FujiFilm FinePix A150 User manual

Before You Begin
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
More on Photography
More on Playback
Movies
Connections
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix
BL00833-201 EN
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for your purchase of
this product. This manual de-
scribes how to use your FUJIFILM
A100/A150 digital camera and
the supplied software. Be sure
that you have read and under-
stood its contents before using
the camera.
A100 – 2.7 inch monitor model
A150 – 3.0 inch monitor model
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/index.html

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About This Manual
Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on another sheet. For information on
specic topics, consult the sources below.
Memory Cards
Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on optional SD and SDHC memory cards. In this
manual, SD memory cards are referred to as “memory cards.” For more information, see page 5.
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Warning Messages and Displays
Warning Messages and Displays
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pg. 80
pg. 80
Find out what’s behind that ashing icon or error
message in the monitor.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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pg. 75
pg. 75
Having a specic problem with the camera?
Find the answer here.
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Glossary
Glossary
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pg. 84
pg. 84
The meanings of some technical terms may be
found here.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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pg. v
pg. v
The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the
entire manual. The principal camera operations
are listed here.
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Camera Q & A
Camera Q & A
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pg. iii
pg. iii
Know what you want to do but don’t know the
name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A.”

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Camera Q & A
Find items by task.
Camera Setup
Camera Setup
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
How do I set the camera clock? Date and time 9
Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time dierence 70
How do I keep the monitor from turning o automatically? Auto power o 69
How do I make the monitor brighter or darker? LCD brightness 68
How do I stop the camera beeping? Operation volume 65
What are the parts of the camera called? Parts of the camera 2
What do the icons in the monitor mean? Monitor 3
How do I use the menus? Menus 50
What’s behind that ashing icon or error message in the monitor? Messages and displays 80
How much charge is left in the battery? Battery level 10
Can I increase the capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries? Discharge 72
Sharing Pictures
Sharing Pictures
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
Can I print pictures on my home printer? Printing pictures 38
Can I copy my pictures to my computer? Viewing pictures on a computer 43

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Camera Q & A
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
How many pictures can I take? Memory capacity 85
Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? AUTO mode 10
How can I make good portraits? Intelligent Face Detection 15
Is there a simple way to adjust settings for dierent scenes? Shooting mode 25
How do I shoot close-ups? Macro mode (close-ups) 20
How do I keep the ash from ring?
Flash mode 21How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the ash?
How do I “ll-in” shadows on back-lit subjects?
How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer? Self-timer mode 23
How do I frame pictures with the subject o to one side? Focus lock 18
How do I shoot movies? Recording movies 34
Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
How do I view my pictures? Viewing pictures 14
How do I get rid of unwanted pictures? Deleting pictures 14
How do I delete a lot of pictures at once? Erase 32
Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? Playback zoom 29
How do I view a lot of pictures at once? Multi-frame playback 30
How do I view all pictures taken on the same day? Sort by date 31
Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Protect 59
Can I hide the icons in the monitor when viewing my pictures? Choosing a display format 28
How do I view my pictures on TV? Viewing pictures on TV 37

