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
BL00833-201 EN
Before You Begin
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
More on Photography
More on Playback
Movies
Connections
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix
About This Manual
Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on another sheet. For information on
specifi c topics, consult the sources below.
Camera Q & A ...................................................
✔✔ Camera Q & A
................................................... 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.”
Table of Contents ...............................................
✔✔ Table of Contents
...............................................pg. vpg. v
The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the
entire manual. The principal camera operations
are listed here.
Troubleshooting ..............................................
✔✔ Troubleshooting
..............................................pg. 75
pg. 75
Having a specifi c problem with the camera?
Find the answer here.
Warning Messages and Displays .......................
✔✔ Warning Messages and Displays
.......................pg. 80
pg. 80
Find out what’s behind that fl ashing icon or error
message in the monitor.
Glossary ..........................................................
✔✔ Glossary
..........................................................pg. 84
pg. 84
The meanings of some technical terms may be
found here.
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.
ii
Camera Q & A
Find items by task.
Camera Setup
Camera Setup
Question
Question
How do I set the camera clock?
Can I set the clock to local time when I travel?
How do I keep the monitor from turning off automatically?
How do I make the monitor brighter or darker?
How do I stop the camera beeping?
What are the parts of the camera called?
What do the icons in the monitor mean?
How do I use the menus?
What’s behind that fl ashing icon or error message in the monitor?
How much charge is left in the battery?
Can I increase the capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries?
Sharing Pictures
Sharing Pictures
Can I print pictures on my home printer?
Can I copy my pictures to my computer?
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
Date and time
Time diff erence
Auto power off
LCD brightness
Operation volume
Parts of the camera
Monitor
Menus
Messages and displays
Battery level
Discharge
See page
See page
9
70
69
68
65
2
3
50
80
10
72
Key phrase
Key phrase
Printing pictures
Viewing pictures on a computer
See page
See page
38
43
iii
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Question
Question
How many pictures can I take?
Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots?
How can I make good portraits?
Is there a simple way to adjust settings for diff erent scenes?
How do I shoot close-ups?
How do I keep the fl ash from fi ring?
How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the fl ash?
How do I “fi ll-in” shadows on back-lit subjects?
How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer?
How do I frame pictures with the subject off to one side?
How do I shoot movies?
Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Question
Question
How do I view my pictures?
How do I get rid of unwanted pictures?
How do I delete a lot of pictures at once?
Can I zoom in on pictures during playback?
How do I view a lot of pictures at once?
How do I view all pictures taken on the same day?
Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion?
Can I hide the icons in the monitor when viewing my pictures?
How do I view my pictures on TV?
iv
Camera Q & A
Key phrase
Key phrase
Memory capacity
AUTO mode
Intelligent Face Detection
Shooting mode
Macro mode (close-ups)
Flash mode
Self-timer mode
Focus lock
Recording movies
See page
See page
85
10
15
25
20
21
23
18
34
Key phrase
Key phrase
Viewing pictures
Deleting pictures
Erase
Playback zoom
Multi-frame playback
Sort by date
Protect
Choosing a display format
Viewing pictures on TV
See page
See page
14
14
32
29
30
31
59
28
37
Table of Contents
About This Manual .......................................................................... ii
Camera Q & A .................................................................................... iii
Before You Begi
Before You Beginn
Introduction ....................................................................................... 1
Symbols and Conventions .......................................................... 1
Supplied Accessories .................................................................... 1
Parts of the Camera ....................................................................... 2
The Monitor ................................................................................... 3
First Step
First Stepss
Inserting the Batteries .................................................................. 4
Inserting a Memory Card ............................................................. 5
Turning the Camera on and Off ................................................. 8
Basic Setup ......................................................................................... 9
Basic Photography and Playbac
Basic Photography and Playbackk
Taking Pictures in AUTO Mode ................................................10
Viewing Pictures ............................................................................14
More on Photograph
More on Photographyy
Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal ..........15
Focus Lock ........................................................................................18
C Macro Mode (Close-ups) ......................................................20
T Using the Flash ...........................................................................21
B Using the Self-Timer ...............................................................23
A Shooting Mode .........................................................................25
Selecting a Shooting Mode......................................................25
Shooting Modes ...........................................................................26
More on Playbac
More on Playbackk
Playback Options ...........................................................................28
Playback Zoom ..............................................................................29
Multi-Frame Playback .................................................................30
Sort by Date ....................................................................................31
I Deleting Pictures .....................................................................32
MovieMoviess
A Recording Movies ...................................................................34
D Viewing Movies .......................................................................36
Connection
Connectionss
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
MenuMenuss
The Shooting Menu ......................................................................50
Using the Shooting Menu .........................................................50
Shooting Menu Options ............................................................51
B ISO .............................................................................................51
C QUALITY ..................................................................................52
D EXP. COMPENSATION .........................................................53
E WHITE BALANCE ..................................................................54
c CONTINUOUS (Continuous shooting) .........................54
v
Table of Contents
Technical Note
Technical Notess
Optional Accessories ...................................................................73
Caring for the Camera .................................................................74
Troubleshootin
Troubleshootingg
Troubleshooting ............................................................................75
Warning Messages and Displays ............................................80
Appendi
Appendixx
Glossary .............................................................................................84
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ..........................85
Specifi cations ..................................................................................86
The Playback Menu.......................................................................55
Using the Playback Menu .........................................................55
Playback Menu Options .............................................................56
b RED EYE REMOVAL ..............................................................57
J SLIDE SHOW ..........................................................................58
L PROTECT .................................................................................59
M COPY .........................................................................................60
K IMAGE ROTATE ......................................................................62
O TRIMMING ..............................................................................63
The Setup Menu .............................................................................64
Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................64
Setup Menu Options ...................................................................65
a IMAGE DISP. ..........................................................................66
b FRAME NO. ............................................................................67
c DIGITAL ZOOM ....................................................................68
d LCD POWER SAVE ...............................................................68
h PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................68
i LCD BRIGHTNESS ................................................................68
j FORMAT..................................................................................69
l AUTO POWER OFF ..............................................................69
m TIME DIFFERENCE ...............................................................70
BATTERY TYPE ......................................................................71
o DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) ............................72
vi
Introduction
Symbols and Conventions
Symbols and Conventions
The following symbols are used in this manual:
3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation.
1 Note: Points to note when using the camera.
2 Tip: 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 simplifi ed for explanatory purposes.
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories
The following items are included with the camera:
AA alkaline (LR6) batteries (×2)
USB cable
Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap as
shown.
Strap
FinePix software CD
(IMPORTANT: read license
agreement on the last page of
this manual before opening)
Owner’s Manual
(may be distributed on
CD in some countries or
regions)
B
e
f
o
r
e
Y
o
u
B
e
g
i
n
1
Introduction
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera
For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item.
1
2
3
4
7
8
109
11
17
16
15
18
19
5
6
Selector button
Move cursor up
E (delete) button (pg. 14)
12
13
14
Move cursor left
C (macro)
button (pg. 20)
MENU/OK button
(pg. 9)
Move cursor right
T (fl ash) button
(pg. 21)
Move cursor down
B (self-timer) button (pg. 23)
1 Shutter button ...........................................13
2 F button ........................................... 8
3 Flash ..................................................................21
4 Lens and lens cover .................................. 8
5 Self-timer lamp ..........................................23
6 Microphone .................................................34
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
14 Strap eyelet .................................................... 1
15 Battery-chamber cover .......................... 4
16 Tripod mount
17 Speaker ...........................................................36
18 Memory card slot ....................................... 6
19 Battery chamber ......................................... 4
2