Do you have a question about the FinePix A900 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Michael Markland
April 12, 2025
FugiFilm FinePix A900. Keep getting "Card Error" and can't resolve the issue.
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Mr. Anderson
April 12, 2025
To fix the "Card Error" issue on a FujiFilm FinePix A900, follow these steps:
1. Remove the Memory Card and check the contact area. 2. Wipe the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. 3. Reinsert the card and check if the error persists. 4. If the error continues, format the Memory Card using the camera. 5. If formatting does not work, replace the Memory Card. 6. If the problem still occurs, contact your FUJIFILM dealer, as it may be a camera fault.
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Using the Camera Advanced Features • Photography • Playback • Movie OWNER’S MANUAL Settings This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA Camera Connection FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A610/FinePix A800 correctly. Software Please follow the instructions carefully. Installation...
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.
NOTICE All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJIFILM or in Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be...
FUJIFILM Europe GmbH Address: Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A610/FinePix A800 Manufacturer’s Name: FUJIFILM Corporation Manufacturer’s Address: 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN conforms to the following Standards:...
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.
Setting the PLAYBACK MENU ....66 Viewing the Images..........34 PLAYBACK MENU ..........67 Erasing the Images/Movies ......38 Sending and receiving images Using the erase button ( /n) ....38 IR COMMUNICATION) (FinePix A900/ FinePix A825/FinePix A820 only) .... 67...
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You can use the xD-Picture Card and the SD Memory Card Connecting Camera Directly to Printer with the FinePix A900, FinePix A825, FinePix A820, FinePix A610, and FinePix A800. In this Owner’s Manual, these cards — PictBridge Function ........98...
• FUJIFILM Corporation cannot accept liability for any • If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or...
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• 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.
• Any of the following cancels Macro mode: Z Usable Memory Cards You can use the xD-Picture Card and the SD Memory Card with the FinePix A900, FinePix A825, FinePix A820, FinePix A610, and FinePix A800. In this Owner’s Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory Card”.
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Z About each model’s functions This Owner’s Manual shows the description of 5 models: FinePix A900, FinePix A825, FinePix A820, FinePix A610, and FinePix A800. Some functions are available only on one model. The main differences among the 5 models are shown in the table below.
• Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1) Attaching the strap Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. • A/V cable (1) (FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix When attaching the strap, move the fastener to adjust the A820/FinePix A800 only) length and slightly away from the end of the strap, as...
Camera Parts and Features (FinePix A610) • Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. A Shutter button B Zoom switch (p.28, 35) C Lens (Lens cover) D POWER button E Flash (p.52) F ;...
Camera Parts and Features (except FinePix A610) • Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. The following illustrations show the FinePix A900 as an example (FinePix A825, FinePix A820, and FinePix A800 operate similarly).
B u DPOF (p.71) C F Protection (p.75) D Frame number (p.90) Present (p.34) FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A610/FinePix A800 has internal memory that can store images without Memory Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when the internal memory is active.
Loading the Batteries Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. At Open the battery cover. first, load the batteries in the camera. Z Compatible batteries AA-size alkaline batteries (2) or AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (2) (sold separately) CHECK CAUTION Check that the camera is turned off before opening the •...
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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. Close the battery cover.
Loading the Batteries Checking the battery charge CAUTION • Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries, Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator can shorten time for which the batteries can be used. on the LCD monitor. •...
FinePix A800. 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 Gold contact area Model: Extremew-1GB/Ultrau-512MB, 1GB, 2GB Align the gold marking with the gold contact area, then insert an xD-Picture Card completely.
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Loading the Memory Card CAUTION Close the battery cover. 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.
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• Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is [Playback images]: Playback images in a Memory Card. used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card and operation- checked SD Memory Card (➝p.19). When a Memory Card (sold separately) is not inserted •...
Turning On and Off Turning the camera on in Turning the camera on in Photography mode Playback mode Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on. Press POWER again to turn the camera off. Playback mode.
Setting the language, date, and Set the date and time. time DATE / TIME NOT SET DATE / TIME NOT SET When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the language, date, and time are cleared. Set the language, date, and time.
Turning On and Off MEMO Change the date format. START MENU screen also appears when the batteries have been removed and the camera has been left for a DATE / TIME NOT SET DATE / TIME NOT SET long period. Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the batteries have been installed for 2 hours DD .
Correcting the Date and Time Open the SET-UP menu. Display the DATE/TIME screen. SET - UP UP SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU AUTO AUTO DATE / TIME DATE / TIME QUALITY QUALITY BEEP VOLUME BEEP VOLUME SET-UP SET-UP SHUTTER VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS...