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About This Manual.......................................................................... ii
Camera Q & A.................................................................................... iii
Before You Begi
Before You Begi
n
n
Introduction....................................................................................... 1
Symbols and Conventions.......................................................... 1
Supplied Accessories.................................................................... 1
Parts of the Camera....................................................................... 2
The Monitor................................................................................... 3
First Step
First Step
s
s
Inserting the Batteries.................................................................. 4
Inserting a Memory Card............................................................. 5
Turning the Camera on and O................................................. 8
Basic Setup ......................................................................................... 9
Basic Photography and Playbac
Basic Photography and Playbac
k
k
Taking Pictures in AUTO Mode................................................10
Viewing Pictures............................................................................14
More on Photograph
More on Photograph
y
y
Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal..........15
Focus Lock ........................................................................................18
CMacro Mode (Close-ups) ......................................................20
TUsing the Flash...........................................................................21
BUsing the Self-Timer...............................................................23
AShooting Mode.........................................................................25
Selecting a Shooting Mode......................................................25
Shooting Modes ...........................................................................26
More on Playbac
More on Playbac
k
k
Playback Options...........................................................................28
Playback Zoom..............................................................................29
Multi-Frame Playback.................................................................30
Sort by Date....................................................................................31
IDeleting Pictures .....................................................................32
Movie
Movie
s
s
ARecording Movies...................................................................34
DViewing Movies .......................................................................36
Connection
Connection
s
s
Viewing Pictures on TV...............................................................37
Printing Pictures via USB ...........................................................38
Connecting the Camera ............................................................38
Printing Selected Pictures ........................................................38
Printing the DPOF Print Order ................................................39
Creating a DPOF Print Order....................................................41
Viewing Pictures on a Computer............................................43
Installing FinePixViewer ............................................................43
Connecting the Camera ............................................................48
Menu
Menu
s
s
The Shooting Menu......................................................................50
Using the Shooting Menu.........................................................50
Shooting Menu Options............................................................51
BISO .............................................................................................51
CQUALITY..................................................................................52
DEXP. COMPENSATION.........................................................53
EWHITE BALANCE ..................................................................54
cCONTINUOUS (Continuous shooting).........................54
Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
The Playback Menu.......................................................................55
Using the Playback Menu .........................................................55
Playback Menu Options.............................................................56
bRED EYE REMOVAL..............................................................57
JSLIDE SHOW ..........................................................................58
LPROTECT .................................................................................59
MCOPY.........................................................................................60
KIMAGE ROTATE......................................................................62
OTRIMMING..............................................................................63
The Setup Menu.............................................................................64
Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................64
Setup Menu Options...................................................................65
aIMAGE DISP. ..........................................................................66
bFRAME NO.............................................................................67
cDIGITAL ZOOM ....................................................................68
dLCD POWER SAVE ...............................................................68
hPLAYBACK VOLUME...........................................................68
iLCD BRIGHTNESS................................................................68
jFORMAT..................................................................................69
lAUTO POWER OFF..............................................................69
mTIME DIFFERENCE...............................................................70
BATTERY TYPE ......................................................................71
oDISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) ............................72
Technical Note
Technical Note
s
s
Optional Accessories ...................................................................73
Caring for the Camera.................................................................74
Troubleshootin
Troubleshootin
g
g
Troubleshooting ............................................................................75
Warning Messages and Displays............................................80
Appendi
Appendi
x
x
Glossary .............................................................................................84
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity..........................85
Specications..................................................................................86

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Before You Begin
Introduction
Symbols and Conventions
Symbols and Conventions
The following symbols are used in this manual:
3Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation.
1Note: Points to note when using the camera.
2Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the
monitor display may be simplied for explanatory purposes.
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories
The following items are included with the camera:
FinePix software CD
(IMPORTANT: read license
agreement on the last page of
this manual before opening)
AA alkaline (LR6) batteries (×2) USB cable
Attaching the Strap Owner’s Manual
(may be distributed on
CD in some countries or
regions)
Attach the strap as
shown.
Strap

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Introduction
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera
For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item.
Selector button
6
12 3 4
5
1178
13
12
14
15
10
9
17
16
18
19
MENU/OK button
(pg. 9)
Move cursor left
C(macro)
button (pg. 20)
Move cursor right
T(ash) button
(pg. 21)
Move cursor down
B(self-timer) button (pg. 23)
Move cursor up
E(delete) button (pg. 14)
14 Strap eyelet.................................................... 1
15 Battery-chamber cover.......................... 4
16 Tripod mount
17 Speaker ...........................................................36
18 Memory card slot....................................... 6
19 Battery chamber......................................... 4
7 Monitor............................................................. 3
8 DISP (display)/BACK button..........12, 28
9 Indicator lamp............................................13
10 W(zoom out) button......................11, 29
11 T(zoom in) button............................11, 29
12 D(playback) button............................28
13 Connector for USB cable.....................48
1 Shutter button...........................................13
2 Fbutton........................................... 8
3 Flash..................................................................21
4 Lens and lens cover.................................. 8
5 Self-timer lamp..........................................23
6 Microphone.................................................34

