FujiFilm A805 User Manual

Getting Ready

Using the Camera

OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual will show you how to use
your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix A610/FinePix A805 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.

Advanced Features

Camera Connection

Troubleshooting

BL00638-200(1)

• Photography

• Playback

•Movie

Settings

Software

Installation

Appendices

Warning

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

For customers in the U.S.A.

FCC Statement

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

CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

Notes on the Grant:

To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used
with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC
supply cord.

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Please read the Safety Notes (➝p.151) and make
sure you understand them before using the camera.

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IMPORTANT

BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJIFILM
Corporation, PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT,
SHOULD YOU USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM.
BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YO U ACCEPT AND A GREE TO BE
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decompile, or disassemble Software.

NOTICE

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Be sure to read this page before using the software.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

We
Name: FUJIFILM Europe GmbH
Address: Heesenstrasse 31

declare that the product
Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A610/FinePix A805
Manufacturer’s Name: FUJIFILM Corporation
Manufacturer’s Address: 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU,

conforms to the following Standards:

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).

40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN

Safety: EN60065
EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B

EN55024: 1998
EN61000-3-2: 1995 + A1: 1998 + A2: 1998

Dusseldorf, Germany

Place

This product comes with batteries. When these are empty, you shouldn’t throw them
away but deliver them as domestic chemical refuse.

June 1, 2007

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 with

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to
the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this

If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your local
requirements.
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.

product.

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Contents

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

IMPORTANT ......................................................... 3

EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment

in Private Households...................................... 5

Contents ................................................................ 6

Preface .................................................................. 8

About this Manual ............................................... 10

Accessories Included (FinePix A805) ................. 12

Accessories Included (FinePix A610) ................. 13

Camera Parts and Features (FinePix A610)....... 14

Camera Parts and Features (FinePix A805)....... 15

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ................ 16

Getting Ready

Charging the Batteries (FinePix A805)................ 17

Loading the Batteries .......................................... 19

Loading the Memory Card................................... 22

Turning On and Off ............................................. 25

Setting the language, date, and time .......... 26

Correcting the Date and Time ............................. 28

Selecting the Language ...................................... 29

Using the Camera

Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) ............................ 30