Selecting the Language Open the SET-UP menu. Display the screen. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SET - UP UP AUTO AUTO QUALITY QUALITY FORMAT FORMAT / LANG. / LANG. ENGLISH ENGLISH SET-UP SET-UP AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF 2 MIN 2 MIN TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE...
Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers. B Set the Mode dial to q (FinePix A900/FinePix A825/ FinePix A820/FinePix A800 only). CAUTION • Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture (camera shake).
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• Select e Macro mode to take close-up shots (➝p.51). • Use digital zoom when you want to shoot the subject closer (➝p.46, 91). <FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820> • Focal range Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity • Optical zoom focal length (35 mm camera equivalent) Approx.
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Focus on the main subject in the AF frame Press the shutter button fully. and press the shutter button down halfway. Double Click beep Halfway pressed Fully pressed AF frame AF frame becomes smaller Halfway and camera CAUTION pressed focuses on the When taking a picture using the flash, the image may subject.
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Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Z Indicator lamp display Flash The indicator lamp lights or blinks when pressing the shutter button, etc. The indicator lamp shows the camera status. When pressing the shutter button down halfway, b appears on the LCD monitor before the flash fires.
Taking pictures with the focus Using AF/AE lock and exposure locked Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame. In the above composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. Pressing the shutter button halfway at this point will result in the subjects being out of Press the shutter button down halfway to focus.
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(such as a shot of someone against a excellent results. background with strongly contrasting elements) • On FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix For such subjects use AF/AE lock (➝p.31). A610/FinePix A800, pressing the shutter button down halfway locks the focus and exposure settings (AF and...
Adjusting the shot composition Best framing Select the LCD monitor display. Position the main subject at the intersection of two lines Press DISP/BACK to change the LCD monitor display. in this frame or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon.
A800 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards or SD Memory Cards. Clear playback or playback zooming may not be possible for still images shot on cameras other than FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A610/FinePix A800.
Sorting by date Selecting the date In sorting by date mode, you can view all images taken on the same day. 2007 2007 2 / 22 22 2007 2007 2 / 23 23 2 /24 2 / 22 22 2 / 23 23 2 / 24 24 12 12 1 / 12 12...
Erasing the Images/Movies Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.34) Use this mode to erase unnecessary images or movies to Erasing the images using have ample free space on the Memory Card or internal Playback menu memory. Your camera calls images “frames”. Using the erase button ( PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU...
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Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.34) Erasing one frame at a time (FRAME) PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU ERASE ERASE BACK BACK SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW FRAME FRAME ERASE OK? ERASE OK? ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES PRINT ORDER (DPOF ) PRINT ORDER (DPOF ) PROTECT PROTECT...
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Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.34) Erasing the Images/Movies Erasing the Images/Movies MEMO Erasing all frames (ALL FRAMES) • When using a Memory Card, the images in the Memory Card are erased. When not using a Memory Card, the images in the internal memory are erased.
Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the <FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix best result. A general guide is given below. A800> Set the photography mode using the mode dial. See p.44 for information on setting shooting mode.
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Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting Z Specifying functions using SHOOTING MENU Specify the photography settings. (MENU/OK button) Pressing buttons or selecting menu allows you to Use to specify required sensitivity specify photography functions. You can obtain the setting (➝p.61).
Setting the Shooting Mode (FinePix A610) You can select the most suitable setting according to the subject by selecting one of the Shooting modes. See p.41 for information on available shooting mode. CHECK • See p.53 for information on the available flash modes. •...
Setting the Shooting Mode (except FinePix A610) You can select the most suitable setting according to the subject by selecting one of the Shooting modes. Turn the mode dial and select the shooting mode. Z Selecting Scene position setting (? Scene Position) You can choose from various types (,, ., 8, , s) of scene.
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MANUAL MANUAL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE SPORT SPORT NIGHT NIGHT Clear scenic shots Clear scenic shots CANCEL CANCEL B Press MENU/OK to open the menu. C Press n or o to select SCENE POSITION. D Press q. E Press n or o to select the setting. F Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting.
This function is suitable for taking a pictures of moving Max. zoom scale: 9× subjects such as children or pets. Use this mode to select a fast shutter speed that reduces FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820 camera shake and moving-subject blurring. bRED EYE REDUCTION (except FinePix A610) Digital zoom: 3×...
