Fujifilm Camera X A1 Owners Manual
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105 Connections Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TV To show pictures to a group, connect the camera to a TV using an HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers; note that the TV can only be used for playback, not shooting). 1 Turn the camera off . 2 Connect the cable as shown below. Insert into HDMI mini connectorInsert into HDMI connector Q Use an HDMI cable no more than 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) long. R Be sure the connectors are fully inserted. 3 Tune the television to the HDMI input channel. See the documentation supplied with the televi- sion for details. 4 Turn the camera on and press a button. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and movies are played back on the TV. Note that the camera volume controls have no eff ect on sounds played on the TV; use the television volume controls to adjust the volume. R The USB cable can not be used while an HDMI cable is connected. R Some televisions may briefl y display a black screen when movie playback begins.
106 Technical NotesTechnical Notes Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accesso- ries available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/ products/digital_cameras/index.html. Rechargeable Li-ion batteriesRechargeable Li-ion batteries NP-W126 : Additional large-capacity NP-W126 rechargeable batteries can be purchased as required. Battery chargersBattery chargers BC-W126 : Replacement battery chargers can be purchased as required. At+20 °C/+68 °F, the BC-W126 charges an NP-W126 in about 150 minutes. Remote releasesRemote releases RR-90: Use to reduce camera shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure.
107 Technical Notes Optional Accessories FUJINON lenses FUJINON lensesXF-series lenses: Interchangeable lenses for use exclusively with the FUJIFILM X-mount. XC-series lenses: Interchangeable lenses for use exclusively with the FUJIFILM X-mount. Shoe-mounted fl ash units Shoe-mounted fl ash unitsEF-20: This clip-on fl ash unit (powered by two AA batteries) has a Guide Number of 20/65 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports TTL fl ash control. The fl ash head can be rotated upwards 90° for bounce lighting. EF-42: This clip-on fl ash unit (powered by four AA batteries) has a Guide Number of 42/137 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports TTL fl ash control and auto power zoom in the range 24–105 mm (35 mm format equivalent). The fl ash head can be rotated 90° up, 180° left, or 120° right for bounce lighting. EF-X20: This clip-on fl ash unit has a Guide Number of 20/65 (ISO 100, m/ft.).
108 Optional Accessories Mount adaptersMount adaptersFUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER: Allows the camera to be used with a wide selection of M-mount lenses. Protective fi ltersProtective fi ltersPRF-39/PRF-49S/PRF-52/PRF-58/PRF-62: Use to protect the lens. GripsGripsHG-XM1: Features an improved grip. Leather casesLeather casesBLC-XM1 : This case, exclusively for use with the X-M1/X-A1, is made with genuine leather and comes with a shoulder strap of the same material. Pictures can be taken and batteries and memory cards inserted or removed with the camera still in its case.
109 Technical Notes Optional Accessories Connecting the Camera to Other Devices Connecting the Camera to Other Devices ■■Computer RelatedComputer Related X-A1 Computer † ■■PrintingPrinting Printer † PictBridge-compatible printer † ■■LensLens XF-series lenses *XC-series lenses * * Available separately from FUJIFILM. † Available separately from third-party suppliers. USB and HDMI cables must be no more than 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) long. USB cable † USB cable † SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card † HDTV † ■■Flash PhotographyFlash Photography EF-20 shoe mount fl ash *EF-42 shoe mount fl ash *EF-X20 shoe mount fl ash * ■■Remote Shutter ReleaseRemote Shutter Release RR-90 remote release * ■■M Mount AdapterM Mount Adapter FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER * ■■Audio/VisualAudio/Visual HDMI cable †
110 Caring for the CameraCaring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Storage and UseStorage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended pe- riod, remove the battery and memory card. Do not store or use the camera in locations that are: • exposed to rain, steam, or smoke • very humid or extremely dusty • exposed to direct sunlight or very high temper-atures, such as in a closed vehicle on a sunny day • extremely cold • subject to strong vibration • exposed to strong magnetic fi elds, such as near a broadcasting antenna, power line, radar emit- ter, motor, transformer, or magnet • in contact with volatile chemicals such as pes- ticides • next to rubber or vinyl products ■ Water and Sand Exposure to water and sand can also damage the camera and its internal circuitry and mechanisms. When using the camera at the beach or seaside, avoid exposing the camera to water or sand. Do not place the camera on a wet surface. ■ Condensation Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur when entering a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the camera. If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait an hour be- fore turning it on again. If condensation forms on the memory card, remove the card and wait for the condensation to dissipate. TravelingTraveling Keep the camera in your carry-on baggage. Checked baggage may suff er violent shocks that could damage the camera.