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Before You Begin
Introduction
The Monitor
The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback:
■
■
Shooting
Shooting
■
■
Playback
Playback
3Caution
The indicators shown here may be dierent from those displayed in the actual monitor.
ISO 100
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6
10
11
9
8
7
13
14
16
15
17
18
12
250 F2.8
10 Focus frame.......................................12
11 Date and time..................................... 9
12 Quality...........................................34, 52
13 Number of available frames... 85
14 Sensitivity............................................51
15 Focus warning .................................12
16 Blur warning......................................21
17 Internal memory indicator*....... 5
18 Exposure compensation ...........53
1 Macro mode (close-ups) .......... 20
2 Flash mode.........................................21
3 Silent mode ...................................... 22
4 Intelligent Face Detection
indicator...............................................15
5 Shooting mode.............................. 25
6 Battery level.......................................10
7 Self-timer indicator ...................... 23
8 White balance ................................. 54
9 Continuous shooting mode ... 54
* Indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will be stored
in the camera’s internal memory (pg. 5).
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ISO 100
250 F2.8
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10:00 AM
N
213456
8
71 Protected image.............................59
2 DPOF print indicator....................41
3 Red-eye removal indicator ......57
4 Intelligent Face Detection
indicator...............................................15
5 Silent mode ...................................... 22
6 Playback mode indicator ..........28
7 Gift image...........................................28
8 Frame number.................................67

First Steps
4
Inserting the Batteries
The camera takes two AA alkaline (LR6) batteries (supplied) , two lithium batteries (sold separately) or two
AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (sold separately). Insert the batteries in the camera as described below.
1
Open the battery-chamber cover.
1Note
Be sure the camera is o
before opening the battery-
chamber cover.
3Cautions
• Do not open the battery-chamber cover when
the camera is on. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could result in damage to image les or
memory cards.
• Do not use excessive force when handling the
battery-chamber cover.
2
Insert the batteries.
Insert the batteries in the
orientation shown by the
“+“ and “–“ marks inside
the battery chamber.
3
Close the battery-chamber cover.
3Cautions
• Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.
• Never use batteries with peel-
ing or damaged casing or mix
old and new batteries, batter-
ies with dierent charge levels,
or batteries of dierent types.
Failure to observe these precautions could re-
sult in the batteries leaking or overheating.
• Never use manganese or Ni-Cd. Replace AA alkaline
batteries with batteries of the same make and
grade as those supplied with the camera.
• If the battery-chamber cover can not be latched easily,
conrm the battery orientation rst. Do not use exces-
sive force to latch it.
Battery casing
Battery casing
Battery casing
Battery casing

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First Steps
Inserting a Memory Card
Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be
used to store additional pictures.
When no memory card is inserted, qappears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording
and playback. Note that because camera malfunction could cause internal memory to become cor-
rupted, the pictures in internal memory should periodically be transferred to a computer and saved on
the computer hard disk or on removable media such as CDs or DVDs. The pictures in internal memory
can also be copied to a memory card (see page 60). To prevent internal memory from becoming full,
be sure to delete pictures when they are no longer needed.
When a memory card is inserted as described below, the card will be used for recording and playback.
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Compatible Memory Cards
Compatible Memory Cards
SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. A complete
list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.
html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with MultiMediaCard
(MMC) or xD-Picture cards.
3Caution
Memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to record or delete
images. Before inserting a memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked posi-
tion.
Write-protect
Write-protect
switch
switch

