Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Settings Software Installation FinePix A203/FinePix A303 Camera Connection 7 Using FinePixViewer 8 BL00147-200 (1)
Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Contents Warning .................................................................. 2 Preface ................................................................... 6 Accessories ............................................................ 7 Nomenclature/Attaching the strap .......................... 8 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card .. 11 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ...................................... 14 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME .............................
Preface ■ Test Shots Prior to Photography ■ Notes on Electrical Interference For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally. h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the cost of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product.
Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. MENU/OK button (P.21) Shutter button BACK button (P.21) POWER switch (P.14) Flash control sensor Self-timer lamp (P.44) Viewfinder Viewfinder lamp DISP button (P.19,20) Mode dial Self-Timer mode (P.43) Macro (close-up) mode (P.42) Still photography mode (P.22) Playback mode (P.37) Movie mode (P.45) LCD monitor Flash (P.34) Viewfinder window Flash button Tripod mount Strap mount (P.
1 Getting Ready Nomenclature (Sample display) Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Still image EV Macro Flash Photography mode ９９９９ １Ｍ Zoom bar １／ １／２００２ Compatible batteries White balance Number of remaining shots Quality mode Battery low warning Camera shake warning AF warning AF frame Date Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Playback Playback frame number Playback mode １００−９９９９ Protection Battery low warning DPOF Date 10 １／ １／２００２ LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card Use two AA-size a
LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card 2 0 4 0 3 0 1 0 EN OP EN OP Indicator Indicator 1Slide the battery cover out to open it. 2Load the batteries correctly as shown. ◆ When you want to replace the battery ◆ Check that the camera is switched off, open the battery cover and then remove the batteries. 3Aline the arrows on the camera and the xDPicture Card, and firmly push the card fully into the xD-Picture Card slot. 4Close the battery cover.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF 1 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 2 3 4 ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＹＹＹＹ．ＭＭ．ＤＤ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＹＹＹＹ ＭＭ ＤＤ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＮＯＴ ＳＥＴ １２：００ ＯＫ 1 0 Slide the “POWER” switch sideways to turn the camera on and off. When you switch the camera on, the viewfinder lamp lights (green). 14 In “Q” mode, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. Take care not to press on these precision components as this could result in a fault or a “ç” message being displayed on the LCD monitor.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Changing the date and time You can select your preferred date format. Setting ＳＥＴーＵＰ ＰＯＳＴＶＩＥＷ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ ＵＳＢ ＭＯＤＥ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＯＫ ＭＭ／ＤＤ／ＹＹＹＹ YYYY.MM.DD MM/DD/YYYY Displays the date in the “month/day/ year” format. DD.MM.YYYY Displays the date in the “day.month. year” format. ６／１９／２００２ ＢＡＣＫ １１：５９ ＡＭ ＢＡＣＫ 20 0 4 1 0 2 0 Explanation Displays the date in the “year.month. day” format.
2 Basic Photography SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 10 0 3 2 1 0 2 0 BASIC OPERATION GUIDE (PHOTOGRAPHY) 0 Switching the LCD monitor on and off Power swich Slide this switch sideways to turn the camera on and off. 0 2 0 Focus and shoot Pressed halfway : Sets the focus. Pressed fully : Releases the shutter. Select one of the following modes: ＯＰＴＩＯＮ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ ＡＵＴＯ ＭＡＮＵＡＬ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＬＣＤ ＢＥＥＰ♪ ＬＡＮＧＵＡＧＥ ＲＥＳＥＴ ＡＬＬ ＯＫ 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen.
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE (PLAYBACK) 0 DISP button Select one of the following 3 modes: Text displayed : Normally, use this setting. Text not displayed : No text is displayed. Multi-frame playback : Displays 9 image frames. 0 Power ON/OFF Slide this switch sideways to turn the camera on and off. BASIC OPERATION GUIDE (MENU) 0 Playback frame selector c : Selects the next frame. d : Selects the previous frame. ●Using the Menus 0 To cancel a procedure mid-way Press the “BACK” button.
