Manual a700 Eng

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OWNERS MANUAL

This manual will show you how to useyour FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERAFinePix A700 correctly.Please follow the instructions carefully.

BL00570-200(1)

Getting Ready

Using the Camera

Advanced Features Photography

Settings

Camera Connection

SoftwareInstallation

Playback

Movie

Appendices

Troubleshooting


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Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit torain or moisture.

For customers in the U.S.A.

Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.

CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications notexpressly approved in this manual could void the usersauthority to operate the equipment.

Notes on the Grant:To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product mustbe used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable,USB cable, and DC supply cord.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianICES-003.

Please read the Safety Notes (p.127) and makesure you understand them before using the camera.


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IMPORTANT

NOTICEBEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJIFILMCorporation, PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENTCAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT,SHOULD YOU USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM.

BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BEBOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.

End User License Agreement

This End User License Agreement (Agreement) is an agreement betweenFUJIFILM Corporation (FUJIFILM) and you, which sets forth the termsand conditions of the license granted for you to use the software providedby FUJIFILM.The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreementis provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of suchseparate 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 BZ- whichis provided to you together with this Agreement.

(b) Software means the software which is recorded on Media.(c) Documentation means the operation manuals of Software and

other related written materials which are provided to you togetherwith Media.

(d) Product means Media (including Software) and Documentationcollectively.

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

(c) to make one backup copy of Software.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 withoutFUJIFILMs prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense,assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted toyou by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILMs priorwritten consent.

3.2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder, you shall notcopy 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 proprietarynotices 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 areowned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated onor in Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall beconstrued, 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 materialand workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the dateof your receipt of Media. Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty,FUJIFILM shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearingno defect. FUJIFILMs entire liability and your sole and exclusiveremedy with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited tosuch FUJIFILMs replacement of Media as provided herein

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY.EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN, FUJIFILM PROVIDESPRODUCT 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 OTHERPROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY, MERCHANTABILITY,OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJIFILM HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANYGENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FORLOSS OF PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS) INCURRED FROM THEUSE OF OR INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT EVEN IF FUJIFILM HASBEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

8. No export.You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof, will betransferred, or exported to any country or used in any manner in violationof any export control laws and regulations to which Software is subject.

9. Termination.In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, FUJIFILMmay immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice.

10.Term.This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to useSoftware, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9 hereof.

11. Obligation upon termination.Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at your ownresponsibility 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 withlaws of Japan.

Be sure to read this page before using the software.


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EC Declaration of Conformity

WeName: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbHAddress: Heesenstrasse 31

40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

declare that the productProduct Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A700Manufacturers Name: FUJIFILM CorporationManufacturers Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku,

Tokyo 106-8620, Japan

conforms to the following Standards:Safety:EN60065EMC: 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 and93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

Dusseldorf, Germany

Place

September 1, 2006

This product comes with batteries. When these are empty, you shouldnt throw themaway but deliver them as domestic chemical refuse.

Signature/Managing DirectorDate


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Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households

Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries withseparate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that thisproduct shall not be treated as household waste.

Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronicequipment.By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences tothe environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct.

If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your localrequirements.The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product.

In Countries outside the EU:If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.


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Contents

Warning................................................................. 2IMPORTANT......................................................... 3EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment

in Private Households...................................... 5Contents................................................................ 6Preface.................................................................. 8About this Manual ............................................... 10Accessories Included .......................................... 11Camera Parts and Features................................ 12Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ................ 13

Getting Ready

Loading the Batteries .......................................... 14Checking the battery charge ....................... 16

Loading the xD-Picture Card ......................... 17Turning On and Off ............................................. 19Setting the Date and Time .................................. 20Correcting the Date and Time............................. 22Selecting the Language ...................................... 23

Using the Camera

Taking Pictures (aAUTO Mode) ..................... 24Taking pictures with the focus and exposure

locked....................................................... 28Adjusting the shot composition ................... 30

Viewing the Images............................................. 31oErasing the Images/Movies ............................ 34

Advanced Features Photography

Using the Photography Functions Procedure of Setting...................................... 36

Setting the Shooting Mode................................. 38eMacro (Close-up)........................................... 40dSetting the Flash............................................. 41Photography Menu Operation ............................ 43

Setting the menus ...................................... 43Selecting quality setting(yQUALITY).......................................... 45

Taking pictures using self-timer(*SELF-TIMER).................................... 46

Specifying sensitivity setting (S ISO)........ 48Adjusting exposure compensation

(S EV) ................................................... 49Adjusting color balance

(TWB) .................................................. 50

Advanced Features Playback

Using Playback Menu......................................... 51Setting the menus ...................................... 51DPOF set frame (uDPOF)....................... 51Protecting the images

(iPROTECT)....................................... 54

Automatic Playback(gPLAYBACK)..................................... 55Copying the images (VCOPY) ................ 56Recording voice memos

(#VOICE MEMO).................................. 57Playing back voice memo .......................... 59Trimming (YTRIMMING) ......................... 61


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Advanced Features Movie

rRecording Movies .......................................... 63Changing movie size.................................. 65

wPlaying Back Movies ..................................... 66

Settings

Adjusting LCD Brightness orPlayback Volume........................................... 67

USET-UP......................................................... 68Using the SET-UP menu............................. 68SET-UP menu option .................................. 69

Camera ConnectionConnecting to a TV ............................................. 76Connecting Camera Directly to Printer

PictBridge Function ....................................... 77

Software Installation

Installation on a Windows PC ............................. 82Pre-installation checklist ............................. 82

Installation on a Mac OS X ................................. 85Pre-installation checklist ............................. 85

Connecting to a PC ............................................. 88Using FinePixViewer................................... 92

Appendices

System Expansion Option.................................. 94Accessories Guide ............................................. 95

Using Your Camera Correctly ............................ 97Power Supply and Batteries ............................... 98Discharging rechargeable batteries ......... 100

Notes on the xD-Picture Card andthe Internal Memory.................................... 102

Warning Displays ............................................. 104

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting................................................ 108

Specifications ................................................. 114Explanation of Terms ..................................... 118FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide

Network..................................................... 120Safety Notes................................................... 127


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Preface

Z Test Shots Prior to Photography

For important photographs (such as weddings andoverseas trips), always take a test shot and view theimage to make sure that the camera is working normally. FUJIFILM Corporation cannot accept liability for any

incidental losses (such as the costs of photography orthe loss of income from photography) incurred as aresult of faults with this product.

Z Notes on Copyright

Images recorded using your digital camera system cannotbe used in ways that infringe copyright laws without theconsent of the owner, unless intended only for personaluse. Note that some restrictions apply to the

photographing of stage performances, entertainmentsand exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use.Users are also asked to note that the transfer ofxD-Picture Cardcontaining images or data protectedunder copyright laws is only permissible within therestrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

Z Handling Your Digital Camera

This camera contains precision electronic components.To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not

subject the camera to impact or shock while an image isbeing recorded.

Z Liquid Crystal

If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care withthe liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the followingsituations arise, take the urgent action indicated. If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin

Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughlywith soap and running water.

If liquid crystal gets into your eyeFlush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15minutes and then seek medical assistance.

If liquid crystal is swallowedFlush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink largequantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seekmedical assistance.

ZDamaged by Water or Sand

FinePix A700 can be damaged on the inside and outsideby water and sand. When you are at the beach or close towater, make sure that the camera is not damaged bywater or sand. Take care not to place the camera on a wetsurface.

ZDamaged by Condensation

If the camera is carried from a cold location into a warm

place, water droplets (condensation) may form on theinside of the camera or on the lens. When this occurs, turnthe camera off and wait an hour before using the camera.Condensation may also form on the xD-Picture Card. Inthis event, remove the xD-Picture Cardand wait a shorttime.


