the number of images (frames) played back per second. This camera

shoots movie files at 10 consecutive frames per second, a rate that is expressed as 10 fps. By comparison, TV

images are played at 30 fps.

JPEG:

Joint Photographics Experts Group

A file format used for compressing and saving color images. The compression ratio can be selected, but the higher

the compression ratio, the poorer the quality of the expanded image.

Memory effect:

If an Ni-MH battery is repeatedly charged without first being fully discharged, its performance may drop below its

original level. This is referred to as the “memory effect”.

Motion JPEG:

A type of AVI (Audio Video Interleave) file format that handles images and sound as a single file. Images in the file

are recorded in JPEG format. Motion JPEG can be played back by QuickTime 3.0 or later.

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. A function that

automatically matches the white balance is called an Automatic White Balance function.

Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for

optimal printing.

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CAUTION

Do not use this camera in locations

severely 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

cables and cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not use the AC power adapter

when the plug is damaged or the

plug socket connection is loose.

This could cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not cover or wrap the camera or

the AC power adapter in a cloth or

quilt.

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

eyes may temporarily affect the

eyesight.

Take particular care when photographing

infants and young children.

When an xD-Picture Card is

removed, the card may fly

completely out of the slot. Use your

finger to stop the card from flying

out before removing the card.

If an xD-Picture Card is allowed to fly out,

it could hit someone and cause injury.

Request regular internal testing and

cleaning for your camera.

Build-up of dust in your camera can

cause a fire or electric shock.

hContact your FUJIFILM dealer to

request internal cleaning every 2 years.

Do not heat, modify or attempt to

disassemble 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 into

your eyes or comes into contact with

your skin or clothing, this can cause

injury or loss of eyesight.

Immediately flush the affected area

thoroughly with clean water and

seek medical treatment.

Do not use the charger to charge

batteries other than those specified

here.

The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR-

AA Ni-MH batteries. Using the charger

to charge conventional batteries or

other types of rechargeable batteries

can cause the batteries to leak fluid,

overheat or burst.

When discarding or storing batteries,

cover the battery terminals with

insulation tape.

hContact 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 accidentally swallowed by

small children. Be sure to store xD-

Picture Cards out of the reach of small

children. If a child accidentally swallows

an xD-Picture Card, seek medical

advice immediately.

WARNING

Safety Notes Memo

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