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Setting the mode (➝p.43, 44) CAUTION . SPORT • Using the DIGITAL ZOOM allows you to enlarge Use this mode to take your subject and shoot it. However, it will lower your image quality. Set the DIGITAL ZOOM when pictures of a moving subject. requiring it.
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Shooting Mode Setting the mode (➝p.43, 44) NATURAL LIGHT (except FinePix SNOW A610) Use this mode to prevent darkening images and This mode produces provide crisp, clear shots, beautiful images that retain when shooting at snowy the natural ambience when scene where the whole shots are taken in low-light screen appears white.
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CHECK • Flash cannot be used in the Flower mode. • Focal range UNDERWATER <FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820> Use this mode for shooting Wide angle: with a waterproof case. Approx. 10 cm to 2 m (3.9 in. to 6.6 ft.)
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Setting the mode (➝p.43, 44) CHECK MUSEUM Focal range Use this mode for taking <FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820> pictures in places such as Wide angle: Approx. 10 cm to 2 m (3.9 in. to 6.6 ft.) museum where the use of...
CHECK Press e (p) to select Macro mode. Press e (p) again to cancel Macro mode. • Focal range <FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820> Wide angle: Approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in. to 2.6 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 26 cm to 80 cm (10.2 in. to 2.6 ft.) <FinePix A610/FinePix A800>...
Use this mode to minimize red-eye (eyes appear in red in the finished photo). MEMO On the FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix By calculating subject distance and brightness, the A820/FinePix A800, you can set this mode camera automatically adjusts the flash amount to suit as a shooting mode (p.46).
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List of available flash modes in each Photography mode , b, are not available on the FinePix A610). CHECK Effective flash range ( : AUTO) AUTO <FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820> ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Wide-angle: Approx. 60 cm to 3.9 m (2.0 ft. to 12.8 ft.) ✓...
* Self-Timer The self-timer is used in situations where the Taking pictures using self-timer photographer is included in the shot. When photographer is away from the camera, use a tripod to prevent camera Press the shutter button down halfway to fall.
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Take pictures in selected time. Using the 2-second self-timer This is useful when you worry about camera shake even if attaching the camera on a tripod. MEMO • To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press DISP/BACK. • Any of the following cancels the self-timer setting: - Completing the shooting A picture is taken after the self-timer lamp changes - Changing the Photography mode setting...
j Increasing Monitor Brightness Use this function to increase the brightness of the LCD MEMO monitor temporarily when you have difficulty seeing the • This function is automatically canceled after each shot. monitor in low-light conditions or in daylight. • When this function is active, it will increase the amount of speckling in images on the LCD monitor.
Using SHOOTING MENU Use the SHOOTING MENU to adjust image quality. You can take pictures in a wide range of conditions. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION AUTO AUTO Setting the SHOOTING MENU QUALITY QUALITY EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE SHOOTING MENU...
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Using SHOOTING MENU Z List of SHOOTING MENU options (FinePix A610) Factory Menu Functions Settings default s/AUTO/ Use this setting to provide the best photography menu setting for the scene /m/,/ SHOOTING MODE ./8/ being shot. AUTO (➝p.43) Specifies required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject. ISO (➝p.61) The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is obtained.
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Z List of SHOOTING MENU options (FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A800) Factory Menu Functions Settings default This setting can be used when the Mode dial is set to ?. s/,/./8/ SCENE POSITION Use this setting to provide the best photography menu setting for the (➝p.44)
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Using SHOOTING MENU MEMO Note that the shooting menu will vary depending on the selected shooting mode. • When shooting mode is set to q, • When shooting mode is set to ,, ., • When shooting mode is set to s , b, , m.
Choose the sensitivity setting that best suits the conditions. CHECK Settings <FinePix A610> AUTO/400/200/100 <FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A800> AUTO/800/400/200/100 Selecting AUTO as the sensitivity setting, the camera selects the best sensitivity setting for the subject’s brightness.
SHOOTING MENU Setting the menu (➝p.57) Z Quality settings in Photography mode (FinePix Changing the quality setting A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A800) QUALITY) Quality mode Sample uses Use this menu to specify the image size (number of i F (3296 × 2472) Printing at up to 10R (25.4 ×...
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Setting the menu (➝p.57) Area shot and quality setting Area shot excluding % Area shot with % AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Normal shooting provides an aspect ratio of 4:3 and % shooting provides an aspect ratio of 3:2 (same aspect ratio as 35 mm film and post card).
SHOOTING MENU Setting the menu (➝p.57) Adjusting exposure Guide to compensation compensation EXP. COMPENSATION) • Backlit portraits: +2/3 EV to +1 2/3 EV Available Photography mode: s (➝p.50) Use this menu for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background.