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Inserting a Memory Card
■
■
Inserting a Memory Card
Inserting a Memory Card
1
Open the battery-chamber cover.
2
Insert the memory card.
Holding the memory card in the orientation
shown below, slide it all the way in.
Gold contacts
Be sure card is in cor-
rect orientation; do not
insert at an angle or
use force.
3
Close the battery-chamber cover.
Removing Memory Cards
After turning the camera o, press the card in and
then release it slowly. The card can now be removed
by hand.
3Cautions
• The memory card may spring out if you remove
your nger immediately after pushing the card in.
• Memory cards may be warm to the touch after be-
ing removed from the camera. This is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction.

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First Steps
Inserting a Memory Card
3Cautions
• Format memory cards before rst use or after using them in a computer or other device. For more information
on formatting memory cards, see page 69.
• Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a memory card,
seek medical assistance immediately.
• Do not use miniSD or microSD adapters that expose the back of the card. Failure to observe
this precaution may cause damage or malfunction. Adapters that are larger or smaller than
the standard dimensions of an SD card may not eject normally; if the card does not eject,
take the camera to an authorized service representative. Do not forcibly remove the card.
• Do not turn the camera o or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are
being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.
• Do not ax labels to memory cards. Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction.
• Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of memory card.
• The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is repaired. Please note that the
repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory.
• Formatting a memory card or internal memory in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored. Do
not rename or delete this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image les. Always
use the camera to delete pictures from memory cards and internal memory; before editing or renaming les,
copy them to a computer and edit or rename the copies, not the originals.

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Turning the Camera on and O
Shooting Mode
Shooting Mode
Press the Fbutton to turn the camera on.
The lens will extend and the lens cover will open.
Press Fagain to turn the camera o.
2Tip: Switching to Playback Mode
Press the Dbutton to start playback. Press the shutter
button halfway to return to shooting mode.
3Cautions
• Pictures can be aected by ngerprints and other
marks on the lens. Keep the lens clean.
• The Fbutton does not completely disconnect
the camera from its power supply.
Playback Mode
Playback Mode
To turn the camera on and begin playback, press
the Dbutton for about a second.
Press the Dbutton again to turn the camera o.
2Tip: Switching to Shooting Mode
To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button
halfway. Press the Dbutton to return to playback.
2Tip: Auto Power O
The monitor will dim to save power if no operations are performed for about ten seconds in shooting mode.
Full brightness can be restored by operating any of the controls next to the monitor. The camera will turn o
automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the AUTO POWER OFF menu (see
page 69). To turn the camera on, press the Fbutton or press the Dbutton for about a second.

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First Steps
Basic Setup
A language-selection dialog is displayed the rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as
described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 64).
1
Choose a language.
SE
SET
NO
NO
STA
RT
RT
MENU
MENU
/ LANG.
/ LANG.
1.1 Press the selector up, down,
left, or right to highlight a lan-
guage.
1.2 Press MENU/OK.
2
Set the date and time.
YY.MM.DD 1. 112 : 00
AM
DATE / TIME NOT SET
2011
2010
2008
2007
2009
SET NO
2.1 Press the selector left or right to
highlight the year, month, day,
hour, or minute and press up
or down to change. To change
the order in which the year, month, and
day are displayed, highlight the date for-
mat and press the selector up or down.
2.2Press MENU/OK.
3
Check the battery type.
A conrmation message for the battery type
to be used appears.
Alkaline batteries are selected by default.
2Tip: The Camera Clock
If the batteries are removed for an extended period, the camera clock will be reset and the language-selection
dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on. If the batteries are left in the camera for about two hours,
they can be removed for about twenty four hours without resetting the clock or language selection.