Taking pictures with the focus and

exposure locked ....................................... 34

Adjusting the shot composition ................... 36

Viewing the Images............................................. 37

Erasing the Images/Movies ............................ 41

Using the erase button ( /n) .................... 41

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Erasing the images using

Playback menu ........................................ 41

Advanced Features — Photography

Using the Photography Functions

— Procedure of Setting................................. 44

Setting the Shooting Mode (FinePix A610) ........ 46

Setting the Shooting Mode (FinePix A805) ........ 47

Shooting Mode ................................................... 49

e Macro (Close-up) ........................................... 54

d Setting the Flash (Intelligent Flash)................ 55

* Self-Timer ...................................................... 57

j Increasing Monitor Brightness ...................... 59

Using SHOOTING MENU .................................. 60

Setting the SHOOTING MENU .................. 60

SHOOTING MENU ............................................. 63

Changing the sensitivity setting ( ISO) ... 63
Changing the quality setting

( QUALITY) .......................................... 64

Adjusting exposure compensation

( EXP. COMPENSATION) ................... 65

Adjusting color balance

( WHITE BALANCE) ............................ 66

Advanced Features — Playback

Using PLAYBACK MENU................................... 67

Setting the PLAYBACK MENU .................. 67

Setting automatic playback

( SLIDE SHOW) ................................... 68

DPOF set frame

( PRINT ORDER (DPOF)) ................... 68

Protecting the images ( PROTECT)........ 72

Copying the images ( COPY).................. 73

Rotating the images

( IMAGE ROTATE) ............................... 76

Trimming the images

( TRIMMING) (FinePix A805 only) ....... 77

Advanced Features — Movie

r Recording Movies .......................................... 79

Set the camera to r Movie mode

(FinePix A610) ......................................... 79

Set the camera to r Movie mode

(FinePix A805) ......................................... 79

Record movies ............................................ 80

w Playing Back Movies ..................................... 82

Settings

SET-UP.......................................................... 84

Using the SET-UP menu............................. 84

SET-UP menu option .................................. 85

Camera Connection

Connecting to a TV (FinePix A610)..................... 93

Connecting to a TV (FinePix A805)..................... 94

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer

— PictBridge Function ................................... 95

Software Installation

Installation on a Windows PC............................. 99

Installation on a Mac OS X............................... 102

Connecting to a PC .......................................... 105

Using FinePixViewer ................................ 109

Appendices

System Expansion Option ................................ 112

Accessories Guide ........................................... 113

Using Your Camera Correctly .......................... 115

Power Supply and Batteries ............................. 116

Discharging rechargeable batteries ......... 119

Notes on the xD-Picture Card™, the SD Memory

Card and the Internal Memory .................... 122

Warning Displays ............................................. 123

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting................................................ 127

Specifications ................................................. 133

Explanation of Terms ..................................... 142

FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide

Network..................................................... 143

Safety Notes ................................................... 151

Usable Memory Cards

You can use the xD-Picture Card and the SD Memory Card
with the FinePix A610 and FinePix A805. In this Owner’s
Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory Card”.

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Preface

Z Test Shots Prior to Photography

For important photographs (such as weddings and
overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the
image to make sure that the camera is working normally.

• FUJIFILM Corporation cannot accept liability for any
incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or
the loss of income from photography) incurred as a
result of faults with this product.

Z Notes on Copyright

Images recorded using your digi tal camera system cannot
be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the
consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal
use. Note that some restrictions apply to the
photographing of stage performances, entertainments
and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use.
Users are also asked to note that the transfer of Memory
Card containing images or data protected under copyright
laws is only permissible within the restrictions 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 is
being recorded.

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Z Liquid Crystal

If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with
the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following
situations arise, take the urgent action indicated.

• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin
Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly
with soap and running water.

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

• If liquid crystal is swallowed
Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek
medical assistance.

Z Trademark Information

• and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of
FUJIFILM Corporation.

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

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

• Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo, Windows Vista
and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the

®

Microsoft
The “Designed for Microsoft® Windows® XP” logo refers

*

to the camera and the driver only.

• IrSimple™ Trademark is owned by the Infrared Data
Association

• IrSS™ Trademark or IrSimpleShot™ Trademark is
owned by the Infrared Data Association

• SD logo is a trademark.

Windows® Operating System.

®

.

®

.

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

Z Notes on Electrical Interference

If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please
note that this camera may cause interference to other
equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please
check with the applicable regulations.

Z Explanation of Color Television System

NTSC: National Television System Committee, color

television telecasting specifications adopted
mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television

system adopted mainly by European countries
and China.

Z Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)

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

See “Using Your Camera Correctly” (➝p.115) for more

*

information.

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About this Manual

e Macro (Close-up)

Use this mode to take close-up shots.

Available Photography modes: s, AUTO, , , ,

, , ( p.49, 51, 52, 53)

Press e (p) to select Macro mode.
Press e (p) again to cancel Macro mode.

CAUTION

, and are not available on the FinePix A610.

CHECK

• Focal range
Wide 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 range

Approx. 30 cm to 80 cm (1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft.)

MEMO

• When setting or mode, the camera sets to

e Macro mode automatically.

• Use a tripod to prevent camera shake in Macro mode.

• Any of the following cancels Macro mode:

- Changing the Shooting mode setting

- Turning the camera off

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AUTO

AUTO

e appears on the LCD
monitor indicating that you
can take close-up shots.

Z Usable Memory Cards

You can use the xD-Picture Card and the SD Memory Card with the FinePix A610 and FinePix A805. In this Owner’s Manual,
these cards are expressed as “Memory Card”.

Z About illustration

Illustrations in the Owner’s manual show the FinePix A805 as an example (FinePix A610 operate similarly).
Up, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual. Up or down is shown as n or o, and left or
right is shown as p or q.

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When pressing DISP/BACK:

When pressing q:

Icons indicate the modes that are available.

CAUTION

This mark denotes issues that may affect the
camera’s operation.

CHECK

This mark denotes points to notice in the
camera’s operation.

MEMO

This mark denotes additional topics that
complement the basic operating procedures.