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Z Trademark Information

and xD-Picture Cardare trademarks ofFUJIFILM Corporation.

IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of InternationalBusiness Machines Corp. of the U.S.A.

Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBookand Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo aretrademarks, or registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation in the United States and/or other countries.Windows is an abbreviated term referring to theMicrosoftWindowsOperating System.

* The Designed for MicrosoftWindowsXP logo refersto the camera and the driver only.

Other company or product names are trademarks orregistered trademarks of the respective companies.

Z Notes on Electrical Interference

If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, pleasenote that this camera may cause interference to otherequipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, pleasecheck with the applicable regulations.

Z Explanation of Color Television System

Z Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)

Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera fileformat that contains a variety of shooting information foroptimal printing.

* See Using Your Camera Correctly (p.97) for moreinformation.

NTSC: National Television System Committee, colortelevision telecasting specifications adoptedmainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color televisionsystem adopted mainly by European countriesand China.


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About this Manual

Z 4-direction (nopq) button

Up, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owners Manual. Up or down is shown as noro, and left orright is shown asporq.

CAUTION

This mark denotes issues that may affect thecameras operation.

CHECK

This mark denotes points to notice in thecameras operation.

MEMO

This mark denotes additional topics that

complement the basic operating procedures.

Icons indicate the modes that are available.

When pressingq:

When pressing MENU/OK:


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Accessories Included

AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2)

Strap (1)

A/V cable (1)Including plug topin-plug 2

USB cable (mini-B) (1)

CD-ROM (1)Software for FinePix BZ

Owners Manual (this manual) (1)

Attaching the strap

Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2.

When attaching the strap, move the fastener to adjust the

length and slightly away from the end of the strap, asshown in figure 1.

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Camera Parts and Features

Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features.

AShutter buttonBMicrophoneCLens (lens cover)DSelf-timer lamp (p.47)EPOWER buttonFSpeakerGFlash (p.41)H;USB socket (mini-B)IA/V OUT (audio/visual output) socket (p.76)JDC IN 3V (power input) socket (p.76)K Indicator lamp (p.27)LwPlayback buttonMLCD monitorNTripod mountOxD-Picture Card slot (p.17)PBattery compartment (p.15)Qp/ eMacro button (p.40)Rq/ dFlash button (p.41)Sn/ [Tele zoom switch (p.25, 32)To/ ]Wide zoom switch (p.25, 32)UStrap mountVMENU/OK buttonWDISP (display) / BACK button (p.30, 31)XBattery cover (p.14)

MENU

DISP/

BACK

/OK

OPEN


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Example of LCD Monitor Text Display

Z Photography mode

Z Playback mode

FinePix A700 has internal memory that can store images without xD-Picture Card.Yappears on the LCD monitor when theinternal memory is active.

1/ 1/2006

ISON

200

6

-1 1 3

AF

A*Self-timer (p.46)BeMacro (close-up) (p.40)CCFlash (p.41)DsPhotography mode

(p.38)EZoom bar (p.25)FDate (p.20)G6White balance (p.50)H N Quality mode (p.45)INumber of available

frames (p.117)

J ISO 200 Sensitivity (p.48)KCBattery level warning

(p.16)L{AF warning (p.25)M|Camera shake

warning (p.26)NYInternal memory (p.18)OSExposure

compensation (p.49)PAF frame (p.25)

12:00 AM

100-0009

1/ 1/2006

AwPlayback mode (p.31)BuDPOF (p.51)CFProtection (p.54)DZoom bar (p.32)

EDate (p.20)FFrame number (p.71)GCBattery level warning

(p.16)HYInternal memory (p.18)ITime (p.20)


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Loading the Batteries

Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. Atfirst, load the batteries in the camera.

Z Compatible batteries

AA-size alkaline batteries (2) or AA-size Ni-MHrechargeable batteries (2) (sold separately)

CAUTION

Never use the following types ofbatteries, as they could causeserious problems such as batteryfluid leakage or overheating:1.Batteries with split or peeling

outer casings2.Combinations of different types

of batteries or new and used batteries together Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries. Use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline

batteries as those supplied with the camera.

1 Open the battery cover.

CHECK

Check that the camera is turned off before opening thebattery cover.

CAUTION

Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on.This could damage the xD-Picture Cardor ruin theimage files on the xD-Picture Card.

Do not apply force to the battery cover.

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GettingReady

2Load the batteries correctly as indicated bythe polarity icons.

CAUTION

Match the polarity icons (+and,) of the batteries tothose on the inside of the battery cover.

3Close the battery cover.


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Loading the Batteries

Checking the battery charge

Turn the camera on and check the battery charge.

AThere is ample battery charge. (Not displayed)

BThere is insufficient charge left in the batteries. Thebatteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteriesready. (Lit red)

CThe batteries are depleted. The display will shortly goblank and the camera will stop working. Replace orrecharge the batteries. (Blinking red)

CAUTION

Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries,can shorten time for which the batteries can be used.

The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referredto hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can be used

varies depending on the brand. Some brands of alkalinebatteries may stop providing power more quickly thanthose supplied with the camera. Note also that due totheir nature, the time for which alkaline batteries can beused decreases in cold conditions (0C to +10C/+32Fto +50F). For this reason, it is better to use AA-size Ni-MH batteries.

Due to the nature of the battery, the battery levelwarning (Cor V) may appear early when thecamera is used in cold locations. Try warming thebatteries in your pocket or a similar location before use.

Depending on the battery type and the level of chargein the batteries, the camera may run out of power

without first displaying a battery level warning. This isparticularly likely to happen when batteries that haverun out of charge once are re-used.

Depending on the camera mode, the transition fromCto Vmay occur more quickly.

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

See p.98-99 for information on the batteries. When first purchased or if left unused for a long period,

the amount of time which AA-size Ni-MH batteries canbe used may be short. See p.99 for more information.

Battery power consumption varies greatly dependingon use. When you change to Playback mode fromPhotography mode,Cmay not occur, however, Vmay suddenly blink red and the camera may stopoperation.

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Loading the xD-Picture Card

Although you can store pictures in the cameras internalmemory, you can store many more images on the xD-Picture Card(sold separately). There is a slot for the xD-Picture Cardinside the battery compartment.

1 Open the battery cover.

2 Insert an xD-Picture Card.

3Close the battery cover.

How to replace the xD-Picture Card

Push the xD-Picture Cardinto the slot and then slowlyremove your finger. The lock is released and the xD-PictureCardis pushed out.

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Gold marking

Gold contact area

Align the gold marking with thegold contact area and insert it

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Loading the xD-Picture Card

CAUTION

When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that theyare kept out of the reach of children. An xD-PictureCardcould be swallowed and cause suffocation. If achild swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical

attention or call emergency number right away. If the xD-Picture Cardis oriented incorrectly, it will notgo all the way into the slot. Do not apply force wheninserting an xD-Picture Card.

Note that the xD-Picture Cardmay spring out if yourelease your finger quickly from the card immediatelyafter the lock is released.

Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it isused with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card.

See p.102 for information on the xD-Picture Card.

MEMO

The size of an image file varies depending on thesubject. For this reason, the number recorded may notrepresent the actual number of frames.

See p.117 for information on standard number ofavailable frames.

ZAbout internal memory

When an xD-Picture Card(sold separately) is inserted[Record images]: Record images to an xD-Picture

Card.[Playback images]: Playback images in an xD-Picture

Card.

When an xD-Picture Card(sold separately) is not

inserted[Record images]: Record images to internal memory.[Playback images]: Playback images in internal memory.

ZAbout images in the internal memory

Images held in the cameras internal memory may becorrupted or erased due to problems such as camerafaults. Save your important data to another media (i.e.,DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.).It is possible to transfer saved images on the internalmemory to an xD-Picture Card(p.56).