Setting the menu (➝p.57) Adjusting color balance MEMO • In AUTO mode, the correct white balance may not be WHITE BALANCE) achieved for subjects such as close-ups of people’s faces and pictures taken under a special light source. Available Photography mode: s (➝p.50) Select the correct white balance for the light source.
Using PLAYBACK MENU Use this menu to play back photographed images. PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU Setting the PLAYBACK MENU ERASE ERASE BACK BACK SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW FRAME FRAME ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES PRINT ORDER (DPOF ) PRINT ORDER (DPOF ) A Press w to set the camera to Playback PROTECT PROTECT...
(FinePix A900/FinePix A825/ FinePix A820 only) D Press MENU/OK. You can send photographed images to another FUJIFILM digital camera (if it has IR Capability), other devices with high-speed infrared transmission capability, or any other mobile device with the IrSimple function. You can also...
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Sending image data IR COMMUNICATION IR COMMUNICATION CONNECTING CONNECTING Sending image data to a FUJIFILM digital camera is shown as an example here. You can send the data to another device in the same way. IR COMMUNICATION IR COMMUNICATION CANCEL CANCEL D Press MENU/OK to begin transmission.
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Receiving the image data IR COMMUNICATION IR COMMUNICATION CONNECTING CONNECTING Receiving the image data from a FUJIFILM digital camera is shown as an example here. You can receive data from another device in the same way. IR COMMUNICATION IR COMMUNICATION...
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PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.66) CAUTION • Movie images cannot be transmitted. • If the QUALITY of sending image data is over 3, QUALITY of the image will be set to 3. • If “COMMUNICATION ERROR”, “CANNOT BE TRANSMITTED”, or “CANNOT BE RECEIVED” appears, press MENU/OK or o to retransmit the image data, or press DISP/BACK to cancel transmitting.
Setting the menu (➝p.66) Setting automatic playback DPOF set frame SLIDE SHOW) PRINT ORDER (DPOF)) Use this mode to play back photographed images You can specify the image, number of prints, with or continuously. You can select playback interval and type of without date of printing with a DPOF-compatible printer.
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PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.66) MEMO Canceling DPOF setting WITH DATE / WITHOUT DATE A Press MENU/OK to open the PLAYBACK MENU and Selecting WITH DATEE, E appears on the LCD press n or o to select PRINT ORDER (DPOF). B Press q.
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Setting the menu (➝p.66) MEMO RESET ALL • When DPOF settings were specified on another To cancel all DPOF settings: camera. RESET DPOF OK? RESET DPOF OK? RESET DPOF OK? RESET DPOF OK? CANCEL CANCEL When the data includes a frame (file) with DPOF Select RESET ALL in the PLAYBACK MENU (➝p.71).
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Memory Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed. This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/ FinePix A610/FinePix A800.
Setting the menu (➝p.66) Protecting the images SET ALL PROTECT) SET ALL OK? SET ALL OK? Use this mode to prevent frames (files) from being IT MAY TAKE A WHILE IT MAY TAKE A WHILE accidentally erased. Your camera calls images “frames”. FRAME SET / RESET CANCEL CANCEL...
PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.66) Copying the images MEMO To stop the procedure midway COPY) It is possible to transfer saved images between the internal memory and a Memory Card. Your camera calls images “frames”. Z Selecting COPY CANCEL CANCEL COPY COPY...
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Setting the menu (➝p.66) Copying one frame at a time (FRAME) COPY OK? COPY OK? 100 - 0001 100 - 0001 100 - 0001 100 - 0001 COPY COPY INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD CARD FRAME FRAME CARD CARD INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES...
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PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.66) Copying all frames (ALL FRAMES) COPY ALL OK? COPY ALL OK? 100 - 0001 100 - 0001 IT MAY TAKE IT MAY TAKE COPY COPY 100 - 0001 100 - 0001 A WHILE A WHILE INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD...
FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A610/ FinePix A800. You may not be able to rotate images that were shot with a camera other than FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A610/FinePix A800. A Press p or q to select the rotating frame (file).
PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.66) Trimming the images Specify trimming part of image. TRIMMING) ] wide zoom [ tele zoom (except FinePix A610) (Zoom out) (Zoom in) Use this mode to trim the required part of the TRIMMING TRIMMING TRIMMING TRIMMING photographed image.
