Fujifilm A340 Manuel D’Utilisation

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■ Disposing of Batteries

When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with
your local waste disposal regulations.

Always use only the AC-3V AC Power Adapter (sold
separately) or the AC-3VW AC Power Adapter
(supplied with PictureCradle sold separately). The use
of other AC power adapters may result in damage to
your camera.
h The AC-3V cannot be used to charge the NH-10

Rechargeable Battery.

h Use AC power adapter for indoor use only.
h Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC

input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera.

h Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before

disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital
camera’s DC input terminal. To disconnect, pull out
the plug gently (Do not pull on the cord).

h Do not use this AC power adapter with any device

other than your camera.

h During use, the AC power adapter will become hot

to the touch. This is normal.

h Do not take apart the AC power adapter. Doing so

could be dangerous.

h Do not use this device in a place with hot humid

place.

h Do not subject AC power adapter to strong shocks.
h This device may emit a humming. But this is normal.
h If used near a radio, this device may cause static, if

this happens move the camera away from the radio.

h As a power source in digital cameras, AA-size Ni-

MH batteries and the Rechargeable Battery NH-10
(referred to hereafter as Ni-MH batteries) are
superior to alkaline batteries in several ways, such
as allowing more shots to be taken with the camera.
However, care must be taken with the way Ni-MH
batteries are used if their original performance is to
be maintained.

h Ni-MH batteries left unused in storage for long

periods can become “deactivated”. Also, repeatedly
charging Ni-MH batteries that are only partially
discharged can cause them to suffer from the
“memory effect”.
Ni-MH batteries that are “deactivated” or affected by
“memory” suffer from the problem of only providing
power for a short time after being charged. To
prevent this problem, discharge and recharge them
several times using the camera’s “Discharging
rechargeable batteries” function. By repeating this
cycle several times, the temporary reduction in
performance caused by “memory” or “deactivation”
can be remedied and the batteries can be restored
to their original performance levels.
Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni-MH
batteries and are not in fact battery faults. See P.76
for the procedure for “Discharging rechargeable
batteries”.

Do not use the “Discharging rechargeable
batteries” function when alkaline batteries are
being used.

h To charge Ni-MH batteries, use the quick battery

charger (sold separately). Refer to the instructions
supplied with the charger to ensure that the charger
is used correctly.

h Do not use the battery charger to charge other

batteries.

h Note that the batteries feel warm after being

charged.

h Due to the way the camera is constructed, a small

amount of current is used even when the camera is
turned off. Note in particular that leaving AA-size Ni-
MH batteries and the Rechargeable Battery NH-10
in the camera for a long period will overdischarge
the batteries and may render them unusable even
after recharging.

h Ni-MH batteries and the Rechargeable Battery NH-

10 will self-discharge even when not used, and the
time for which they can be used may be shortened
as a result.

h The rechargeable battery NH-10 can be charged by

setting the camera in the PictureCradle CP-FXA10
(sold separately).

h Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged using a

combination of the camera and the cradle.

h Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if

overdischarged (eg. by discharging the batteries in a
flashlight). Use the “Discharging rechargeable
batteries” function provided in the camera to
discharge the batteries.

h Ni-MH batteries have a limited service life. If a

battery can only be used for a short time even after

repeated discharge-charge cycles, it may have
reached the end of its service life.

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e Read this information and the “Safety Notes” (

➡P.87), to make sure you use your camera

correctly.

■ Places to Avoid

Do not store or use the camera in the following types
of locations:
h In the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places
h In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme

temperature rises, such as in a closed car in
summer

h Extremely cold places
h Places with strong vibration
h Places with smoke or steam
h Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as

near motors, transformers or magnets)

h In contact with chemicals such as next to rubber or

vinyl products

■ Damage by Water or Sand

The FinePix A330/FinePix A340 can be damaged on
the inside and outside by water and sand. When you
are at the beach or close to water, make sure that the
camera is not damaged by water or sand. Take care
not to place the camera on a wet surface.

■ Damage by Condensation

If the camera is carried from a cold location into a
warm place, water droplets (condensation) may form
on the inside of the camera or on the lens. When this
occurs, turn the camera off and wait an hour before
using the camera. Condensation may also form on the

xD-Picture Card. In this event, remove the xD-
Picture Card and wait a short time.

■ When the Camera is Not Used or is stored

If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period
of time, remove the batteries and the xD-Picture Card.

■ Cleaning Your Camera

h Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens,

LCD monitor screen or viewfinder, and then wipe
lightly with a soft, dry cloth. If any soiling remains,
apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a
piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe
gently.

h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD

monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are
easily damaged.

h Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use volatile substances or cleaning products
these items can cause damage.

■ Using the Camera When Traveling

When travelling overseas, do not place your camera in
the check-in baggage. Baggage can be subjected
violent shocks, and the camera may be damaged
inside or outside.

h In the camera, use AA-size alkaline or nickel-metal

hydride batteries and the rechargeable battery NH-
10.
Do not use AA-size manganese or nickel-cadmium
(Ni-Cd) batteries in your FinePix A330/FinePix A340
because the heat created by the batteries could
damage the camera or cause is not to work.

h The life of alkaline batteries varies between brands.

The life of batteries you purchase may be shorter
than those provided with the camera.

Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to
leak, become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the
precautions given below.
h Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
h Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects

such as necklaces or hairpins.

h Do not expose the batteries to water, and keep

batteries from getting wet or stored in moist
locations.

h Do not attempt to take apart or change the batteries,

including battery casings.

h Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts.
h Do not use batteries that are leaking, deformed,

discolored.

h Do not store batteries in warm or humid places.
h Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small

children.

h Make sure that the battery polarity (≠ and  –) is

correct.

h Do not use new with used batteries. Do not use

charged and discharged batteries together.

h Do not use different types or brands of batteries at

the same time.

h If you do not intend to use the camera for a long

period of time, remove the batteries from the camera
(Note if the camera is left with the batteries
removed, the time and date settings are cleared).

h The batteries feel warm right after being used.

Before removing the batteries, turn the camera off
and wait for the batteries cool down.

h Since batteries do not work well in cold weather or

locations, warm the batteries by placing it inside
your garments before use. A battery that is not
working well due to cold will work again when the
temperature is return to normal.

h Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals

makes the batteries charge less reducing the
number of images they will allow you to take.
Carefully wipe the battery terminals with a soft dry
cloth before loading.

If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe
the battery compartment thoroughly and then
load new batteries.
If any battery fluid comes into contact with your
hands or clothing, flush the area thoroughly
with water. Note that battery fluid can cause
loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes. If this
occurs, do not rub your eyes. Flush the fluid
out with clean water and contact your physician
for treatment.