ISO200

6 FinePix A700 has internal memorythat can store images without xD-Picture Card.Yappears on theLCD monitor when internalmemory is active.

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Turning On and Off

Turning the camera on in

Photography mode

Changes between Photography mode and

Playback mode

Press wduring shooting to change to Playback mode.Press the shutter button down halfway to return toPhotography mode.

CAUTION

The lens moves and the lens cover opens when turningthe camera on in Photography mode. Take care not toobstruct the lens.

Take care not to get fingerprints on the camera lens asthis will result in impaired image quality in your shots.

Turning the camera on in

Playback mode

MEMO

To change to Photography mode, press the shutter button

down halfway.

POWER

Press POWER down fully

to turn the camera on.Press POWER again toturn the camera off.

MENU

DISP/

BACK

/OK

OPEN

Press wfor about 1

second to turn thecamera on in Playbackmode.Press POWER to turnthe camera off.

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Setting the Date and Time

When using the camera for the first time after purchasing,the date and time are cleared. Set the date and time.

1 DATE/TIME NOT SET message appears

when turning the camera on.

2Set the date and time.

MEMO

Holding downnorochanges the numberscontinuously.

When the time displayed passes 12, the AM/PMsetting changes.

Press MENU/OK to set the date andtime.

SET NO

DATE/TIME

NOT SET APressporqto select Year,Month, Day, Hour, or Minute.

BPressnoroto correct thesetting.

DATE/TIME

SET CANCEL

YY.MM.DD

2006 . 1 . 1

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3Change the date format.

Date format

YY.MM.DD: 2006.9.24MM/DD/YY: 9/24/2006DD.MM.YY: 24.9.2006

MEMO

DATE/ TIME NOT SET message also appears when thebatteries have been removed and the camera has beenleft for a long period.Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the

batteries have been installed for 30 minutes or more, thecamera settings will be retained for roughly 2 hours evenif both sources of power are removed.

When the Auto power off function is active, if the camerais left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, this function turns thecamera off (p.73). To turn the camera back on, pressPOWER. To play back images, hold down wfor about 1second.

SET CANCEL

DATE/TIME

MM/DD/YY

9 / 24 / 2006

10 : 00 AM

APressporqto select the dateformat.

BPressnoroto set the format.

CAlways press MENU/OK after thesettings are completed.

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Correcting the Date and Time

1 Open the SET-UP menu. 2Display the DATE/TIME screen.

APress MENU/OK to open themenu.

BPressporqto selectUOPTION.

CPressnoroto select SET-UP.

DPress MENU/OK to open theSET-UP menu.

OPTION

LCDSET-UP

APressporqto select option 3.

BPressoto select DATE/TIME.

CPressq.See 2Set the date and time.(p.20).

2 31 4

SET CANCEL

TIME DIFFERENCE/LANG.

USB MODE

:SET:SET:SET

SET-UP

DATE/TIME SET

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Selecting the Language

1 Open the SET-UP menu. 2Select the language.


BPressporqto selectUOPTION and then pressnoro

to select SET-UP.

CPress MENU/OK to open theSET-UP menu.

OPTION

LCDSET-UP

APressporqto move to option3.

BPressnoroto select.

CPressqto select ENGLISH,FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH,ESPAOL, ITALIANO, ,

, , ,, NEDERLANDS

or . Pressqto cyclethrough the language settings.

2 31 4

SET CANCEL

TIME DIFFERENCE

USB MODE

:SET

:SET

SET-UP

DATE/TIME :SET

/LANG. SET

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Taking Pictures (aAUTO Mode)

This section describes the basic operations.

1 Turn the camera on.Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on.

Holding the camera correctly

CAUTION

Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurredpicture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily withboth hands.

If the lens or flash is obscured by your fingers or thestrap, subjects may be out of focus or the brightness(exposure) of your shot may be incorrect.

POWER

Brace your elbowsagainst your sides andhold the camera with

both hands.

Do not cover thelens or flash withyour fingers.

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singtheCamera

2Check the composition on the LCD monitor.To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom switch:

MEMO

Select eMacro mode to take close-up shots (p.40). Use digital zoom when you want to shoot the subject

closer (p.72).

3Focus on the main subject in the AF frameand press the shutter button down halfway.

CHECK

Focus on the subjectDouble beep is heardIndicator lamp lit green

Not focus on the subjectNo sound{indicatedIndicator lamp blinking green

MEMO

The shutter button has a halfway point at which focusand exposure are automatically optimized before takingthe picture by pressing fully down.

When pressing the shutter button halfway, a lensoperation sound may be heard.

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66

Focal rangeApprox. 50 cm (1.6 ft.)to infinity

Optical zoom focallength (35 mmcamera equivalent)

Approx. 36 mm to108 mm Max. zoom scale

3

Zoom bar

]wide zoomswitch (Zoom out)

[tele zoomswitch (Zoom in)

6

AF frame AF framebecomes smallerand camerafocuses on thesubject.

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4Press the shutter button fully.

CAUTION

When taking a picture using the flash, the image maydisappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. TheIndicator lamp blinks orange during charging.

MEMO

When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lockto take the picture (p.28).

When pressing the shutter button down fully in onemotion, the camera takes the picture without the AFframe changing.

Flash

Change the flash mode when you want to take pictures withoutflash. See p.41 for information on flash.

CAUTION

If F is selected for the quality setting, imagerecording time and time required between shotsincreases.

The image shown on the LCD monitor before thepicture is taken may differ in brightness, color, etc. fromthe image actually recorded. Play back the recordedimage to check it (p.31).

When selecting a slow shutter speed that will causecamera shake, |appears on the LCD monitor. Useflash or a tripod.

See p.104-107 for information on warning displays. SeeTroubleshooting (p.108-113) for more information.

ClickDoublebeep

Halfway pressed Fully pressed

When pressing the shutterbutton down halfway,bappears on the LCD monitor

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Z Indicator lamp display

The indicator lamp shows camera status lit or blinkingwhen pressing the shutter button.

MEMO

Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor

(

p.104-107).

Display Status

Lit green Locking the focusBlinking green AF/AE in progress, camera shake

warning, or AF warning (ready toshoot)

Blinking green andorange alternately

Recording to xD-Picture Cardorinternal memory (ready to shoot)

Lit orange Recording to xD-Picture Cardorinternal memory (not ready)

Blinking orange Charging flash (flash will not fire)

Blinking red Warnings for xD-Picture Cardandinternal memoryCard not formatted, incorrect format,memory full, xD-Picture Cardorinternal memory error

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Taking pictures with the focus

and exposure locked

In the above composition, the subjects (two people in thiscase) are not in the AF frame. Pressing the shutter buttonhalfway at this point will result in the subjects being out offocus.

AF/AE lock is useful:

Use AF/AE lock to guarantee best result when shooting asubject that is not suited to autofocusing (p.29).

1 Move the camera slightly so that one of thesubjects is in the AF frame.

2Press the shutter button down halfway tofocus on the subject.

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Using AF/AE lock

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3Continue to hold the shutter button downhalfway. Move the camera back to the

original image and press the shutter button

fully.

MEMO

AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutteris released.

Use AF/AE lock in all Photography modes to guaranteeexcellent results.

On FinePix A700, pressing the shutter button downhalfway locks the focus and exposure settings (AF andAE lock).

Subjects not suitable for autofocus

FinePix A700 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism.However, it may have difficulty focusing on the following:

Subjects photographed through glass Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or flames Dark subjects Subjects with little or no contrast between the subject and

the background (such as subjects dressed in the same coloras the background)

Shots where another high-contrast object (not the subject) isclose to the AF frame and is either closer or further awaythan your subject (such as a shot of someone against abackground with strongly contrasting elements)

For such subjects use AF/AE lock (p.28).