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Basic Photography and Playback
Taking Pictures in AUTO Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in Cmode. Cmode is automatically selected the rst
time the camera is turned on; for information on restoring Cmode after shooting in other modes,
see page 25.
1
Turn the camera on.
Press the Fbutton to turn the camera
on.
2
Check the battery level.
Check the battery level in the monitor.
qw
Indicator
Indicator
Description
Description
q(red) Batteries are low. Replace as soon
as possible.
w(blinks red) Batteries are exhausted. Turn cam-
era o and replace batteries.
1Note
A battery warning may not be displayed before the camera turns o, particularly if batteries are reused after
having once been exhausted. Power consumption varies greatly from mode to mode; the low battery warning
(O) may not be displayed or may be displayed only briey before the camera turns o in some modes or when
switching from shooting to playback mode.

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Basic Photography and Playback
Taking Pictures in AUTO Mode
3
Frame the picture.
Position the main subject in the focus area
and use the zoom buttons to frame the pic-
ture in the monitor.
Zoom in using optical
zoom, or use digital
zoom (pg. 68) to zoom
in closer.
Press Wto zoom out Press Tto zoom in
AUTO AUTO
Zoom indicator
Holding the Camera
Hold the camera steady
with both hands and
brace your elbows against
your sides. Shaking or
unsteady hands can blur
your shots.
To prevent pictures that
are out of focus or too
dark (underexposed), keep
your ngers and other ob-
jects away from the lens
and ash.
2Tip: Focus Lock
Use focus lock (pg. 18) to focus on subjects that are not in the focus frame.

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Taking Pictures in AUTO Mode
Framing Guideline
To display a best framing or to view or hide other indi-
cators in the monitor, press the DISP/BACK button.
AUTO
AUTO
Indicators
displayed
Indicators
hidden
Best framing
To use the best framing, position the main subject at
the intersection of two lines or align one of the hori-
zontal lines with the horizon. Use focus lock (pg. 18)
to focus on subjects that will not be in the center of
the frame in the nal photograph.
4
Focus.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus on
the main subject in the focus frame.
AUTO
F2.8
F2.8
F2.8
F2.8
F2.8250
250
250
Focus frame
Press
halfway
Camera selects small
focus frame and
focuses on subject
If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice
and the indicator lamp will glow green.
If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame
will turn red, a aindicator will appear in
the monitor, and the indicator lamp will blink
green. Change the composition or use focus
lock (pg. 18).
1Note
The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses.
This is normal.

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Basic Photography and Playback
Taking Pictures in AUTO Mode
5
Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutter button
the rest of the way down to take
the picture.
2Tip: The Shutter Button
The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the
shutter button halfway sets focus and exposure; to
shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way
down.
Press
halfway
Press the rest of the
way down
Double
beep Click
1Note
If the subject is poorly lit, the ash may re when the
picture is taken. To take pictures without the ash,
choose another ash mode (pg. 21).
The Indicator Lamp
Indicator
lamp
The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows:
Indicator lamp
Indicator lamp
Camera status
Camera status
Glows green Focus locked.
Blinks green Camera unable to focus. Picture can
be taken.
Glows
orange
Recording pictures. No additional pic-
tures can be taken at this time.
Blinks orange Flash charging; shutter disabled.
Blinks red Recording or lens error.
2Tip: Warnings
Detailed warnings appear in the monitor. See pages
80–83 for more information.

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Viewing Pictures
Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and
check the results.
1
Press the Dbutton.
The most recent picture will be displayed in
the monitor.
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250
250
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2
View additional pictures.
Press the selector right to view
pictures in the order recorded, left
to view pictures in reverse order.
Press the shutter button to exit to shooting
mode.
Deleting Pictures
To delete the picture currently displayed
in the monitor, press the selector up (E).
The following dialog will be displayed.
SET
ERASE OK?
OK CANCEL
To delete the picture, press the selector
left to highlight OK and press MENU/OK.
To exit without deleting the picture, high-
light CANCEL and press MENU/OK.
2Tip: The Playback Menu
Pictures can also be deleted from the playback menu
(pg. 32).