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OWNER’S MANUAL
This manual will show you how to use
your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix A600 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
BL00539-201(1)
Getting Ready
Using the Camera
Advanced Features
Photography
Settings
Camera Connection
Software
Installation
Playback
•Movie
Appendices
Troubleshooting
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - OWNER’S MANUAL

OWNER’S MANUALThis manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A600 correctly.Please follow the instructions carefully.BL0053

Page 2 - For customers in Canada

10About this ManualZ 4-direction (nopq) buttonUp, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual. Up or down is shown as

Page 3 - IMPORTANT

100Power Supply and BatteriesUsing the AA-size Ni-MH batteries correctly• As a power source in digital cameras, AA-size Ni-MH batteries (referred to h

Page 4 - EC Declaration of Conformity

101AppendicesDischarging rechargeable batteriesThe Discharging rechargeable batteries function can only be used with Ni-MH batteries.The Discharging r

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102Power Supply and BatteriesTo discharge rechargeable batteries:CAUTIONTo cancel discharging, press DISP/BACK.APress w for about 1 second to turn the

Page 6 - Contents

103AppendicesNotes on the xD-Picture Card™ and the Internal MemoryZ Image Memory Card• This Image Memory Card is a new image recording media (xD-Pictu

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104Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and the Internal Memory• The xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after taking pictures.

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105AppendicesWarning DisplaysThe table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor.Warning Displayed Explanation RemedyC (Lit red)V

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106Warning DisplaysCARD ERROR• The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled.• The xD-Picture Card format is incorrect.• Wipe the contact area on the xD-

Page 10 - About this Manual

107AppendicesPROTECTED FRAME• A protected file was encountered.• An attempt was made to add a voice memo to protected file.• Protected files cannot be

Page 11 - Accessories Included

108Warning DisplaysPRINTER ERRORDisplayed for PictBridge. • Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink.• Turn the printer off briefly an

Page 12 - Camera Parts and Features

109TroubleshootingTroubleshootingZ Getting readyZ Setting menu etc.Continued QMatters Problems Possible causes Solutions PageBatteries and power suppl

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11Accessories Included• AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2)•Strap (1)• A/V cable (1)Approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.), plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug ×2• USB c

Page 14 - Loading the Batteries

110TroubleshootingZ ShootingMatters Problems Possible causes Solutions PageBasic operationsNo photograph is taken when pressing the shutter button.The

Page 15 - 3 Close the battery cover

111TroubleshootingZ ShootingContinued QMatters Problems Possible causes Solutions PageFlashCannot use the flash.The shutter button was pressed while t

Page 16 - Checking the battery charge

112TroubleshootingZ Playing backMatters Problems Possible causes Solutions PagePlaying back movie / voice memoThe camera does not emit any sound.The c

Page 17 - Loading the xD-Picture Card

113TroubleshootingZ ConnectingMatters Problems Possible causes Solutions PageConnecting to TVThere is no image or sound on the TV.The camera is not co

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114TroubleshootingZ OthersMatters Problems Possible causes Solutions PageCamera operation etc.Nothing happens when pressing the buttons on the camera.

Page 19 - Turning On and Off

115SpecificationsSystemModel Digital camera FinePix A600Effective pixels 6.25 million pixelsCCD 1/1.7-inch Super CCD HRStorage media Internal memory (

Page 20 - Setting the Date and Time

116SpecificationsShutter speed 2 sec. to 1/1600 sec. (depend on Exposure mode)Continuous shooting Number of recorded frames: up to 3 frames (Minimum 0

Page 21 - 3 Change the date format

117Input/Output TerminalA/V OUT (Audio/Visual output)NTSC/PAL-type (with monaural sound)Digital input/output USBDC input socket AC Power Adapter AC-3V

Page 22 - Correcting the Date and Time

118SpecificationsZ Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card and internal memoryThe number of available frames, recording

Page 23 - Selecting the Language

119Explanation of TermsDeactivated batteriesLeaving an Ni-MH battery unused in storage for a long period may cause a rise in the level of substances t

Page 24 - Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode)

12Camera Parts and Features• Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features.AShutter buttonBMicrophoneCLens (