Click

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Adjusting the shot composition

Select the LCD monitor display.

Position the main subject at the intersection of two lines inthis frame or align one of the horizontal lines with thehorizon. Use this frame as a guide to the subjects sizeand the balance of the shot while composing a shot.

MENU

DISP/

BACK

/OK

OPEN

6 6

Press DISP/BACK to

change the LCDmonitor display.

Text displayed

No text displayed

Framing guidelinedisplayed

Best framing

6

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Playback your images to check them. For importantphotographs, always take a test shot and view the imageto make sure that the camera is working normally.

Setting the camera to Playback

mode

When the camera is off, pressw

for about 1 second toturn the camera on in Playback mode.

MEMO

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

Select the LCD monitor display.

MENU

DISP/

BACK

/OK

OPEN

Press wduringshooting tochange toPlayback mode.

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DISP/

BACK

/OK

OPEN

Text displayed No text displayed

Multi-frameplayback

Press DISP/BACKduring Playbackmode to change theLCD monitor display.

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e g e ages

Single-frame playback

1 Zoom in / Zoom out.To zoom in an image during single-frame playback:

MEMO

Press DISP/BACK to cancel playback zoom.

2Display another part of the image.

To select the required image:

Pressp: last image

Pressq: next image

Selecting images

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To select images on the thumbnaillists screen, hold downporqfor 1 second during playback.When releasingporq, camerareturns to single-frame playback.

Playback zoom

CANCELPANNING

CANCELPANNING

]switch(Zoom out)

[switch(Zoom in)

Press[(n) or ](o) to zoomin or out on an image.

Zoom bar

CANCEL

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MEMO

Press DISP/BACK to return to the zoom setting.

Z Zoom scales

Multi-frame playback

Multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears on theLCD monitor. Select required frame from the 9 frames.

Still images viewable on FinePix A700

This camera will display still images recorded on FinePixA700 or still images (excluding some uncompressedimages) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera thatsupports xD-Picture Cards. Clear playback or playbackzooming may not be possible for still images shot oncameras other than FinePix A700.

APressporqto move toanother part of the image.

BPressn,o,p, orqto displayanother part of the image.

Quality mode Max. zoom scale

(3072 2304 pixels) Approx. 4.8

%(3264 2176 pixels) Approx. 4.54(2304 1728 pixels) Approx. 3.6

2(1600 1200 pixels) Approx. 2.5

APressn,o,p, orqto movethe cursor (colored frame) to theselecting frame.

Pressnororepeatedly tojump to the next page.

BPress MENU/OK to enlarge theimage.

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( p )

Use this mode to erase unnecessary images or movies tohave ample free space on the xD-Picture Cardor internalmemory.

Selecting FRAME or ALL

FRAMES

MEMO

To erase another frame (file), repeat above steps.When erasing frames (files) is completed, press DISP/BACK.

CAUTION

Pressing MENU/OK repeatedly erases consecutiveframes (files). Take care not to erase a frame (file) by

mistake.

APress MENU/OK to open thePlayback menu.

BPressporqto select oERASE.

CPressnoroto select FRAMEor ALL FRAMES.

DPress MENU/OK to confirm yourselection.

BACK

ALL FRAMES

FRAME

ERASE

Erasing one frame at a time (FRAME)

APressporqto select theerasing frame (file).

BPress MENU/OK to erase thecurrently displayed frame (file).

ERASE OK?

FRAME

100-0001

YES CANCEL

Setting the camera tow

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UsingtheCamera

MEMO

MEMO

When using an xD-Picture Card, the images in the xD-Picture Cardare erased. When not using an xD-Picture Card, the images in the internal memory areerased.

Selecting:BACK returns to single-frame playbackwithout erasing any frames (files).

Protected frames (files) cannot be erased. Unprotectthe frames (files) before erasing them (p.54).

If DPOF SPECIFIED. ERASE OK? or DPOFSPECIFIED. ERASE ALL OK? appears, press MENU/OK again to erase the frames (files).

CAUTION

Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back upimportant frames (files) onto your PC or another media.

Erasing all frames (ALL FRAMES)

Press MENU/OK to erase all theframes (files).

TAKE A WHILE

ALL FRAMES

100-0001

YES CANCEL

ERASE ALL OK?

IT MAY

CANCEL

ALL FRAMESPress DISP/BACK to cancelerasing of all the frames (files).Some unprotected frames(files) will be left unerased.

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Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get thebest result. A general guide is given below.

1 Select the Photography mode.

Set the Photography mode from the menu.The camera settings are tailored to the scene beingshot.

2Specify the photography settings.Pressing buttons or selecting menu allows you tospecify photography functions. You can obtain thebest result for shooting.

Z Specifying functions using buttons

qAUTOThis is the easiest mode for takingpictures (p.38).

HPORTRAIT,LANDSCAPE.SPORT8NIGHT

Select the best Shooting mode for thescene being shot (p.38-39).

qMANUAL This mode provides detailed settings thatare impossible to set in qAUTO mode(p.39).

SHOOTING MODE

PORTRAIT

AUTO

MANUAL

MOVIE

eMacro Used for close-up shots (p.40).

dFlash Used for shots in dark locations or forbacklit subjects, etc. (p.41).

MENU

DISP/

BACK

/OK

OPEN

e (p) Macro button

d (q) Flash button

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Z Specifying functions using Photography menu(MENU/OK button)

yQUALITY Use to specify required image size(p.45).

*SELF-TIMER

Used in situations such as group

shots where the photographer isincluded in the shot (p.46).

SISO Use to specify required sensitivitysetting (p.48).

SEVUse this setting to obtain the correctexposure (only s) (p.49).

TWB

Use this setting to adjust the colorbalance to suit the color of theambient light around the subject (only

s) (p.50).

SELF-TIMER

OFF

MENU

DISP/

BACK

/OK

OPEN

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

CHECK

See p.42 for information on available flash modes.

This is the easiest mode for providing crisp and clearshots.Use this mode for ordinary photography.

Camera specifies EV and WB settings automatically.

CHECK

Flash cannot be used in the Landscape mode.


BPressporqto select qSHOOTING MODE.

CPressnoroto select Shootingmode.

DPress MENU/OK to confirm thesetting.

SHOOTING MODE

PORTRAITAUTO

MANUAL

MOVIE

qAUTO (a)

HPORTRAIT

Use this mode for photographyto get beautiful skin tones andsoft overall tone.

,LANDSCAPE

Use this mode for shootingscenery in daylight andprovides crisp, clear shots ofscenery such as buildings andmountains.


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Use this mode to take close-up shots.

Available Photography modes:aand s(p.38, 39)

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Focal rangeWide-angle: approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in. to 2.6 ft.)Telephoto: approx. 35 cm to 80 cm (1.1 ft. to 2.6 ft.)

Effective flash rangeApprox. 30 cm to 80 cm (1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft.)

MEMO

Use a tripod to prevent camera shake in Macro mode. Any of the following cancels Macro mode:

- Changing the Photography mode setting- Turning the camera off

6 eappears on the LCD monitorindicating that you can take

close-up shots.

MENU

DISP/

BACK

/OK

OPEN

Press e(p) toselect Macro mode.

Press e(p) againto cancel Macromode.

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AdvancedFeaturesPhotography

Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night orindoor dark locations. Choose from 6 flash modesaccording to the type of shot.

Available Photography modes:

a,H, .,8, s(p.38, 39)

MEMO

When pressing the shutter button down halfway,bappears on the LCD monitor before the flash fires.

Use this mode for ordinary photography.The flash fires as required by the shooting conditions.

This mode is suitable for shooting portraits in low-lightconditions.

Red-eye effect

When using the flash to take a picture of people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in thepicture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflectingoff the inside of the eye.

