Connectivity
Software (6.0)
Included in the Fuji FinePix A330 is a CD-ROM with FinePix Viewer and ImageMixer, both of which support Windows and Mac OS formats.
Jacks, ports, plugs (6.0)
The three ports for connectivity can all be found on the left side of the camera. They’re conveniently labeled on the back of the camera: a video out socket that allows you to connect the camera to a TV, a USB socket for file transfer and the possibility to print directly from the camera, and lastly a DC input for an AC power adapter (which is sold separately). The USB socket also acts as a port to connect the camera, when tilted on its side, to a dock (also sold separately).
Direct Print Options (6.5)
The Fuji FinePix A330 calls its direct print option the “PictBridge function” and is operated by connecting the camera and printer directly through USB ports. By navigating the menu on the LCD screen, one can take advantage of frames pre-selected by the DPOF function (which records printing information on each frame) to print frames with date info. Without using the DPOF function, you can still print directly, but you must go through each frame one at a time and select the number of copies.
Memory (5.5)
The Fuji FinePix A330 comes with a 16MB xD-Picture Card, which can hold up to 33 pictures at the lowest resolution setting, 10 at the highest setting, 98 seconds of high-res movie, or 5.6 min of low resolution movie. At first glance, this may seem like a lot, but essentially, even one brief movie can take up most of the memory card, and before you know it, you have to start choosing which photos you are willing to trash to keep shooting. Frankly, I can’t imagine straying more than ten feet from the camera dock without a larger memory card.
Other features (3.0)
One of the convenient accessories which is NOT included in the FinePix A330’s package is the PictureCradle, which, similar to other point-and-shoot cameras, acts as a dock. By connecting the USB cable and AC power, you can pop the camera in on its left port side and charge a rechargeable battery (included with PictureCradle) while transferring files to your computer.