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(4:3 aspect ratio). CAUTION • trimming is not available on the FinePix A610. • You may not be able to trim images that were shot with a camera other than FinePix A900/FinePix A825/ FinePix A820/FinePix A800.
r Recording Movies Set the camera to r Movie mode Use this mode to record movies. Note that the way to set the Movie mode vary depending (except FinePix A610) on model. See the instructions below and follow the one which applies to your camera.
During recording, lREC and a counter that shows the to zoom in or out of an image. remaining time appear on the LCD monitor. CHECK <FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820> • Optical zoom focal length Approx. 39 mm to 156 mm (35 mm camera equivalent) Recording ends when pressing Max.
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AC power adapter is • Frame rate (➝p.149): 30 frames per second (fixed) disconnected). • A movie file taken by FinePix A900/FinePix A825/ FinePix A820/FinePix A610/FinePix A800 may not be MEMO playable on other cameras.
w Playing Back Movies Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.34) Z Playing back movies Control Description 100 - 0002 100 - 0002 100 - 0002 100 - 0002 Playback begins. Playback stops when the end of Playback the movie is reached. 2 / 24 / 2007 2 / 24 / 2007 2 / 24 / 2007...
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Memory Card or internal memory to the PC’s hard CANCEL CANCEL disk and then play back the saved file. • When using FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/ FinePix A800, make sure not to cover the speaker. The A Press MENU/OK while playing back sound is difficult to hear.
SET-UP Using the SET-UP menu Change the setting. Open the SET-UP menu. SET - UP UP FORMAT FORMAT / LANG. / LANG. 5 MIN 5 MIN A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF 2 MIN 2 MIN TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE...
SET-UP SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.87) SET-UP menu option CAUTION Note that the SET-UP menu will vary depending on the camera model. The table below shows the SET-UP menu of the FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A800. Note that the SET-UP menu on the FinePix A610 is displayed only on page q, , and Setting Display...
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– – Discharges Ni-MH batteries. Specifies whether IR COMMUNICATION is set COMMUNICATION to STANDARD or IrSS. Select STANDARD when (FinePix A900/FinePix STANDARD/IrSS STANDARD – communicating with a camera or printer, select IrSS A825/FinePix A820 when communicating with a TV. only)
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SET-UP SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.87) CHECK FRAME NO. Frame number Use this function to specify whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin 100 - 0001 100 - 0001 again. File number <CONT.> <RENEW>...
Set the DIGITAL ZOOM when requiring it. CHECK AUTO AUTO 12 12 Z FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820 Zoom bar • Optical zoom focal length Approx. 39 mm to 156 mm • Digital zoom focal length Approx. 156 mm to 1186 mm Max.
SET-UP SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.87) MEMO PLAYBACK VOLUME (except FinePix When zooming changes between optical and digital, the A610) position of the “ ” indicator stops. Turn the Zoom switch to the same direction again to start the “ ” indicator Use this function to adjust volume while playing back moving again.
How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.87) LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT Use this function to adjust the LCD monitor brightness. Initialize (format) the Memory Card or internal memory for use with the camera. LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT FORMAT Place of initialize FORMAT OK? FORMAT OK? Y FORMAT:...
SET-UP SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.87) AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE When this function is active and the camera remains Use this function when traveling to destinations in unused for 2 or 5 minutes, it turns camera off. different time zones.
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How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.87) CHECK Move to TIME DIFFERENCE screen. Available time setting –23:45 to +23:45 (in 15-minute increments) SET - UP UP MEMO FORMAT FORMAT HOME HOME LOCAL LOCAL In the time difference AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE...
Connecting to a TV (FinePix A610) When connecting to a TV, images can be displayed on wider screen. Using slide show function (➝p.71) together, you can have fun with folks. Plug the Video cable (included) into the VIDEO OUT (Video Video cable output) socket of the camera.
Refer to the instructions provided with your TV for more information on audio/video input for your TV. • Use the AC-3VX (sold separately) when FinePix A900/ FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A800 is connected to a TV for long periods.
AC-3VX 00 00 SHEETS SHEETS (sold separately) FRAME FRAME USB cable (mini-B) MEMO Depending on the printer, some functions are disabled. MEMO Use the AC-3VX (sold separately) when FinePix A900/ FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A610/FinePix A800 is connected to a printer.
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Specifying images for printing PRINT THESE FRAMES PRINT THESE FRAMES (PRINT WITH DATE / PRINT TOTAL : 9 SHEETS TOTAL 9 SHEETS WITHOUT DATE) PICTBRIDGE PICTBRIDGE CANCEL CANCEL TOTAL : 00002 TOTAL : 00002 D Press MENU/OK again to download the SHEETS SHEETS data to the printer and start printing the...