Q STILL IMAGE TAKING PICTURES (A AUTO MODE) You have read the section called “Getting Ready” and now your camera is ready to take pictures. The “Basic Photography” section takes you through the basic procedures of “Shooting”, “Viewing” and “Erasing” pictures. Master these basic operations by trying them out as you read through the manual. 1 1 0 2 0 2 3 2 Beep 1Slide the “POWER” switch sideways to switch the camera on. 2Set the Mode dial to “Q”. hPhotography range: Approx. 60 cm (2 ft.
Q STILL IMAGE TAKING PICTURES (A AUTO MODE) 4 6 5 7 １Ｍ AF frame ４９ １Ｍ LCD monitor Zoom bar To zoom in on the subject, press “a” (} TELE). To zoom out, press “b” ({ WIDE). A “zoom bar” appears on the LCD monitor when you zoom in or out. h Optical zoom focal length (35mm camera equivalent) Approx. 38 mm-114 mm Maximum zoom scale: 3× 24 ! Zooming ● stops briefly when the camera switches between optical zoom and digital zoom (➡P.33).
Q STILL IMAGE TAKING PICTURES (A AUTO MODE) ◆ Warnings Displayed When 8 the Shutter is Pressed Halfway ◆ Beep [ The camera cannot focus. Solution h Ensure that you are at least 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the subject when you take the shot. h Use AF/AE lock to take the shot (➡P.30). To take the picture, press the shutter button down fully without lifting your finger off it. The camera beeps and takes the picture, and the data is then recorded.
Q STILL IMAGE TAKING PICTURES (A AUTO MODE) Number of Available Frames ４９ １Ｍ Standard number of shots per xD-Picture Card The number of available shots when the xD-Picture Card is formatted in the camera. ■ FinePix A203 Quality Mode 2M • F Image Data Size DPC-16 (16 MB) DPC-32 (32 MB) DPC-64 (64 MB) DPC-128 (128 MB) The number of available shots is displayed on the LCD monitor. Approx. 620 KB Image Data Size ! Because ● 28 0.3M 640 × 480 Approx. 320 KB Approx.
USING AF/AE LOCK 1 ４９ １Ｍ 2 ４９ １Ｍ 3 4 Beep 2 In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects in the AF frame. Hold the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE Lock) and chech that the AF frame on the LCD lmonitor shrinks. Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock).
FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION USING THE ZOOM Scene LCD monitor ON Use this frame when you want to position your main subject in the center of the frame or when you want to align your shot with the horizon. This feature provides a clear guide to the subject size and the overall balance of the shot so that you get exactly the shot you want. ４９ １Ｍ Framing Guideline displayed LCD monitor OFF Press “a” to zoom in and make your subject larger. Press “b” when you want to zoom out and shoot a wider area.
c FLASH ４９ １Ｍ Blank 2 Press the “c” button to select the flash setting. Use the flash mode that best suits your shot. h 5 flash modes: “AUTO” (no icon), “n”, “c”, “b” and “v”. h Effective flash range (A in AUTO mode): Wide-angle: Approx. 30 cm to 3.5 m (1.0 ft.-11.5 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 60 cm to 3 m (2.0 ft.-9.8 ft.) ! If ● 34 you use the flash in very dusty environments or when it is snowing, the flash may reflect off the dust particles or snowflakes and appear as white dots in your images.
c FLASH w PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) Fast Forwarding Images 2 b Suppressed Flash 36 v Slow Synchro Use this mode for photography using indoor lighting, for shots taken through glass, and for photography in venues such as theaters or at indoor sporting events where the distance is too great for the flash to be effective. When you use Suppressed Flash, the Automatic White Balance function (➡P.
w PLAYBACK MODE MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK 1 2 w PLAYBACK MODE 1 0 2 0 PLAYBACK ZOOM This function is useful for things such as checking the focus of shots you have taken. To switch to the zoom screen, press “a” during single-frame playback. Text displayed Single-frame Playback No text displayed Zoom Panning Zoom bar Multi-frame playback 2 In playback mode, the display shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the “DISP” button.
w PLAYBACK MODE 1 ERASING SINGLE FRAME 1 0 2 0 2 ＥＲＡＳＥ 3 4 ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＢＡＣＫ 2 ＥＲＡＳＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＢＡＣＫ 1 Set the Mode dial to “w”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen on the LCD monitor. ＥＲＡＳＥ ＯＫ？ Select “FRAME” in the “p” ERASE menu and press the “MENU/OK” button. See P.59 for more information on “ALL FRAMES” and “FORMAT”. Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases the frame (individual file) displayed.