Use this mode in backlit scenes, or to get the correctcolors when taking a picture under bright lighting.

In this mode, the flash fires in bright as well as darkconditions.

MENU

DISP/

BACK

/OK

OPEN

The flash settingchanges each time youpress d(q).

AUTO Auto flash (not displayed)

bRed-eye reduction

Using this mode to minimize red-eye (eyesappear in red in the finished photo).

dForced flash

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This mode is suitable for situations where the flash cannotbe used.Use a tripod to prevent camera shake when shooting inSuppressed flash mode in the dark condition.Any time, flash does not fire.

This mode allows you to take pictures of people at nightthat clearly show both your subjects and the night timebackdrop. To prevent camera shake, always use a tripod.

Using nsynchronizes Red-eye reduction mode.

Using8selects slow shutter speeds of up to 2 seconds.

CAUTION

In bright scenes, overexposure may occur.

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List of available flash modes in each PhotographymodeThe following table shows the flash modes available foreach Photography mode.

Effective flash range (S: AUTO)Wide-angle: approx. 50 cm to 3.8 m (1.6 ft. to 12.5 ft.)Telephoto: approx. 60 cm to 2 m (2.0 ft. to 6.6 ft.)If you take pictures outside of the effective flash range,the image may appear dark even if the flash is used.

CAUTION

If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging(Indicator lamp blinking orange), the picture will be

taken without the flash (when using AUTO orb

). The flash charging time may increase when thebatteries are low on charge.

When taking a picture using the flash, the image maydisappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. TheIndicator lamp blinks orange during charging.

The flash fires several times (pre-flashes and the mainflash). Do not move the camera until the picture istaken.

Suppressed flash

cSlow synchro,nRed-eye reduction + Slow synchro

AUTO b d C c na

H

,

.

8

s

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hotography

Use the Photography menu to adjust image quality. Youcan take pictures in a wide range of conditions.

Setting the menus

APress MENU/OK to open the

menu.BPressporqto select the

menu.

CPressnoroto change thesetting.


SELF-TIMER

OFF


Z

Setting the menus (p.43)


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Z List of photography menu options

Page Menu Functions SettingsFactorydefault

1

qSHOOTING

MODE (p.38)

Use this setting to provide the best photography menusetting for the scene being shot.

rMOVIE / qMANUAL /qAUTO/HPORTRAIT /

,LANDSCAPE / .SPORT /8NIGHT

qAUTO

yQUALITY (p.45)

This setting can be used with any of the modes.Specifies the image size.The larger image size, the better image quality is obtained.The smaller image size, the larger number of images arerecorded.

F / N /% / 4 / 2 /`

N

* SELF-TIMER(p.46)

This setting can be used with any of the modes.Used in situations such as group shots where thephotographer is included in the shot.

OFF / *(10 seconds) /((2 seconds)

OFF

UOPTION (p.68) Use this setting to change the camera settings. SET-UP /jLCD

2

S ISO (p.48)

This setting can be used with any of the modes.Specifies required sensitivity setting of the ambient lightaround the subject.The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity isobtained. The higher sensitivity settings will allow you totake pictures in darker locations.

AUTO / 100 / 200 / 400 AUTO

SEV (p.49)This setting can be used when the Photography mode setsto qMANUAL (s).

Use this setting to obtain the correct exposure.

2 EV to +2 EV

(1/3 EV increments)

0

TWB (p.50)

This setting can be used when the Photography mode setsto qMANUAL (s).Use this setting to adjust the color balance to suit the colorof the ambient light around the subject.

AUTO / 6/ 7/ 9/ 0/-/ 8

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Taking pictures using self-timer

(*SELF-TIMER)

Available Photography modes:a,H, ,, .,8, s(p.38, 39)

Use this menu in situations where the photographer isincluded in the shot.

When selecting the self-timer setting, the self-timer iconappears on the LCD monitor.

*: The picture is taken after 10 seconds.(: The picture is taken after 2 seconds.

1 Press the shutter button down halfway tofocus on the subject and press the shutter

button fully.

Pressing the shutter button down halfway that focuseson the subject.Without releasing the shutter button, press the buttonall the way down (fully pressed) to start the self-timer.

SELF-TIMER

OFF

Doublebeep Beep

Halfway pressed Fully pressed

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hotography

2Take pictures in selected time.Using the 2-second self-timer

This is useful when you worry about camera shake even ifattaching the camera on a tripod.

MEMO

To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, pressDISP/BACK.

Any of the following cancels the self-timer setting:- Completing the shooting- Changing the Photography mode setting- Setting the camera to Playback mode- Turning the camera off

Take care not to stand in front of the lens when pressing

the shutter button as this can prevent the correct focusor brightness (exposure) from being achieved.

8

A countdown appears onthe LCD monitor indicatingthe time remaining until thepicture is taken.

A picture is taken after the self-timer lamp changesfrom lit to blinking (only blinks with the 2-second self-timer).


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Specifying sensitivity setting

(S ISO)

Available Photography modes:a,H, ,, .,8, s(p.38, 39)

Use this menu to specify required sensitivity setting of theambient light around the subject.The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity isobtained. The higher sensitivity settings will allow you totake pictures in darker locations.

CHECK

SettingsAUTO/100/200/400Selecting AUTO as the sensitivity setting, the cameraselects the best sensitivity setting for the subjectsbrightness.

The selected sensitivitysetting appears on the LCDmonitor when the sensitivitysetting is set to anothersetting excluding AUTO.

MEMO

Sensitivity is retained even when the camera is turned offor the mode setting is changed.

CAUTION

Although higher sensitivity settings will allow you to takepictures in darker locations, they will also increase theamount of speckling in your images. Choose thesensitivity setting that best suits the conditions.

400

200

100

ISO

AUTO

ISO 400

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AdvancedFeaturesP

hotography

Adjusting exposure

compensation (S EV)

Available Photography mode: s(p.38,39)

Use this menu for shots to get the correct brightness(exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrastbetween the subject and the background.

CHECK

Compensation range: 2 EV to +2 EV(13 steps in 1/3 EV increments)

Explanation of Terms EV (p.118)

Guide to compensation

Backlit portraits:+2/3 EV to +1 2/3 EV

Very bright scenes (such assnowfields) and highly reflectivesubjects: +1 EV

Shots made up predominantly of sky: +1 EV Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds: 2/3

EV Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or

dark foliage: 2/3 EV

MEMO

Any of the following disables exposurecompensation:

Using the flash in AUTO or bmode Shooting dark scenes indmode

23

13

13

EV

+ /

+ /

- /

0

positive (+) compensation

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Using Playback Menu

Use this menu to playback photographed images.


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AdvancedFeat

uresPlayback

Setting the menus DPOF set frame (uDPOF)

You can specify the image, number of prints, with orwithout date of printing with a DPOF-compatible printer.

Selecting WITH DATEE,Eappears on the LCDmonitor and the date will be imprinted on your prints.

ContinuedQ

p y p g p g

ASet the camera to Playbackmode (p.31).

BPress MENU/OK to open themenu.

CPressporqto select themenu.

DPressnoroto change thesetting.

EPress MENU/OK to confirm thesetting.

RESET ALL

WITHOUT DATE

WITH DATE

DPOFWITH DATEE : The date will be imprinted on your

prints.

WITHOUT DATE : The date will not be imprinted onyour prints.

RESET ALL : All DPOF settings will be canceled.

WITH DATE / WITHOUT DATE

DPOF :

SHEETS

100-0001

00009

01

FRAME

SET

Total number of prints

Setting for that frame

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AdvancedFeat

uresPlayback

Using Playback Menu

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APress MENU/OK to open the Playback menu.BPressporqto select uDPOF.CPressnoroto select WITH DATEEor WITHOUT

DATE and press MENU/OK.DPressporqto select the frame (file) with the DPOF

setting you want to cancel.EPressoto set the number of prints to 0 (zero).

