Fujitsu Xa1 User Manual

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Basic Photography and Playback
Viewing Pictures
 Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame  Playback
To view multiple images, rotate the sub-comand dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. Use the 
sub-command dial to choose the number of images displayed.
Rotate the sub-command 
dial left to view more 
images.
100-0001100-0001
Rotate the sub-command 
dial right to view fewer 
images.
Use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame.  In 
the nine- and...

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  Deleting PicturesDeleting Pictures
To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, 
press the selector up (b), and choose from the options below.  Note that 
deleted pictures can not be recovered.   Copy important pictures to a com-
puter or other storage device before proceeding.
BACKSET
ERASE
ALL FRAMES
SELECTED FRAMES FRAME
OptionOptionDescriptionDescription
FRAMEFRAME
Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current...

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Basic Photography and Playback
  Using the FlashUsing the Flash
Use the built-in fl ash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light\
.
 1 Press the N button to raise the fl ash.
 
Q The fl  ash may contact accessories mounted on the hot shoe.  If necessary, 
remove accessories before raising the fl ash.
 2 Select  p FLASH MODE in the shooting menu.  The options shown below will 
be displayed; press the selector up or down to highlight an option and press 
MENU/OK to...

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Using the Flash
 
Q Depending on the distance to the subject, some lenses may cast shadows in photos taken with the fl ash.
 
R Lower the fl ash where fl ash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting under dim light.  We also 
recommend that you lower the fl ash when the camera is off  .
 
R If p is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the fl ash will fi re when the photo is taken.
 
R Except in commander mode, the fl ash may fi re several times with each shot.  Do not...

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Basic Photography and Playback
  Macro Mode (Close-ups)Macro Mode (Close-ups)
To focus at short distances, press the selector left (F).  To exit macro mode, select 
OFF.
 
R The distances at which the camera will focus in macro mode vary with the lens.  See the 
lens manual for details.OFF
P 

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Basic Movie Recording and PlaybackBasic Movie Recording and Playback
  Recording High-Defi  nition (HD) MoviesRecording High-Defi  nition (HD) Movies
The camera can be used to record short high-defi nition movies.  During recording, y and the time re-
maining will be displayed in the LCD monitor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone 
(be careful not to cover the microphone during recording).
 1 Press  t to start recording.
Time remaining
12m34s12m34s
 2 To end recording, press the t...

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Basic Movie Recording and Playback
 Viewing Movies Viewing  Movies
During playback, movies are displayed as shown at right.  The following operations 
can be performed while a movie is displayed:
OperationOperationDescriptionDescription
Start/pause playbackStart/pause playbackPress the selector down
 to start playback.  Press again to pause.  While playback is 
paused, you can press the selector left or right to rewind or advance one frame 
at a time.
End playbackEnd playback Press the selector up to...

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 The Q (Quick Menu) Button The Q (Quick Menu) Button
Press Q for quick access to the following items.  For more information on the options available, see the 
pages listed below.
DYNAMIC RANGE
SET
3:2F
400
AA  SHOOTING MODE ................................... 33BF FOCUS MODE .......................................... 74CN ISO ........................................................... 47DU DYNAMIC RANGE ................................... 71Eh NOISE REDUCTION ................................. 72FO...

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More on Photography and PlaybackMore on Photography and PlaybackMore on Photography and Playback
 Shooting Mode Shooting  Mode
Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. 
To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired set-
ting. The following modes are available:
S (ADVANCED SR AUTO) : The camera automati-
cally optimizes settings to the scene (P 34).
B (AUTO) : A simple “point-and-shoot” mode 
recommended for fi rst-time users of digital 
cameras (P 34).
SP...

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Shooting Mode
 S S ADVANCED SR AUTO ADVANCED SR AUTO
When the mode dial is rotated to S, 
the camera automatically optimizes 
settings to suit the scene.
The scene is shown by an icon 
in the display.
a  AUTO
c  LANDSCAPE
d  NIGHT
h  NIGHT (TRIPOD) 
e MACRO  u BEACH 
v  SUNSET  w SNOW 
x  SKY y GREENERY
z  SKY & GREENERY d PORTRAIT
g  BACKLIT PORTRAIT c MOVING OBJECT
a  PORTRAIT&MOTION b BACKLIT PORTRAIT&MOTION
 
Q The mode selected may vary with shooting condi-
tions.  If the mode and subject do not...