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120Explanation of TermsWhite BalanceWhatever the kind of the light, the human eye adapts to it so that a white object still looks white. On the other

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121FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide NetworkIf you have technical questions or if you need repair service, ask the following local distributor.Please

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122FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide NetworkEcuadorImportaciones Espacri Cia. Ltda.Technical support &Repair serviceSimón Bolivar 5-69 y Hno. Migu

Page 28 - Using AF/AE lock

123CyprusPMS IMAGING LTDTechnical support &Repair service11, Dighenis Akritas Avenue, P.O.BOX 22315, 1586 NicosiaTEL 35722746746 FAX 35722438209

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124FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide NetworkLithuaniaFujifilm LithuaniaTechnical support &Repair serviceGerosios Vilties str. 38, LT-03143 Vilnius

Page 30 - Best framing

125SpainFujifilm España S.A.Technical supportAragón 180, 08011 Barcelona (España)TEL 902012535 FAX 934515900 / 933230330 [email protected] serv

Page 31 - Viewing the Images

126FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide NetworkSaudi ArabiaEmam Distribution Co. Ltd.Technical supportP.O. Box 1716, Jeddah 21441, Saudi ArabiaTEL 966269

Page 32 - 1 Zoom in / Zoom out

127ASIAHong KongFuji Photo Products Co., Ltd.Technical support &Repair service8/F.,TSUEN WAN IND. CENTRE, 220 TEXACO RD., TSUEN WAN, HONG KONGTEL

Page 33 - Multi-frame playback

128Safety Notes• Make sure that you use your FinePix A600 camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.• Aft

Page 34 - Selecting FRAME or ALL

129Do not change, heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not place heavy objects on the connection cord.These actions could damage th

Page 35

13Example of LCD Monitor Text DisplayZ Photography modeZ Playback modeFinePix A600 has internal memory that can store images without xD-Picture Card.

Page 36 - Select the Photography mode

130Safety NotesWhen discarding or storing batteries, cover the battery terminals with insulation tape.Contact with other metallic objects or batteries

Page 37 - SELF-TIMER

131When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period, remove the batteries and disconnect and unplug the AC

Page 38 - Setting the Shooting Mode

26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japanhttp://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/Printed in ChinaFPT/Y-608105

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14Loading the BatteriesBatteries are required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the batteries in the camera.Z Compatible batteriesAA-size

Page 40 - Available Photography modes:

15Getting Ready2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons.CAUTIONMatch the polarity icons (+ and ,) of the batteries to those o

Page 41

16Loading the BatteriesChecking the battery chargeTurn the camera on and check the battery charge.AThere is ample battery charge. (Not displayed)BTher

Page 42 - C Suppressed flash

17Getting ReadyLoading the xD-Picture CardAlthough you can store pictures in the camera’s internal memory, you can store many more images on the xD-Pi

Page 43 - Photography Menu Operation

18Loading the xD-Picture CardCAUTION• When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that they are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-Picture Card cou

Page 44

19Getting ReadyTurning On and OffTurning the camera on in Photography modeChanges between Photography mode and Playback modePress w during shooting to

Page 45 - (y QUALITY)

2WarningTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.For customers in the U.S.A.Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR

Page 46 - (* SELF-TIMER)

20Setting the Date and TimeWhen using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the date and time are cleared. Set the date and time.1 “DATE/TIM

Page 47

21Getting Ready3 Change the date format.Date formatYY.MM.DD: 2006.5.24MM/DD/YY: 5/24/2006DD.MM.YY: 24.5.2006MEMO“DATE/ TIME NOT SET” message also appe

Page 48

22Correcting the Date and Time1 Open the SET-UP menu. 2 Display the DATE/TIME screen.APress MENU/OK to open the menu.BPress p or q to select U OPTION.

Page 49 - (f CONT.)