Z About each model’s functions

PLAYBACK MENU

Trimming the images
( TRIMMING)
(except FinePix A610)

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

1 Select the menu.

2 Specify trimming part of image.

APress w to set the camera to Playback

mode ( p.34).

BPress p or q to select the trimming

frame (file).

TRIMMING

TRIMMING

YES CANCEL

YES CANCEL

TRIMMING

TRIMMING

YES CANCEL

YES CANCEL

]

wide zoom

(Zoom out)

[

tele zoom

(Zoom in)

ASet the zoom switch to [

or ] to zoom in or out of
an image.

Zoom bar

Setting the menu ( p.66)

This Owner’s Manual shows the description of 2 models: FinePix A610 and FinePix A805. Some functions are available only
on one model. The main differences among the 2 models are shown in the table below.

Check the table to confirm which functions your camera has.

FinePix A610 FinePix A805

Mode dial (➝p.15) Not available Available
Shooting Mode ( , b, , ) (➝p.49,

51)
Number of recorded pixels (➝p.64) 5F/5N/%/

Not available Available

3/2/`

iF/iN/%/

4/2/`

Trimming (➝p.77) Not available Available

Sound during movie shooting (➝p.81) Not available Available

The description of functions available only on certain models has a title as below.

Indicating the model has this function.

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Accessories Included (FinePix A805)

Make sure that all the below accessories are included.
Note that accessories may vary depending on model.

• AA-size Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries (2)

• Battery Charger BC-NH02 (1)

•Strap (1)

• A/V cable (1)

• USB cable (mini-B) (1)

• CD-ROM (1)
Software for FinePix KA

• Fitted Soft Case

• Owner’s 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, as
shown in figure 1.

1 2

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Accessories Included (FinePix A610)

Make sure that all the below accessories are included.
Note that accessories may vary depending on model.

• AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2)

•Strap (1)

• Video cable (1)

• USB cable (mini-B) (1)

• CD-ROM (1)
Software for FinePix KA

• Owner’s 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, as
shown in figure 1.

1 2

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Camera Parts and Features (FinePix A610)

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

A
B

C

J

K

L

M

N

A Shutter button
B Zoom switch (p.31, 38)

D

C Lens (Lens cover)
D POWER button
E Flash (p.55)

E

F ; USB socket (mini-B)
G VIDEO OUT (Video output) socket

(p.93)

H DC IN 3V (power input) socket (p.93)

F

I Self-timer lamp (p.58)

G

J Indicator lamp (p.33)
K LCD monitor
L MENU/OK button

H

M p/e Macro button (p.54)
N Tripod mount
O DISP (Display)/BACK button (p.36, 37)

I

P w (Playback) button
Q Strap mount

O

R n/j Low light view button (p.59)/

P
Q

R

Erase button (p.41)

S q/d Flash button (p.55)
T o/* Self-timer button (p.57)
U Battery cover (p.19)
V Memory Card slot (p.22)
W Battery compartment (p.20)

V

S

T

W

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U

Camera Parts and Features (FinePix A805)

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

A
B

C

D

K

L

M

N
O

P

Y

Z

A Shutter button
B Zoom switch (p.31, 38)

E

C Microphone
D Lens (Lens cover)
E POWER button

F

F Flash (p.55)
G ; USB socket (mini-B)
H A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) socket

G

I DC IN 3V (power input) socket (p.94)
J Self-timer lamp (p.58)

H

K Indicator lamp (p.33)
L LCD monitor

I

M MENU/OK button
N p/e Macro button (p.54)

J

O Speaker
P Tripod mount

Q

Q Mode dial

R

R DISP (Display)/BACK button (p.36, 37)
S w (Playback) button

S

T Strap mount
U n/j Low light view button (p.59)/

T

V q/d Flash button (p.55)

U

W o/* Self-timer button (p.57)
X Battery cover (p.19)
Y Memory Card slot (p.22)

V

Z Battery compartment (p.20)

W

X

(p.94)

Erase button (p.41)

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Example of LCD Monitor Text Display