To cancel the DPOF setting for another frame (file),repeat stepsDandE.Always press MENU/OK to complete the settings. DPOF ALL RESET (p.53)

MEMO

When DPOF settings were specified on another

camera.

When the data includes a frame (file) with DPOFsettings that were specified on another camera,

RESET DPOF OK? appears.Pressing MENU/OK erases all of the DPOF settingsalready specified for each frame (file). Specify theDPOF setting for each frame (file) again.

Prints of up to 999 frames (files) can be ordered on thesame xD-Picture Card.

DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies.

APressporqto display theframe (file) for specifying DPOFsetting.

BPressnoroto set a value.Up to 99 sheets are printed.

For frames (files) that you do notwant printed, set the number ofprints to 0 (zero).

To specify more DPOF settings, repeat stepsAandB.

CAlways press MENU/OK after thesettings are completed.Pressing DISP/BACK cancelsthose settings.

RESET DPOF OK?

100-0001

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Pressing DISP/BACK while choosing settings willcancel all current settings. If there were previous DPOFsettings, only the modifications are canceled.

When selecting the WITH DATE setting, the date isimprinted on your shots using the Print Service or a

DPOF-compatible printer (depending on the printerspecifications, the date may not be printed in somecases).

Images photographed with a camera other than FinePixA700 may not be specified DPOF settings.

To cancel all DPOF settings:

Select RESET ALL in the Playback menu (p.51).

MEMO

uappears on the LCD monitor during playback when the

image has specified DPOF settings.

RESET ALL

Press MENU/OK.

RESET DPOF OK?

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YES CANCEL

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DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Formatand refers to a format that is used forrecording printing specifications for imagesshot using a digital camera on media such asan xD-Picture Card. The recorded

specifications include information on whichframes are to be printed.

This section gives a detailed description of how to orderyour prints with FinePix A700.

* Some printers do not support date and time imprintingor specification of the number of prints.

* The warnings shown below may appear while

specifying the prints.

DPOF SPECIFIED. ERASE OK ?DPOF SPECIFIED. ERASE ALL OK ? (p.35)When erasing the image, the DPOF setting for thatimage is deleted at the same time.

RESET DPOF OK ? (p.52)When inserting an xD-Picture Cardthat containsimages specified for printing by another camera,

those print specifications are all reset and replaced bythe new print specifications.

[DPOF FILE ERROR] (p.106)Up to 999 images can be specified on the samexD-Picture Card.

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(iPROTECT)

Use this mode to prevent frames (files) from beingaccidentally erased. Your camera calls images frames.

To protect or unprotect only the selected frame (file):

FRAME SET / RESET

APressporqto select theprotecting/unprotecting frame(file).

BPress MENU/OK to protect/unprotect the currently displayedframe (file).Unprotected: protecting frame(file)Protected: reset frame (file)

To protect another frame (file), repeat steps AandB.

When protecting frames (files) is completed, press DISP/BACK.

PROTECT OK?

100-0001

FRAME

YES CANCEL

Unprotected

100-0001

FRAME

UNPROTECT OK?

YES CANCEL

Protected ( appears)

SET ALL

Press MENU/OK to protect all theframes (files).

RESET ALL

Press MENU/OK to unprotect all theframes (files).

SET ALL

100-0001

YES CANCEL

TAKE A WHILE

SET ALL OK?

IT MAY

RESET ALL

100-0001

YES CANCEL

TAKE A WHILE

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If the images are very large, protecting or unprotecting allthe frames (files) may take some time.If you want to take a picture or record a movie during theprocedure, press DISP/BACK.

CAUTION

The Format function erases all the frames (files),including protected frames (files) (p.73).

(gPLAYBACK)

Use this mode to play back photographed imagescontinuously. You can select playback interval and type ofimage transition.

MEMO

To interrupt gPLAYBACK, pressnor MENU/OK. Pressporqto advance or go back through the

images. The Auto power off function (p.73) does not operate

during playback. Movie starts automatically. When the movie ends, the

playback function moves it on. Press DISP/BACK once during playback to display the

frame number and on-screen help.

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SET ALL

PLAYBACK

Using Playback Menu

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It is possible to transfer saved images between theinternal memory and an xD-Picture Card. Your cameracalls images frames.

Z Selecting COPY

MEMO

To copy another frame (file), repeat stepsCandD.When copying frames (files) is completed, press DISP/BACK.

APressnoroto selectWINTERNAL MEMORYCARD orXCARD INTERNAL MEMORY.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm thesetting.

COPY

INTERNAL MEMORY

CARD

NEXT CANCEL

Copying one frame at a time (FRAME)

APressnoroto select FRAME.

BPress MENU/OK.

CPressporqto select thecopying frame (file).

DPress MENU/OK to copy thecurrently displayed frame (file).

COPY

INTERNAL MEMORY

CARD

YES CANCEL

ALL FRAMES

FRAME

YES CANCEL

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COPY OK?

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CAUTION When [\MEMORY FULL] or [YMEMORY FULL]

appears on the LCD monitor, exchanging the data stopson the way.

When copying the image that has specified DPOFsetting, the DPOF setting is not copied.

(#VOICE MEMO)

Voice memos of up to 30 seconds can be added to stillimages.

1 Set the menu.

ContinuedQ

py g ( )

APressnoroto select ALLFRAMES.

BPress MENU/OK.

CPress MENU/OK to copy all theframes (files).

COPY

INTERNAL MEMORY

CARD

YES CANCEL

FRAME

ALL FRAMES

YES CANCEL

100-0001

A WHILE

COPY ALL OK?

IT MAY TAKE

APressporqto select theimage to add a voice memo.

BPress MENU/OK to open thePlayback menu.

CPressporqto select#VOICE MEMO.

DPress MENU/OK.

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The voice memo ends when pressing MENU/OK midwayor 30 seconds pass.

To record your comment: press MENU/OK.To rerecorded the comment: press DISP/BACK .

MEMO

When the image already has a voice memoIf you select an image that already has a voice memo,a screen appears in which you can select whether torerecord the memo.

When [PROTECTED FRAME] appears, unprotect theframe (p.54).

Voice memos cannot be added to movies. ContinuedQ

VOICE MEMO

REC RE-REC

FINISH

VOICE MEMO

RE-REC

APressporqto select animage file with a voice memo.#appears on the LCD monitor.

BPressoto start playing back

voice memo.The playback time appears onthe LCD monitor along with aprogress bar.

PLAY

STOP PAUSE

Progress bar

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CHECK

Audio recording format:WAVE ( p.118) PCM recording format

Audio file size:Approx. 480 KB (for a 30-second voice memo)

Playing voice memo files

You may not be able to play back some voice memo filesrecorded on other cameras.

Control Description

PlaybackPlayback begins.The voice memo stops whenplayback ends.

Pause /Resume

Pauses the voice memo duringplayback. Pressoagain toresume playback.

Stop

Stops playback.Pressporqwhile voicememo playback is stopped to goback to the previous file oradvance to the next filerespectively.

Fastforward /Rewind

Pressporqduring playbackto skip forwards or backwardsthrough the voice memo. Thesebuttons do not function whileplayback is paused.

Uncover the speaker.The sound may bedifficult to hear.

Speaker

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AdvancedFeatu

resPlayback

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

1 Select the menu.

MEMOPress DISP/BACK to return to single-frame playback.APressporqto select thetrimming frame (file).

BPress MENU/OK to open thePlayback menu.

CPressporqto select YTRIMMING.

DPress MENU/OK.

TRIMMING

SET

BPressporqto move to

another part of the image.

CPressn,o,p, orqto displayanother part of the image.