111 Technical Notes Cleaning the Image Sensor Cleaning the Image Sensor Multiple photographs marred by spots or blotches in identical locations may indicate the presence of dust on the camera image sensor. Clean the sensor using the V SENSOR CLEANING option in the setup menu ( P 86); if the problem persists, you can clean the sensor manually as described below. Note that there will be a charge to repair or replace the image sensor if it is damaged during cleaning. 1 Use a blower (not a brush) to remove dust from the sensor. Q Do not use a brush or blower brush. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the sensor. 2 Check whether the dust has been successfully removed. R Repeat Steps 1 and 2 as necessary. 3 Replace the body cap or lens.
112 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Problems and Solutions Problems and Solutions ■■Power and BatteryPower and Battery ProblemProblemSolutionSolution The camera does not The camera does not turn on.turn on. • • The battery is exhaustedThe battery is exhausted: Charge the battery (: Charge the battery (PP 12) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 12) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (PP 13). 13).• • The battery is inserted incorrectlyThe battery is inserted incorrectly: Reinsert in the correct orientation (: Reinsert in the correct orientation (PP 13). 13).• • The battery-chamber cover is not latchedThe battery-chamber cover is not latched: Latch the battery-chamber cover (: Latch the battery-chamber cover (PP 14). 14). The monitor does not The monitor does not turn on.turn on.The monitor may not turn on if the camera is turned off and then on again very quickly. Press the shutter button The monitor may not turn on if the camera is turned off and then on again very quickly. Press the shutter button halfway to activate the monitor.halfway to activate the monitor. The battery runs down The battery runs down quickly.quickly. • • The battery is coldThe battery is cold: Warm the battery by placing it in a pocket or other warm place and reinsert it in the camera : Warm the battery by placing it in a pocket or other warm place and reinsert it in the camera immediately before taking a picture.immediately before taking a picture.• • There is dirt on the battery terminalsThere is dirt on the battery terminals: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.• • ONON is selected for is selected for AA SCREEN SET-UPSCREEN SET-UP > > MONITOR SUNLIGHT MODEMONITOR SUNLIGHT MODE: Select : Select OFFOFF to reduce the drain on to reduce the drain on the battery (the battery (PP 84). 84).• • uu CONTINUOUSCONTINUOUS oror xx TRACKINGTRACKING is selected foris selected for FF FOCUS MODEFOCUS MODE: Select : Select tt AREAAREA mode ( mode (PP 49). 49).• • SS is selected for shooting mode is selected for shooting mode: Select a diff erent shooting mode to reduce the drain on the battery (: Select a diff erent shooting mode to reduce the drain on the battery (PP 34). 34).• • The battery has been charged many timesThe battery has been charged many times: The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new : The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new battery.battery. The camera turns off The camera turns off suddenly.suddenly.The battery is exhaustedThe battery is exhausted: Charge the battery (: Charge the battery (PP 12) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 12) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (PP 13). 13). Charging does not start.Charging does not start.Reinsert the battery in the correct orientation and make sure that the charger is plugged in (Reinsert the battery in the correct orientation and make sure that the charger is plugged in (PP 12). 12). Charging is slow.Charging is slow.Charge the battery at room temperature (Charge the battery at room temperature (PP iv). iv). The charging lamp blinks, The charging lamp blinks, but the battery does not but the battery does not charge.charge. • • There is dirt on the battery terminalsThere is dirt on the battery terminals: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.• • The battery has been charged many timesThe battery has been charged many times: The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new : The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
113 Tro u b l e s ho o t i ng Problems and Solutions ■■Menus and DisplaysMenus and Displays ProblemProblemSolutionSolution Display is not in English.Display is not in English.Select Select ENGLISHENGLISH for for QQ aa ( (PP 83). 83). ■■ShootingShooting ProblemProblemSolutionSolution No picture is taken when No picture is taken when the shutter button is the shutter button is pressed.pressed. • • The memory card is fullThe memory card is full: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures (: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures (PP 13, 26). 13, 26).• • The memory card is not formattedThe memory card is not formatted: Format the memory card (: Format the memory card (PP 87). 87).• • There is dirt on the memory card contactsThere is dirt on the memory card contacts: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth.: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth.• • The memory card is damagedThe memory card is damaged: Insert a new memory card (: Insert a new memory card (PP 13). 13).• • The battery is exhaustedThe battery is exhausted: Charge the battery (: Charge the battery (PP 12) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 12) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (PP 13). 13).• • The camera has turned off automaticallyThe camera has turned off automatically: Turn the camera on (: Turn the camera on (PP 17). 17). Mottling (“noise”) appears Mottling (“noise”) appears in the monitor when the in the monitor when the shutter button is pressed shutter button is pressed halfway.halfway. Gain is increased to aid composition when the subject is poorly lit and aperture is stopped down, which may result Gain is increased to aid composition when the subject is poorly lit and aperture is stopped down, which may result in noticeable mottling when images are previewed in the displays. Images taken with the camera are unaff ected.in noticeable mottling when images are previewed in the displays. Images taken with the camera are unaff ected. The camera does not focus.The camera does not focus.• • The subject is close to the cameraThe subject is close to the camera: Select macro mode (: Select macro mode (PP 29). 29).• • The subject is far away from the cameraThe subject is far away from the camera: Cancel macro mode (: Cancel macro mode (PP 29). 29).• • The subject is not suited to autofocusThe subject is not suited to autofocus: Use focus lock (: Use focus lock (PP 53) or manual focus ( 53) or manual focus (PP 49, 50). 49, 50). Macro mode is not avail-Macro mode is not avail-able.able.Choose a diff erent shooting mode (Choose a diff erent shooting mode (PP 33, 128). 33, 128). Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available.is not available.Intelligent Face Detection is not available in the current shooting modeIntelligent Face Detection is not available in the current shooting mode: Choose a diff erent shooting mode (: Choose a diff erent shooting mode (PP 33, 33, 128).128). No face is detected.No face is detected. • • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objectsThe subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: Remove the obstructions.: Remove the obstructions.• • The subject’s face occupies only a small area of the frameThe subject’s face occupies only a small area of the frame: Change the composition so that the subject’s face oc-: Change the composition so that the subject’s face oc-cupies a larger area of the frame (cupies a larger area of the frame (PP 53). 53).• • The subject’s head is tilted or horizontalThe subject’s head is tilted or horizontal: Ask the subject to hold their head straight.: Ask the subject to hold their head straight.• • The camera is tiltedThe camera is tilted: Keep the camera level (: Keep the camera level (PP 22). 22).• • The subject’s face is poorly litThe subject’s face is poorly lit: Shoot in bright light.: Shoot in bright light.
