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FujiFilm FinePix A400 User Manual

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Z Using viewfinder
When using the viewfinder to take pictures, press DISP/
BACK to turn the LCD monitor off. Turning the LCD
monitor off conserves battery power.

Frame the shot so that the subject fills the center of the
viewfinder. When taking a picture at a distance of 1 m to
2 m (3.3 ft. to 6.6 ft.) using the viewfinder, only the shaded
area in the figure is photographed.

Z Viewfinder lamp display
The viewfinder lamp lights or blinks when turning on the
camera or pressing the shutter button. The viewfinder
lamp shows camera status.

Holding the camera correctly

• The viewfinder cannot be used to take shots in Macro

mode.

• For more precise shot framing, use the LCD monitor to

take the picture.

Viewfinder

Using the viewfinder allows
for a steady arm position,
preventing picture blur.

Display

Status

Lit green

Locking the focus or LCD monitor OFF

Blinking green

AF/AE in progress, camera shake
warning, or AF warning (ready to
shoot)

Blinking green and
orange alternately

Recording to xD-Picture Card or
internal memory (ready to shoot)

Lit orange

Recording to xD-Picture Card or
internal memory (not ready)

Blinking orange

Charging flash (flash will not fire)

Blinking red

• Warnings for xD-Picture Card and

internal memory
Card not formatted, incorrect format,
memory full, xD-Picture Card or
internal memory error

• Lens operation error

Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor
(

➝p.105-108).

Viewfinder lamp

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