(files) continuously. CHECK A Press DISP/BACK to open the menu. To select uPRINT DPOF, the DPOF settings must be specified on FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/ FinePix A610/FinePix A800 beforehand (➝p.71). B Press n or o to select u PRINT DPOF. CAUTION Even when WITH DATEE is specified in the DPOF settings (➝p.71), the date is not inserted on printers that...
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• Use internal memory or a Memory Card that was Press DISP/BACK to cancel the printing. formatted on FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/ Depending on the printer, the printing may not be FinePix A610/FinePix A800.
Installation on a Windows PC Pre-installation checklist Z Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Windows 98 SE Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) Windows 2000 Professional Operating System Windows XP Home Edition...
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Z Recommended system Operating System Windows XP Windows Vista 2 GHz Pentium 4 or better recommended 3 GHz Pentium 4 or better recommended 512 MB or better recommended 1 GB or better recommended Hard disk space 2 GB or better 15 GB or better 1024 ×...
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Installation on a Windows PC Do not connect the camera to your PC CHECK until the software installation is For Windows Vista users: When loading the bundled CD-ROM on your PC, the completed. “AutoPlay” window may appear. In this case, click “SETUP.exe”.
Installation on a Mac OS X Pre-installation checklist Z Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Power Macintosh G3 , PowerBook G3 Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G4 Cube, PowerBook G4, Power Macintosh G5, MacBook,...
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Installation on a Mac OS X CAUTION Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac For more information on what is installed, click the [Read OS X. Do not launch any other applications. Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button. When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into The “Authenticate”...
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Launch “Image Capture” from the Select “FPVBridge” from “FinePixViewer” “Applications” folder. folder in the “Applications” folder and click the [Open] button. Change the Image Capture settings. Select “Preferences...” from the “Image Capture” menu. Select “Other...” from “When a camera is Select “Quit Image Capture”...
A Insert the Memory Card with images into the camera (➝p.19). You can use the xD-Picture Card and the SD AC-3VX Memory Card with the FinePix A900, FinePix A825, (sold separately) FinePix A820, FinePix A610, and FinePix A800. In this Owner’s Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory Card”.
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The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during connected. installation. In this event, change CD-ROMs as directed • Always use the FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-3VX by the on-screen instructions. (sold separately). If the camera suddenly loses power during data exchange, the Memory Card or internal •...
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Connecting to a PC Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP / Vista A The help message appears in the bottom-right corner CAUTION of your screen. This message will close when the The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during settings are completed. No action is required. installation.
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Disconnecting the camera Windows 2000 Professional / XP / Vista Once the image has been saved, the window below Windows 98 SE / Me appears. Once the image has been saved, the window below appears (Save Image Wizard window). To disconnect the camera, click the [Remove] button.
Connecting to a PC Using FinePixViewer A Press POWER to turn the camera off. Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. • What is explained in “How to Use FinePixViewer”... “How to Use FinePixViewer”...
D The “Add or Remove Programs” (Windows Vista users: Uninstalling the software “Programs and Features”) window appears. Select the Only perform this operation when you no longer require software to be uninstalled (FinePixViewer S, the installed software or when the software was not FinePixViewer or the driver) and then click the installed correctly.
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Connecting to a PC E When the message appears, click the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be canceled once you click the [OK] button. F Automatic uninstallation begins. When uninstallation ends, click the [OK] button. Macintosh Quit FinePixViewer.
By using FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A610/FinePix A800 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability. Audio/Visual...
Accessories Guide Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability. • xD-Picture Card Use the following xD-Picture Cards: 16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type and Type M (containing “M”...
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This waterproof case protects your FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A610/FinePix A800 from water damage yet allows you to make camera adjustments and use the flash. Dive up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) underwater with your FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A610/FinePix A800 digital camera.
If any soil remains, apply a small amount • Extremely cold places of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens • Places with strong vibration cleaning paper and wipe gently.
Do not use AA-size manganese, nickel-cadmium (Ni- • The batteries feel warm right after being used. Before Cd) or lithium batteries in your FinePix A900/FinePix removing the batteries, turn the camera off and wait for A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A610/FinePix A800 the batteries to cool down.
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Power Supply and Batteries • To charge Ni-MH batteries, use the quick battery Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries correctly charger (sold separately). Refer to the instructions • As a power source in digital cameras, AA-size Ni-MH supplied with the charger to make sure that the charger batteries (referred to hereafter as Ni-MH batteries) are is used correctly.