114 Problems and Solutions ProblemProblemSolutionSolution Wrong subject is selected.Wrong subject is selected.The selected subject is closer to the center of the frame than the main subject. Recompose the picture or turn face The selected subject is closer to the center of the frame than the main subject. Recompose the picture or turn face detection off and frame the picture using focus lock (detection off and frame the picture using focus lock (PP 53). 53). The fl ash does not fi re.The fl ash does not fi re. • • The fl ash can not be used at current settingsThe fl ash can not be used at current settings: See the list of the settings that can be used with the fl ash (: See the list of the settings that can be used with the fl ash (PP 131). 131).• • The fl ash is loweredThe fl ash is lowered: Raise the fl ash (: Raise the fl ash (PP 27). 27).• • The battery is exhaustedThe battery is exhausted: Charge the battery (: Charge the battery (PP 12) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 12) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (PP 13). 13).• • The camera is in bracketing or continuous modeThe camera is in bracketing or continuous mode: Select single frame mode (: Select single frame mode (PP 59, 60). 59, 60).• • The camera is in silent modeThe camera is in silent mode: Turn silent mode off (: Turn silent mode off (PP 4). 4). Some fl ash modes are not Some fl ash modes are not available.available.The camera is in silent mode. Turn silent mode off (The camera is in silent mode. Turn silent mode off (PP 4). 4). The fl ash does not fully The fl ash does not fully light the subject.light the subject. • • The subject is not in range of the fl ashThe subject is not in range of the fl ash: Position the subject in range of the fl ash (: Position the subject in range of the fl ash (PP 124). 124).• • The fl ash window is obstructedThe fl ash window is obstructed: Hold the camera correctly (: Hold the camera correctly (PP 22). 22).• • Shutter speed is faster than Shutter speed is faster than 11//18\b18\b s s: Choose a slower shutter speed (: Choose a slower shutter speed (PP 28, 41, 43). 28, 41, 43). Pictures are blurred. Pictures are blurred. • • The lens is dirtyThe lens is dirty: Clean the lens (: Clean the lens (PP xi). xi).• • The lens is blockedThe lens is blocked: Keep objects away from the lens.: Keep objects away from the lens.• • ss is displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red is displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red: Check focus before shooting (: Check focus before shooting (PP 22). 22).• • kk is displayed during shooting is displayed during shooting: Use the fl ash or mount the camera on a tripod (: Use the fl ash or mount the camera on a tripod (PP 118). 118). Pictures are mottled.Pictures are mottled.• • Shutter speed is slow and the ambient temperature is highShutter speed is slow and the ambient temperature is high: This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.: This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.• • The camera has been used continuously at high temperatures or a temperature warning is displayedThe camera has been used continuously at high temperatures or a temperature warning is displayed: Turn the cam-: Turn the cam-era off and wait for it to cool down.era off and wait for it to cool down. Sounds made by the Sounds made by the camera are recorded with camera are recorded with movies.movies. • • uu CONTINUOUSCONTINUOUS is selected for is selected for WW MOVIE SET-UPMOVIE SET-UP > > FOCUS MODEFOCUS MODE: Select : Select rr CENTERCENTER ( (PP 75). 75).• • Zoom was adjusted during shootingZoom was adjusted during shooting: Do not adjust zoom during shooting.: Do not adjust zoom during shooting.• • Intelligent Face Detection is onIntelligent Face Detection is on: Turn Intelligent Face Detection off (: Turn Intelligent Face Detection off (PP 74). 74).