23Getting ReadySelecting the Language1 Open the SET-UP menu. 2 Select the language.APress MENU/OK to open the menu.BPress p or q to select U OPTION an

Page 50 - Adjusting exposure

24Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode)This section describes the basic operations.1 Turn the camera on.Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on.Holding t

Page 51 - Adjusting color balance

25Using the Camera2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor.To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom switch:MEMO•Select e Macro mode to take close-up shot

Page 52 - Using Playback Menu

26Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode)4 Press the shutter button fully.CAUTIONWhen taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark brie

Page 53 - 100-0001

27Using the CameraZ Indicator lamp displayThe indicator lamp shows camera status lit or blinking when pressing the shutter button.MEMODetailed warning

Page 54 - RESET ALL

28Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode)Taking pictures with the focus and exposure lockedIn the above composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are

Page 55 - (i PROTECT)

29Using the Camera3 Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway. Move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter button fully.ME

Page 56 - (g PLAYBACK)

3IMPORTANTNOTICEBEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU AG

Page 57 - Copying the images (V COPY)

30Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode)Adjusting the shot compositionSelect the LCD monitor display.Position the main subject at the intersection of two lines

Page 58 - 1 Set the menu

31Using the CameraViewing the ImagesPlayback your images to check them. For important photographs, always take a test shot and view the image to make

Page 59

32Viewing the ImagesSingle-frame playback1 Zoom in / Zoom out.To zoom in an image during single-frame playback:Press DISP/BACK to cancel playback zoom

Page 60 - 4 Ending voice memos

33Using the CameraPress DISP/BACK to return to the zoom setting.Z Zoom scalesMulti-frame playbackMulti-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears on the

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34o Erasing the ImagesSetting the camera to w Playback mode(➝p.31)Use this mode to erase unnecessary images to have ample free space on the xD-Picture

Page 62 - 1 Select the menu

35Using the CameraMEMOMEMO• When using an xD-Picture Card, the images in the xD-Picture Card are erased. When not using an xD-Picture Card, the images

Page 63 - 3 Record the image

36Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of SettingSpecify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general guide is giv

Page 64 - • Focal range

37Advanced Features — PhotographyZ Specifying functions using Photography menu (MENU/OK button)y QUALITYUse to specify required image size (➝p.45).* S

Page 65 - 2 Record movies

38Setting the Shooting ModeYou can select the most suitable setting according to the subject by selecting one of the Shooting modes.CHECKSee p.42 for

Page 66 - Changing movie size

39Advanced Features — PhotographyCHECKUse a tripod to prevent camera shake, because a picture is taken with a slow shutter. Set the S Exposure compens

Page 67 - PAU SESTOP

4EC Declaration of ConformityWeName: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbHAddress: Heesenstrasse 3140549 Dusseldorf, Germanydeclare that the productProduct Na

Page 68 - • Playback mode

40e Macro (Close-up)Use this mode to take close-up shots.Available Photography modes:a and s (➝p.38)CHECK• Focal rangeWide-angle: approx. 10 cm to 80

Page 69 - U SET-UP

41Advanced Features — Photographyd Setting the FlashFlash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choose from 6 f

Page 70 - SET-UP menu option

42d Setting the FlashThis mode is suitable for situations where the flash cannot be used.Use a tripod to prevent camera shake when shooting in Suppres

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43Advanced Features — PhotographyPhotography Menu OperationUse the Photography menu to adjust image quality. You can take pictures in a wide range of

Page 72 - CONT. RENEW

44Photography Menu OperationZ List of photography menu optionsPageMenu Functions SettingsFactory default1qSHOOTING MODE (➝p.38)Use this setting to pro

Page 73 - DIGITAL ZOOM

45Advanced Features — PhotographySelecting quality setting(y QUALITY)Available Photography modes: a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.38)Use this menu to specify the

Page 74 - LCD POWER SAVE

46Photography Menu OperationTaking pictures using self-timer(* SELF-TIMER)Available Photography modes: a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.38)Use this menu in situat

Page 75 - 2 Select TIME DIFFERENCE

47Advanced Features — Photography2 Take pictures in selected time.Using the 2-second self-timerThis is useful when you worry about camera shake even i

Page 76 - 3 Set time difference

48Photography Menu OperationSpecifying sensitivity setting (S ISO)Available Photography modes: a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.38)Use this menu to specify requir