FUJIFILM Digital camera. Use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function in • Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before the following situations: disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital • When the batteries only last for a short time after being camera’s DC input terminal.
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Power Supply and Batteries To discharge rechargeable batteries: SET - UP SET - UP PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE TRIMMING TRIMMING DISCHARGE DISCHARGE RESET RESET SET - UP UP * FinePix A800 * FinePix A800 A Press w for about 1 second to turn the E Press p or q to select (Select camera on.
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DISCHARGE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE OK? DISCHARGE OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE IT MAY TAKE A WHILE FOR DISCHARGING FOR DISCHARGING CANCEL CANCEL I Press p or q to select OK. J The screen changes and discharging begins. When the battery level indicator blinks red and discharging ends, the camera turns off.
• The use of xD-Picture Cards is recommended with repairs. FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix • When the camera is repaired, any data stored in the A610/FinePix A800. camera’s internal memory is subject to checking by the The recording quality cannot be guaranteed when xD- repairer.
• Turn the camera on again, taking care not to touch FOCUS ERROR the lens. • Turn the camera off and on again. If the message ZOOM ERROR still appears, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Memory Card is not inserted when transferring Insert a Memory Card. NO CARD images.
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Memory Card (➝p.93). If the message still appears, replace the Memory Card. CARD ERROR • Camera fault. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. • The Memory Card is damaged. • Inserted Memory Card is not compatible with your • Insert a compatible Memory Card that is operation- camera.
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(except FinePix A610) • An attempt was made to trim an image shot using The image cannot be trimmed. CAN NOT TRIM a camera other than FinePix A900/FinePix A825/ (except FinePix A610) FinePix A820/FinePix A800. • The image is damaged.
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CAN NOT ROTATE An attempt was made to rotate a movie or an image These images cannot be rotated by image formats. shot using a camera other than FinePix A900/FinePix r CAN NOT ROTATE A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A610/FinePix A800. The camera is not connected to a PC or printer.
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Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy Displayed for PictBridge. • Refer to the user manual for the printer being used and check whether the printer supports the JFIF- JPEG or Exif-JPEG image format. If not, the printer cannot print the images. • Movie images cannot be printed. CANNOT BE PRINTED •...
Troubleshooting Z Getting ready Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 16, 18, Nothing happens The batteries are loaded backward. Load the batteries in the correct direction. when pressing The battery cover is not closed securely. Close the battery cover securely.
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Z Shooting Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page The Memory Card or internal memory is Insert a new Memory Card or erase some 19, 38 full. unnecessary frames. The Memory Card or internal memory is Format the Memory Card or internal 87, 93 not formatted.
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Troubleshooting Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page The shutter button was pressed while the Wait until the charging is completed flash was charging. before pressing the shutter button. , ,, The Shooting mode is set to Change the Shooting mode. 43, 44 , or Cannot use the...
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Z Shooting Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page AC power adapter was connected or Connect or disconnect the AC power Photographed disconnected during turning the camera adapter only when the camera is off. 96, 97, Recording images images or movies Failing to turn the camera off first can are not recorded.
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Troubleshooting Z Connecting Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page The camera is not connected to the TV Connect the camera and TV correctly. 96, 97 correctly. The included video cable or A/V cable was After the movie playback mode is 85, 96, There is no image connected during movie playback.
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Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect temporarily. the AC power adapter. Then reload the The camera no batteries or reconnect the AC power 16, 17, longer works adapter and try again. If you think the 18, 121 correctly. camera is faulty, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
Specifications Z FinePix A900 / FinePix A825 / FinePix A820 System Model Digital camera FinePix A825 / Digital camera FinePix A900 Digital camera FinePix A820 Effective pixels 9.03 million pixels 8.3 million pixels 1/1.6-inch Super CCD HR xD-Picture Card Storage media Internal memory (approx.
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Z FinePix A900 / FinePix A825 / FinePix A820 System Digital camera FinePix A825 / Digital camera FinePix A900 Digital camera FinePix A820 Sensitivity AUTO/Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400/800 (Standard output sensitivity) Photometry TTL 256-zones metering Exposure control Program AE Scene position (BABY MODE)/m (PORTRAIT)/, (LANDSCAPE)/.
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Specifications Z FinePix A900 / FinePix A825 / FinePix A820 System Digital camera FinePix A825 / Digital camera FinePix A900 Digital camera FinePix A820 LCD monitor 2.5 inches, Aspect ratio: 4:3; approx. 115,000 pixels Amorphous silicon TFT color LCD monitor, Approx.