MEMO

Press DISP/BACK to return to the zoom setting.

DPress MENU/OK.

PANNING

YES CANCEL

TRIMMING

PANNING

YES CANCEL

TRIMMING

switch switch

APress [(n) or ](o) tozoom in or out on an image.

Zoom bar

YES CANCEL

TRIMMING Navigation screen(Current displayed image)

ContinuedQ

Using Playback Menu

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MEMO A saved image size varies depending on the zoom

scale of step 2. For 0.3 M,kYES option appears inyellow.

Image sizes

When%quality setting is selected, the image istrimmed to normal size (4:3 aspect ratio).

CAUTION

You may not be able to trim images that were shot with acamera other than FinePix A700.

Check the saved image size andpress MENU/OK.The trimmed image is added as aseparate file in the final frame.

TRIMMING

REC CANCEL

0. 3MREC OK?

4Printing at up to 6R (15.2 20.3 cm/6 8 in.) /A5 size

2Printing at up to 4R (10.2 15.2 cm/4 6 in.) /A6 size

` To use for e-mail or web site

rRecording Movies

Use this mode to record movies with sound. Z Zooming the image

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AdvancedFeaturesMovie

1 Set the camera to rMovie mode.y g

recording.

CHECK

Optical zoom focal lengthApprox. 36 mm to 108 mm (35 mm camera equivalent)Max. zoom scale: 3

Focal rangeApprox. 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to infinity

ContinuedQ


BPressporqto select qSHOOTING MODE.

CPressnoroto select rMOVIE.


SHOOTING MODE

MANUAL

MOVIE

AUTO

PORTRAIT

12s

STANDBY

The available recording timeappears on the LCDmonitor.

12s

STANDBY

Zoom bar

Press [(n) or ](o) to zoomin or out on an image.

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rRecording Movies

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Press the shutter button down fully to start recording.During recording, lREC and a counter that shows theremaining time appear on the LCD monitor.

MEMO

There is no need to hold down the shutter button duringrecording.

Recording movies

Specifications: Motion JPEG (p.118) with monauralsound

Quality selection method:$(320 240 pixels)#(160 120 pixels)

Frame rate (p.118): 10 frames per second (fixed)

during movie recording may differ from those shownbefore recording begins.

Pressing the shutter button down fully fixes the focus,however the exposure and white balance are adjusted

to the scene being shot. If recording is stopped immediately after it begins, 1second of the movie is recorded onto the xD-PictureCardor internal memory.

CAUTION

Because a movie is recorded onto the xD-Picture Cardor internal memory as it is saved, it cannot be recordedcorrectly if the camera suddenly loses power (if thebatteries run out or the AC power adapter is

disconnected). A movie file taken by FinePix A700 may not be playableon other cameras.

Because sound is recorded concurrently with theimages, make sure that you do not cover themicrophone with a finger, etc. (p.12).

Camera operation noises may be recorded duringmovie shooting.

12sREC

Fully pressed

Recording ends when pressingthe shutter button downhalfway during recording or theremaining time runs out.

Halfway pressed


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wPlaying Back Movies Setting the cameratowPlayback mode (p.31)

Fast Pressporqduring playback

Control Description


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Z Playing back movies

MEMO

If the subject of the shot is very bright, white verticalstreaks or black horizontal streaks may appear in theimage during playback. This is normal.

CAUTION You may not be able to play back some movie files

recorded on other cameras. To play back movie files on a PC, save the movie file on

the xD-Picture Cardor internal memory to the PCshard disk and then play back the saved file.

Uncover the speaker. The sound is difficult to hear.

APressporqto select themovie file. rappears on theLCD monitor.

BPressoto begin playing backmovie.

Control Description

PlaybackPlayback begins.Playback stops when the end ofthe movie is reached.

Pause /Resume

Pauses the movie duringplayback.Pressoagain to resumeplayback.

Stop

Stops playback.Pressporqwhile playbackis stopped to go back to theprevious file or advance to the

next file respectively.

PLAY

30s

PAUSESTOP

The playback time appears on

the LCD monitor along with aprogress bar.

Progress bar

asforward /Rewind

essp o q du g p aybacto skip forwards or backwardsthrough the movie.

Skipplayback

Pressporqwhen the movie

is paused, the movie advancesor goes back one frame.Hold downporqto movethrough the frames quickly.

Adjusting LCD Brightness or Playback Volume

MEMO

The options available in theUmenu vary depending onwhether the mode is selected

OPTION


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Settings

whether the mode is selected. Photography mode

Movie mode

Playback mode


BPressporqto selectUOPTION.

CPressnoroto selectjLCDor VOLUME.

DPress MENU/OK to display thesetting display.

EPressporqto adjust the LCDmonitor brightness or playbackvolume.

FPress MENU/OK to confirm thesetting.

LCD

SET-UP

VOLUME

SET CANCEL

BRIGHTNESS

OPTION

LCDSET-UP

LCD

SET-UP

OPTION

OPTION

LCD

SET-UP

VOLUME

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Settings

U

SET-UP

Using the SET-UP menu

1 O h SET UP

2Change the setting.


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1 Open the SET-UP menu.


BPressporqto selectU

OPTION.

CPressnoroto select SET-UP.

DPress MENU/OK to display theSET-UP menu.

OPTION

LCDSET-UP

APressporqto move tooptions 1 to 4.

BPressnoroto select a menuoption.

CPressporqto change thesetting.When selecting FORMAT,DATE/TIME, TIMEDIFFERENCE, , USBMODE, DISCHARGE, orRESET, pressqto specify eachsetting.


SET-UP

IMAGE DISP.

FRAME NO.BEEP VOLUME

2 31 4

:ON

SHUTTER VOL :LOW

:CONT.:LOW

SET CANCEL

SET-UP menu option

Setting Display Factory default Explanation Page

How to use the SET-UP menu (p.68)


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Settings


1

IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF ON

Specifies whether an image checking screen(photography result) appears after taking a picture.The image is displayed for a few moments and then

recorded. The color tones in images recorded maydiffer from actual color. Play back the recordedimages to check them.

SHUTTER VOL LOW/HIGH/OFF LOW Sets the volume of the sound emitted when theshutter operates.

BEEP VOLUME LOW/HIGH/OFF LOW Sets the volume of the tone emitted when thecamera controls are used.

FRAME NO. CONT./RENEW CONT.Specifies whether frame numbers are assignedconsecutively from previous numbers or begin

again.

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DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF OFF Specifies whether digital zoom is used together. 72

AUTO POWER OFF 2 MIN/5 MIN/OFF 2 MINSets the time of turning camera off when camera isnot used.

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LCD POWER SAVE ON/OFF ON Darkens the LCD monitor when camera is not used. 73

FORMAT OK Initializes an xD-Picture Cardor internal memory.Select this menu to erase all the frames (files).

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USET-UP

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TIME DIFFERENCE SET Specifies the time difference settings. 74

SET Specifies the language used for LCD monitordisplay. 23

USB MODE SET

@DSCProvides a simple way to read images from an xD-Picture Cardor internal memory and store imagesonto an xD-Picture Card.

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Settings

p yassigned consecutively from previous numbers or beginagain.

CHECK

duplicated when images are downloaded to a PC. When the camera settings are RESET (p.70), the

frame number setting (CONT. or RENEW) is changedto CONT. and the frame number i tself does not return to0001.

In CONT. setting, images are stored beginning from thehighest file number on the current xD-Picture Cardwhen the xD-Picture Cardalready contains image fileswith file numbers higher than the highest file number onthe last xD-Picture Card.

File number runs from 0001 to 9999. Once 9999 isexceeded, the directory number changes from 100 to101. The maximum number is 999-9999.

The displayed frame number may differ for images

photographed on other cameras.