Page 77 - Connecting to a TV

49Advanced Features — PhotographyContinuous shooting (f CONT.)Available Photography modes: a, H, ,, ., 8, s (➝p.38)Use this menu to take pictures of a

Page 78

5Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private HouseholdsDisposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European

Page 79 - Connecting to a printer

50Photography Menu OperationAdjusting exposure compensation (S EV)Available Photography mode: s (➝p.38)Use this menu for shots to get the correct brig

Page 80 - WITHOUT DATE)

51Advanced Features — PhotographyAdjusting color balance (T WB)Available Photography mode: s (➝p.38)Adjust the color balance based on white to suit th

Page 81 - (u PRINT DPOF)

52Using Playback MenuSetting the menus DPOF set frame (u DPOF)You can specify the image, number of prints, with or without date of printing with a DPO

Page 82

53Advanced Features — PlaybackMEMO Canceling DPOF settingA Press MENU/OK to open the Playback menu.B Select u DPOF in the menu.C Press n or o to selec

Page 83 - Installation on a Windows PC

54Using Playback MenuCAUTION• Pressing DISP/BACK while choosing settings will cancel all current settings. If there were previous DPOF settings, only

Page 84

55Advanced Features — PlaybackProtecting the images (i PROTECT)Use this mode to prevent frames (files) from being accidentally erased. Your camera cal

Page 85

56Using Playback MenuTo stop the procedure midwayIf the images are very large, protecting or unprotecting all the frames (files) may take some time.If

Page 86 - Installation on a Mac OS X

57Advanced Features — PlaybackCopying the images (V COPY)It is possible to transfer saved images between the internal memory and an xD-Picture Card. Y

Page 87 - Continued

58Using Playback MenuCAUTION• When [\ MEMORY FULL] or [Y MEMORY FULL] appears on the LCD monitor, exchanging the data stops on the way.• When copying

Page 88

59Advanced Features — Playback2 Start recording the voice memos. 3 Camera operation while recording.The remaining recording time appears during record

Page 89 - Connecting to a PC

6ContentsWarning... 2IMPORTANT...

Page 90 - Macintosh

60Using Playback Menu4 Ending voice memos.The voice memo ends when pressing MENU/OK midway or 30 seconds pass.To record your comment: press MENU/OK.To

Page 91 - Windows XP

61Advanced Features — PlaybackZ Playing back voice memosCHECK• Audio recording format:WAVE ( ➝p.119) PCM recording format• Audio file size:Approx. 480

Page 92 - 1 Windows

62Using Playback MenuTrimming (Y TRIMMING)Use this mode to trim the required part of the photographed image.1 Select the menu.2 Specify trimming part

Page 93 - Using FinePixViewer

63Advanced Features — Playback3 Record the image.MEMO• A saved image size varies depending on the zoom scale of step 2. For 0.3 M, k YES option appear

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64r Recording MoviesUse this mode to record movies with sound.1 Set the camera to r Movie mode.Z Zooming the imageYou must zoom beforehand as you cann

Page 95 - System Expansion Option

65Advanced Features — Movie2 Record movies.Press the shutter button down fully to start recording.During recording, lREC and a counter that shows the

Page 96 - Accessories Guide

66r Recording Movies Changing movie sizeZ Quality settings in Movie mode$ (320 × 240 pixels): For better quality# (160 × 120 pixels): To record longer

Page 97

67Advanced Features — Moview Playing Back MoviesSetting the camerato w Playback mode (➝p.31)Z Playing back moviesMEMOIf the subject of the shot is ver

Page 98 - Using Your Camera Correctly

68Adjusting LCD Brightness or Playback VolumeMEMOThe options available in the U menu vary depending on whether the mode is selected.• Photography mode

Page 99 - Power Supply and Batteries

69SettingsU SET-UPUsing the SET-UP menu1 Open the SET-UP menu.2 Change the setting.APress MENU/OK to open the menu.BPress p or q to select U OPTION.CP

Page 100

7Advanced Features — Movier Recording Movies ... 64 Changing movie size... 66w P

Page 101 - Continued Q

70U SET-UPSET-UP menu optionSetting Display Factory default Explanation Page1IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF ONSpecifies whether an image checking screen (photogra