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8.3 million pixels 1/2.5-inch Super CCD HR 1/1.6-inch Super CCD HR Storage media Internal memory (approx. 10 MB)/xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB) /SD Memory Card (FUJIFILM recommendation (➝p.19)) File format Still image: DCF-compliant Still image: DCF-compliant Compressed: Exif ver.2.2 JPEG, Compressed: Exif ver.2.2 JPEG,...
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Specifications Z FinePix A610/FinePix A800 System Digital camera FinePix A610 Digital camera FinePix A800 Digital zoom Approx. 6.2× (3× optical zoom lens is used together: Approx. 6.9× (3× optical zoom lens is used together: Max. zoom scale: approx. 18.6×) Max. zoom scale: approx. 20.7×) Aperture (Wide-angle) F3.0/F8 F2.8/F8...
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Z FinePix A610/FinePix A800 System Digital camera FinePix A610 Digital camera FinePix A800 White balance Automatic scene recognition/Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Cool White), Incandescent) Self-timer Approx. 2 sec./10 sec. Flash type Auto flash Auto flash Effective range: ( : AUTO) Effective range: (...
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Input/Output Terminal A/V OUT (Audio/Visual FinePix A610: NTSC/PAL-type (no sound) output) FinePix A900/FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A800: NTSC/PAL-type (with monaural sound) Digital input/output USB 2.0 High-Speed, PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)/MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) DC input socket AC Power Adapter AC-3VX (sold separately)
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Power Supply and Others Camera dimensions Fine Pix A900/Fine Pix A825/Fine Pix A820: (W/H/D) 97.3 mm × 61.7 mm × 32.1 mm/3.8 in. × 2.4 in. × 1.3 in. (not including accessories and attachments) Fine Pix A610/Fine Pix A800: 97.5 mm × 61.9 mm × 31.0 mm/3.8 in. × 2.4 in. × 1.2 in. (not including accessories and attachments) Camera mass (weight) Fine Pix A900/Fine Pix A825/Fine Pix A820: Approx.
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Specifications Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card , SD Memory Card and internal memory (FinePix A900) The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also that the divergence between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for Memory Cards with higher capacities.
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Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card , SD Memory Card and internal memory (FinePix A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A800) The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also that the divergence between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for Memory Cards with higher capacities.
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Specifications Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card , SD Memory Card and internal memory (FinePix A610) The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also that the divergence between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for Memory Cards with higher capacities.
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(frame erase) image files. In such a case, erase all frames or format the xD-Picture Card before use. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media. These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner’s Manual.
Explanation of Terms Deactivated batteries Leaving an Ni-MH battery unused in storage for a long period may cause a rise in the level of substances that inhibit current flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery. A battery in this state is referred to as deactivated. Because current flow is inhibited in a deactivated Ni-MH battery, the battery’s original level of performance cannot be achieved.
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Repair service 24 Sto. Domingo St., Quezon City 1100, Philippines TEL 632-7436601~06 FAX 632-7324661 tech_services@yklcolor.com Singapore 10 New Industrial Road Fujifilm Building Singapore 536201 FUJIFILM (Singapore) Pte Ltd TEL 65-6380 5557 FAX 65-6281 3594 service@fujifilm.com.sg Technical support & Repair service...
Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your FinePix A900/FinePix WARNING A825/FinePix A820/FinePix A610/FinePix A800 camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your If a problem arises, turn the camera off, Owner’s Manual carefully before use. remove the batteries, disconnect and •...
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Do not use the charger to charge marks. batteries other than those specified here. The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR-AA Ni-MH batteries. Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the battery to leak fluid, overheat or burst.
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Safety Notes WARNING CAUTION When discarding or storing batteries, Do not use this camera in locations cover the battery terminals with affected by oil fumes, steam, humidity insulation tape. or dust. Contact with other metallic objects or This can cause a fire or electric shock. batteries could cause the batteries to ignite Do not leave this camera in places or burst.
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Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years. • Please note this is not a free of charge service.
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FugiFilm FinePix A900. Keep getting "Card Error" and can't resolve the issue.
To fix the "Card Error" issue on a FujiFilm FinePix A900, follow these steps:
1. Remove the Memory Card and check the contact area.
2. Wipe the contacts with a soft, dry cloth.
3. Reinsert the card and check if the error persists.
4. If the error continues, format the Memory Card using the camera.
5. If formatting does not work, replace the Memory Card.
6. If the problem still occurs, contact your FUJIFILM dealer, as it may be a camera fault.
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