FujiFilm FINEPIX A500 User Manual

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FujiFilm FINEPIX A500 Specifications

General

Optical Zoom	3x
Battery	2 x AA batteries
Image Sensor	1/2.5-inch CCD
Lens	Fujinon
Focal Length	5.7 - 17.1 mm
Aperture Range	F2.8 - F5.2
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100, 200, 400
Storage	xD-Picture Card
Sensor Size	1/2.5 inch
Image Resolution	2592 x 1944
Effective Pixels	5.1 MP

Summary

Warning

For customers in the U.S.A.

FCC compliance statement and caution for U.S. customers.

FCC Statement

Details of FCC compliance rules and user responsibilities.

For customers in Canada

Compliance statement for Canadian customers regarding Class B digital apparatus.

Important

End User License Agreement

Terms and conditions for using the software provided by FUJIFILM.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households

Preface

Liquid Crystal

Instructions for handling contact with liquid crystal from a damaged LCD monitor.

Damaged by Water or Sand

Precautions regarding damage to the camera from water or sand.

Damaged by Condensation

Information on damage caused by condensation and how to prevent it.

Camera Parts and Features

Getting Ready

Loading the Batteries

Step-by-step guide for opening the battery cover and loading batteries.

Loading the xD-Picture Card

Instructions for inserting and replacing the xD-Picture Card.

Turning On and Off

Setting the Date and Time

Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)

Focus on the main subject in the AF frame

How to focus by pressing the shutter button halfway.

Viewing the Images

Single-frame playback

Viewing individual images one by one.

Erasing the Images

Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting

Setting the Shooting Mode

Selecting the most suitable shooting mode based on the subject.

Macro (Close-up)

Setting the Flash

Adjusting exposure compensation (EXP. COMPENSATION)

Recording Movies

SET SET-UP

SET-UP menu option

Detailed table of SET-UP menu items and their explanations.

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function

Connecting to a PC

Using FinePixViewer

Guide to mastering FinePixViewer functions for image management.

Power Supply and Batteries

Notes on the Batteries

Important warnings and precautions for battery handling and use.

Warning Displays

Troubleshooting

Shooting

Troubleshooting common issues encountered during the shooting process.

Specifications

Safety Notes

WARNING

Indicates potential for death or serious injury if instructions are ignored.

CAUTION

Indicates potential for personal injury or material damage if instructions are ignored.