Page 102

71Settings3DATE/TIME SET – Corrects the date or time. 22TIME DIFFERENCE SET – Specifies the time difference settings. 75SET –Specifies the language us

Page 103 - ™ and the Internal Memory

72U SET-UPUse this function to specify whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin again.CHECKMEMO• Setting this f

Page 104

73SettingsUse this function to shoot enlarged images than maximum optical zoom scale.Z Zoom bar displayCHECK• Optical zoom focal length*Approx. 36 mm

Page 105 - Warning Displays

74U SET-UPWhen this function is active and the camera remains unused for 2 or 5 minutes, it turns camera off.Use this function when you want to get th

Page 106

75SettingsUse this function when traveling to destinations in different time zones. This function sets a time difference relative to the date and time

Page 107

76U SET-UP3 Set time difference.CHECKAvailable time setting–23:45 to +23:45 (in 15-minute increments)MEMOCHECKUpon returning from a trip, always chang

Page 108

77Camera ConnectionConnecting to a TVWhen connecting to a TV, images can be displayed on wider screen. Using Automatic playback function (➝p.56) toget

Page 109 - Troubleshooting

78Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge FunctionWhen a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting

Page 110

79Camera ConnectionConnecting to a printerAConnect the camera to your printer using the USB cable (mini-B).MEMOUse the AC-3VX (sold separately) when F

Page 111

8PrefaceZ Test Shots Prior to PhotographyFor important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the image t

Page 112

80Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge FunctionSpecifying images for printing (PRINT WITH DATE / PRINT WITHOUT DATE)MEMOEven if MENU/OK

Page 113

81Camera ConnectionPrinting with DPOF setting (u PRINT DPOF)CHECKTo select uPRINT DPOF, the DPOF settings must be specified on FinePix A600 beforehand

Page 114

82Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge FunctionDisconnecting the printerACheck that “PRINTING” is not displayed on the camera’s screen.B

Page 115 - Specifications

83Software InstallationInstallation on a Windows PCPre-installation checklistTo run this software, you must have the hardware and software described b

Page 116

84Installation on a Windows PCZ Recommended systemMEMO• Connect the camera directly to the PC using the USB cable (mini-B). The software may not opera

Page 117

85Software InstallationDo not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed.1 Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the

Page 118

86Installation on a Mac OS XPre-installation checklistZ Hardware and software requirementsTo run this software, you must have the hardware and softwar

Page 119 - Explanation of Terms

87Software Installation1 Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications.2 When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into t

Page 120

88Installation on a Mac OS X9 The “FinePixViewer installation completed” message dialog appears. Then click exit button and close it.CAUTIONWhen Safar

Page 121

89Software InstallationConnecting to a PCBy connecting the camera to a PC, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. Using “FinePixVie

Page 122

9Z Trademark Information• and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.• IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Busi

Page 123

90Connecting to a PCWhen displaying “CHECKING USB”If “CHECKING USB” appears and then [COMMUNICATION ERROR] is displayed on the LCD monitor, @ DSC is n

Page 124

91Software Installation• A removable disk icon appears and you can use your PC to transfer files to and from the camera.Windows XPAThe “Found New Hard

Page 125

92Connecting to a PC1 WindowsOnce the image has been saved, the window below appears (Save Image Wizard Windows). To disconnect the camera, click the

Page 126

93Software InstallationUsing FinePixViewerFor all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for det

Page 127

94Connecting to a PCDThe “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window appears. Select the software to be uninstalled (FinePixViewer or the driver) and then

Page 128 - WARNING

95AppendicesSystem Expansion OptionBy using FinePix A600 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide ra

Page 129

96Accessories GuideVisit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories.http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.htmlAc

Page 130 - WARNING CAUTION

97Appendices• Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1The DPC-R1 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your PC and an image m

Page 131 - CAUTION

98Using Your Camera CorrectlyRead this information and the “Safety Notes” (➝p.128), to make sure you use your camera correctly.Z Places to AvoidDo not

Page 132 - FPT/Y-608105

99AppendicesPower Supply and BatteriesContinued QApplicable Batteries• In the camera, use AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) rechargeabl

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