* Formatted xD-Picture Cardor internal memory usedfor both A and B.

CONT. : Pictures are stored beginning from the highestfile number stored on the last xD-Picture Cardor internal memory used.

RENEW: Pictures are stored on each xD-Picture Cardbeginning with a file number 0001.

A

B

CONT. RENEW

100-0009

10:00 AM9/24/2006

File number

Frame number

Directory number

The last 4 digits of the 7-digit number in the top rightcorner of the LCD monitor are the file numbers, whilethe first 3 digits show the directory number.

USET-UP

Use this function to shoot enlarged images than

CHECK

Optical zoom focal length*Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm

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maximum optical zoom scale.

Z Zoom bar display

Digital zoom focal length*Approx. 108 mm to 680 mm,max. zoom scale: approx. 6.3

Digital zoom focal length (%)*Approx. 108 mm to 583 mm,max. zoom scale: approx. 5.4

* 35 mm camera equivalents

MEMO

When zooming changes between optical and digital, theposition of the indicator stops. Press the same Zoomswitch again to start the indicator moving again.

CAUTIONUsing the digital zoom allows you to enlarge your subjectand shoot it. However, it will lower your image quality. Setthe digital zoom when requiring it.

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Zoom bar

Digital zoom OFF Digital zoom ON

Optical zoom: 3

Optical zoom: 3

*Approx. 5.4 (Digital zoom) when the

yQUALITY is set to%.

Digital zoom:approx. 6.3 *

When this function is active and the camera remains Initialize (format) the xD-Picture Cardor internal memory

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Settings

unused for 2 or 5 minutes, it turns camera off.Use this function when you want to get the maximumpossible running time from your batteries.

CAUTION

The Auto power off function is disabled during automaticplayback (p.55), discharging rechargeable batteries(p.100), and when a USB connection (p.78, 88) isbeing used.

To restore power to the camera

Refer to Turning On and Off (p.19).

The LCD monitor darkens when camera is not used for 10seconds.When this function is active, you can save power and getthe maximum possible running time from your batteries.

MEMO

Pressing any button wakes the camera up.

CAUTION

The LCD power save function is disabled during Playbackmode and Movie mode.

for use with the camera.

CHECK

Initializing internal memory takes about 15 seconds.

CAUTION

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

Back up important frames (files) onto your PC oranother media. Do not open the battery cover during formatting, as

formatting will be interrupted.

LCD POWER SAVE

APressporqto select OK.

BPressing MENU/OK initializes

the xD-Picture Cardor internalmemory.

FORMAT OK?

ERASE ALL DATA

CANCELOK

SET

FORMAT Place of initializeYFORMAT:Internal memory

\FORMAT:xD-Picture Card

USET-UP

Use this function when traveling to destinations indiff t ti Thi f ti t ti diff

2Select TIME DIFFERENCE.TIME DIFFERENCE

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different time zones. This function sets a time differencerelative to the date and time currently set. When thissetting is enabled, the specified time difference is applied

when pictures are taken.1 Use Time difference function.

Pressporqto change betweenNHOME andILOCAL.To set the time difference, selectILOCAL.

NHOME: Your home time zone

ILOCAL: Your destination timezone

TIME DIFFERENCE

TIME DIFF SET

LOCATION HOME

10:00 AM9/24/2006

SET CANCEL

APressnoroto select TIMEDIFF.

BPressq.

LOCATION LOCAL

10:00 AM9/24/2006

SET CANCEL

TIME DIFF SET

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Settings

CHECK

Available time setting23:45 to +23:45 (in 15-minute increments)

MEMO

date and time again.

APressporqto select +/,hour, and minute.

BPressnoroto change thesetting.

CAlways press MENU/OK after thesettings are completed.

10:00 AM9/24/2006

SET CANCEL

TIME DIFFERENCE

+ 00 : 00

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In the time difference setting,when you change to thePhotography mode,Iandthe date is displayed for 3seconds, the date displayturns yellow.

Connecting to a TV

When connecting to a TV, images can be displayed on wider screen. Using Automatic playback function (p.55) together, youcan have fun with folks.


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Plug the A/V cable (included) intothe A/V OUT (audio/visual

output) socket of the camera.

Plug the other end of the cable into theaudio/video input socket on the TV.

CAUTION

Plug the A/V cable (included) and the AC power adaptercorrectly and push them in each terminal.

See p.100 for the information of the AC power adapter.

MEMO

When connecting the A/V cable to TV, the LCD monitoris turned off.

The image quality for movie playback is lower than forstill images.

Refer to the instructions provided with your TV for moreinformation on audio/video input for your TV.

Use the AC-3VX (sold separately) when FinePix A700is connected to a TV for long periods.

AC-3VX(sold separately)

To video (yellow)

input socket

To audio (white)

A/V OUTsocket

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Connecting Camera Directly to Printer PictBridge Function

When a printer that supports PictBridge isavailable, images can be printed byconnecting the camera directly to thePictBridge-compatible printer without a

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CameraConnection

g p pPC.

Before connecting to a printer

APress wfor about 1 second toturn the camera on in Playbackmode.

BPress MENU/OK to open themenu.

CPressporqto selectUOPTION.

DPressnoroto select SET-UP.

EPress MENU/OK to open theSET-UP menu.

OPTION

LCD

VOLUME

SET-UP

GPressnoroto select USBMODE.

HPressq.

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cable (mini B).

MEMO

Use the AC-3VX (sold separately) when FinePix A700 isconnected to a printer for long periods.

CThe following screen appears on the LCD monitor aftera moment.

MEMO

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CameraConnection

)

MEMO

Even if MENU/OK is pressed with total number of images setat 0 (zero), the image that is displayed is printed once.

Printing with date

CAUTION

PRINT WITH DATEEis not available when the camerais connected to a printer that does not support dateprinting.

APressporqto display theframe (file) for specifying PRINTsetting.

BPressnoroto set a value.

Up to 99 sheets are printed.

To specify more PRINT settings, repeat stepsAandB.

CPress MENU/OK to display theconfirm setting.

SHEETS

100-0001

02

FRAME

OK SET

TOTAL: 00002

DPress MENU/OK again todownload the data to the printerand start printing the specifiednumber of prints.

PRINT OK?

YES CANCEL

APress DISP/BACK to displaythe setting display.

BPressnoroto selectPRINT WITH DATEE.

CPress MENU/OK.

PICTBRIDGE

SET BACK

PRINT WITH DATE

PRINT WITHOUT DATE

PRINT DPOF

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer PictBridge Function

Printing with DPOF setting

(u PRINT DPOF)PRINT DPOF

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CHECK

To select uPRINT DPOF, the DPOF settings must bespecified on FinePix A700 beforehand (p.51).

CAUTION

Even when WITH DATEEis specified in the DPOFsettings (p.51), the date is not inserted on printers thatdo not support date printing.

MEMO

Press DISP/BACK to cancel the printing.Depending on the printer, the printing may not becanceled immediately or printing may stop midwaythrough.When printing stops midway, briefly turn the camera offand then on again.

APress DISP/BACK to open themenu.

BPressnoroto selectuPRINT DPOF.

CPress MENU/OK to display theconfirm setting.

PICTBRIDGE

SET BACK

PRINT WITH DATE

PRINT WITHOUT DATE

PRINT DPOF

DPress MENU/OK again todownload the data to the printerand start printing the specifiedframes (files) continuously.

PRINT DROF OK?

YES CANCEL

CANCEL

PRINT DPOF

PRINTING

Disconnecting the printer

ACheck that PRINTING is not displayed on thecameras screen.


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CameraConnection

BTurn the camera off. Unplug the USB cable (mini-B).

MEMO

DPOF setting can be specified for images on internalmemory.

CAUTION

In PictBridge function, images photographed on otherthan a camera may not be printed.

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