*FinePix A805

Z Photography mode

A ( Self-timer (p.57)
B e Macro (close-up) (p.54)
C C Flash (p.55)
D s Photography mode (p.46,

47)

E Battery level indicator

(p.21)

F AF frame (p.32)
G Date/Time (p.26)
H 9 White balance (p.66)
I iN Quality mode (p.64)
J Number of available frames

(p.138-139)

Z Playback mode

A

B

C

A w Playback mode (p.37)

D

B u DPOF (p.68)
C F Protection (p.72)
D Frame number (p.87)

E

E Present (p.37)

K ISO 100 Sensitivity (p.63)
L { AF warning (p.123)
M | Camera shake warning

(p.123)

N Increasing monitor

brightness (p.59)

O Y Internal memory (p.24)
P S Exposure compensation

(p.65)

FinePix A610/FinePix A805 has internal memory that can store images without Memory Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when
the internal memory is active.

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Charging the Batteries (FinePix A805)

Charge the AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (2)
(included).

Z Batteries that can be charged

AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (included)

CAUTION

Always use the Battery Charger BC-NH02 bundled with
the camera to charge Ni-MH batteries. Attempting to
charge batteries other than those specified for use with
the charger (such as manganese, alkaline or lithium
batteries) can cause the batteries to burst or leak. This
could result in a fire or injury and consequent damage to
the surroundings.

1 Plug the Ni-MH batteries into negative “,”

poles of the Battery Charger BC-NH02
(included).

Fit the batteries to positive “+” poles of the battery
charger. Check that the Ni-MH batteries are loaded into
the Battery Charger BC-NH02 securely.

A

B

CAUTION

• The Ni-MH batteries are not fully charged when
purchased and must be fully charged before being
used.

• When first used after purchasing or when left unused for
a long period, charge and discharge the batteries using
the camera’s “Discharging rechargeable batteries”
function and then recharge them (➝p.119).

• If the terminals of batteries are soiled, it may not be
possible to charge them. Clean the battery terminals
and battery charger terminals with a clean and dry cloth.

Continued Q

Getting Ready

Getting Ready

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Charging the Batteries (FinePix A805)

2 Plug the battery charger into a power outlet.

Charging ends after about 5 hours and the charging lamp
turns off. Unplug th e battery charger from the powe r outlet
when it is not in use.

Z How to replace the batteries

Take out the Ni-MH batteries from the positive “+” poles
first.

CAUTION

• The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the
country of use.

• If Ni-MH batteries are charged repeatedly before they
are fully discharged, the battery level warning will
appear while there is still ample charge remaining in the
batteries.

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Loading the Batteries

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

Z Compatible batteries
AA-size alkaline batteries (2)

Alkaline batteries are useful when the rechargeable
batteries have run out while you are traveling and a few
more shots are needed.

AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (2)

CAUTION

• Never use the following types of
batteries, as they could cause
serious problems such as battery
fluid leakage or overheating:

1.Batteries with split or peeling

outer casings

2.Combinations of different types

of batteries or new and used batteries together

• Do not use manganese, Ni-Cd or lithium batteries.

• Use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline
batteries as those supplied with the camera.

• The shooting time provided by alkaline batteries varies
depending on the types and brands. In some cases, the
camera may stop taking pictures or may suddenly turn
off without retracting the lens. This is not a camera fault.

Outer casing

1 Open the battery cover.

CHECK

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

CAUTION

• Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on.
This could damage the Memory Card or ruin the image
files on the Memory Card.

• Do not apply force to the battery cover.

Continued Q

Getting Ready

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Loading the Batteries

2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by

the polarity icons.

CAUTION

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

3 Close the battery cover.

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Checking the battery charge

Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator
on the LCD monitor.

AThere is ample battery charge. (Not displayed)
BThere is insufficient charge left in the batteries. The

batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries
ready. (Lit red)

CThe batteries are depleted. The display will shortly go

blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or
recharge 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 (referred
to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can be used
varies depending on the brand. Some brands of alkaline
batteries may stop providing power more quickly than
those supplied with the camera. Note also that due to
their nature, the time for which alkaline batteries can be
used decreases in cold conditions (0°C to + 10°C/+32°F
to +50°F). For this reason, it is better to use AA-size Ni­MH batteries.

• Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level
indicator ( , or V) may appear early when the
camera is used in cold locations. Try warming the
battery in your pocket or a similar location before use.

• Depending on the battery type and the level of charge
in the batteries, the camera may run out of power
without first displaying a battery level warning. This is
particularly likely to happen when batteries that have
run out of charge once are re-used.

• Depending on the camera mode, the transition from

to V may occur more quickly.

• See p.116-117 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 can
be used may be short. See p.117 for more information.

• Battery power consumption varies greatly depending
on use. When you change to Playback mode from
Photography mode, may not occur, however,

may suddenly blink red and the camera may stop

V

operation.

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Loading the Memory Card

Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal
memory, you can store many more images on the
Memory Card (sold separately). You can use the xD-
Picture Card and the SD Memory Card with the FinePix
A610 and FinePix A805. In this Owner’s Manual, these
cards are expressed as “Memory Card”.

SD Memory Cards

Use of the SD Memory Cards listed below is
recommended. They are operation-checked at FUJIFILM
Corporation.
Maker: SanDisk
Model: Extremew-1GB/Ultrau-512MB, 1GB, 2GB

MEMO

• Compatible Memory Cards will be updated in our
website:
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital/

• Depending on the SD Memory Card, recording of
movies may be interrupted.
Use of above mentioned SD Memory Cards are
recommended.

• The camera is not compatible with multimedia cards.

1 Open the battery cover.

2 Insert a Memory Card.

(xD-Picture Card)

Gold marking

Gold contact area

Align the gold marking with the gold contact area,
then insert an xD-Picture Card completely.

(SD Memory Card)

Gold marking

Gold contact area

Align the gold marking with the gold contact area,
then insert an SD Memory Card completely.

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CAUTION

Be sure to unlock the protection of the SD Memory Card
before inserting it. If it is locked, recording/deleting
images, as well as formatting are not available. To unlock
the protection, slide the switch back, and the SD Memory
Card will work normally.

Protection
switch

CAUTION

• A new SD Memory Card or a card previously used on a
PC or any device other than the camera should be
formatted (➝p.90) on the camera before use.

• Do not use a miniSD adaptor or a microSD adaptor
which have exposed contact areas on the back. Use of
these adaptors may cause a malfunction or damage
due to the improper contacts.

3 Close the battery cover.

How to replace the Memory Card

Push the Memory Card into the slot and then slowly remove
your finger. The lock is released and the Memory Card is
pushed out.

Continued Q

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Loading the Memory Card

124NN

AUTO

CAUTION

• When storing Memory Cards, make sure that they are
kept out of the reach of children. A Memory Card could
be swallowed and cause suffocation. If a child swallows
a Memory Card, seek medical attention or call
emergency number right away.

• If the Memory Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go
all the way into the slot. Do not apply force when
inserting a Memory Card.

• Note that the Memory Card may spring out if you
release your finger quickly from the card immediately
after the lock is released.

• Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is
used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card and operation­checked SD Memory Card (➝p.22).

• See p.122 for information on the xD-Picture Card, SD
Memory Card and the internal memory.

MEMO

• The size of an image file varies depending on the
subject. For this reason, the number recorded may not
represent the actual number of frames.

• See p.138-139 for information on the standard number
of available frames.

Z About internal memory

AUTO

FinePix A610/FinePix A805

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has internal memory that
can store images without
Memory Card. Y appears
on the LCD monitor when
internal memory is active.

When a Memory Card (sold separately) is inserted

[Record images]: Record images to a Memory Card.
[Playback images]: Playback images in a Memory Card.

When a Memory Card (sold separately) is not inserted

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

Z About images in the internal memory

Images held in the camera’s internal memory may be
corrupted or erased due to problems such as camera
faults. 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 internal
memory to a Memory Card (➝p.73).

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Turning On and Off

Turning the camera on in
Photography mode

Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on.
Press POWER again to turn the camera off.

MEMO
Changes between Photography mode and
Playback mode

Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode.
Press the shutter button down halfway to return to
Photography mode.

CAUTION

• The lens moves and the lens cover opens when turning
the camera on in Photography mode. Take care not to
obstruct the lens.

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

Turning the camera on in
Playback mode

Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in
Playback mode.
Press w during playback to turn the camera off.

MEMO

To change to Photography mode, press the shutter button
down halfway.

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Turning On and Off

SETNONO

START MENU

/ LANG.

SETNONO

DATE / TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD

1. 1 12:00
AM

Setting the language, date, and
time

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

1 screen appears when turning

the camera on.

START MENU

/ LANG.

SET

APress n, o, p, or q to select the

language.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

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2 Set the date and time.

DATE / TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD

SET

APress p or q to select Year, Month,

Day, Hour, or Minute.

BPress n or o to correct the setting.

MEMO

• Holding down n or o changes the numbers

continuously.

• When the time displayed passes “12”, the AM/PM
setting changes.

1. 1 12:00
AM

3 Change the date format.

SETNONO

AM

8 / 26 / 2007 10:00

DATE / TIME NOT SET

DD . MM . YY

YY . MM . DD

MM /

DD /

YY

APress p or q to select the date format.

BPress n or o to set the format.

CAlways press MENU/OK after the settings

are completed.

Date format

ex. August 26, 2007
YY.MM.DD: 2007.8.26
MM/DD/YY: 8/26/2007
DD.MM.YY: 26.8.2007

DATE / TIME NOT SET

DD . MM . YY

MM /

DD /

YY

YY . MM . DD

SET

8 / 26 / 2007 10:00

AM

MEMO

START MENU screen also appears when the batteries
have been removed and the camera has been left for a
long period. Once the AC power adapter has been
connected or the batteries have been installed for 2 hours
or more, the camera settings will be retained for roughly 6
hours even if both sources of power are removed.

Auto power off function

When the Auto power off function is active, if the camera
is left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, this function turns the
camera off (➝p.91). To turn the camera back on, press
POWER. To play back images, hold down w for about
1 second.

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Correcting the Date and Time

N

SHOOTING MENU

ISO

QUALITY

AUTO

SET-UP

SET

-

UP

PLAYBACK VOLUME
LCD BRIGHTNESS

BEEP VOLUME
SHUTTER VOLUME

DATE / TIME

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

SET

ISO

QUALITY

SET-UP

SHOOTING MENU

AUTO

N

UP

DATE / TIME
BEEP VOLUME
SHUTTER VOLUME
PLAYBACK VOLUME
LCD BRIGHTNESS

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* FinePix A805

APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress n or o to select SET-UP.

CPress q.

* FinePix A805

APress p or q to select .

BPress o to move to menu item.

CPress n or o to select DATE/TIME.

DPress q.

See “2 Set the date and time. ” (➝p.26).

Selecting the Language

N

SHOOTING MENU

AUTO

SET-UP

ISO

QUALITY

AUTO POWER OFF

2 MIN
TIME DIFFERENCE
VIDEO SYSTEM

NTSC

ENGLISH

SET

-

UP

FORMAT

/ LANG.

1 Open the SET-UP menu. 2 Display the screen.

SHOOTING MENU

ISO

QUALITY

SET-UP

APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress n or o to select SET-UP.

CPress q.

AUTO

N

FORMAT

/ LANG.
AUTO POWER OFF
TIME DIFFERENCE
VIDEO SYSTEM

APress p or q to select (Select

on the FinePix A610).

BPress o to move to menu item.

CPress n or o to select .

DPress q.

See “1 screen appears
when turning the camera on. ” (➝p.26).

SET

UP

ENGLISH

2 MIN

NTSC

* FinePix A805

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Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)

This section describes the basic operations.

1 Turn the camera on.

APress POWER down fully to turn the camera on.

BSet the Mode dial to q (FinePix A805 only).

CAUTION

Step B is only for FinePix A805. Since there is no mode
dial on FinePix A610, ignore step B when using that
model.

Holding the camera correctly

Brace your elbows
against your sides and
hold the camera with both
hands.

Do not cover the lens or
flash with your fingers.

CAUTION

• Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred
picture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily with
both hands.

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

• Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty (getting
fingerprints on the lens etc.), clean the lens as informed
on p.115.

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