Features Photograhy 3 Advanced E MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY During macro photography, the following camera settings are applied: i The lens is fixed at the wide-angle zoom setting and only the digital zoom can be used. i The LCD monitor is automatically switched ON and cannot be switched OFF. = SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 1 2 ４９ １Ｍ 1 0 ４９ １Ｍ Setting the Mode dial to “E” allows you to take close-up shots. hEffective Photography Range Approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in.-2.6 ft.). (Approx. 30 cm to 80 cm (1.
= SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 3 T MOVIE PHOTOGRAPHY T MOVIE (VIDEO) 1 4 2 ６０ｓ ＳＴＡＮＤＢＹ ７ The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5 seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds, after which the shot is taken. A counter on the LCD monitor counts down the time until the shot is taken. Set the Mode dial to “T”. hMovie format: Motion JPEG (➡P.
T MOVIE PHOTOGRAPHY T MOVIE (VIDEO) 4 3 5 ＲＥＣ ５９ｓ 6 ６０ｓ ＳＴＡＮＤＢＹ Shooting starts when you press the shutter button down fully. Zoom bar During movie shooting, the lens is fixed at the wideangle zoom setting and only the digital zoom can be used. Use “a” or “b” to zoom in and out. A zooming bar is displayed on the LCD monitor. The focal distances and maximum zoom ratios for the digital zoom are shown below.
SELECTING A AUTO OR S MANUAL BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATIONS 1 10 0 3 2 0 2 ４９ １Ｍ 1 2 10 0 3 2 0 ＯＰＴＩＯＮ Set the Mode dial to “Q”, “E”, “=” or “T”. 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu. 2Use “d” or “c” to select the menu item and “a” or “b” to change the setting. 3Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the selection. When you validate the settings, the respective icons appear at the top of the screen. (Example: When the EV (exposure compensation) is set in Manual mode.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS Still/Macro/Self Timer Mode Movie Mode When you press the “MENU/OK” button in the “Q”, “E” or “=” mode, one of the menu screens shown below appears, allowing you to specify the respective settings. Selecting the “ Q MANUAL” setting allows you to specify the “EV (exposure compensation)” and “WHITE BALANCE” settings. Q AUTO If you press the “MENU/OK” button in “T” mode, the menu screens shown below appear, allowing you to specify the respective settings.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU y SETTING THE QUALITY Use the “ y ” QUALITY setting to specify the number of recorded pixels. FinePix A203: Photography (Q, E, =) ■ FinePix A203: Photography (Q, E, =) Quality 2M • F (1600×1200) 2M • N (1600×1200) 1M (1280×960) 0.3M (640×480) ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU d EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) ✽ SELECTING A AUTO OR S MANUAL (➡P.49) ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50) PHOTOGRAPHY MENU a WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) ◆ Subjects for Which Exposure Adjustment is Particularly Effective ◆ ＥＶ Factory default ＋０ ＋０ − − ６ ３ ３ ３ This mode can be selected in the “ S ” photography mode. Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness (exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background.
4 Advanced Features Playback 1 w PLAYBACK MODE 1 0 PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO) 2 0 2 1 0 2 0 ■ Playing back movies Control Playback The movie automatically stops when playback ends. Pause/Resume Pauses the movie during playback. Press this button again to resume playback. Stop Stops playback. ✽ Press “d” or “c” while movie playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively.
PLAYBACK MENU 1 p ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING 1 0 2 0 2 ＥＲＡＳＥ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＢＡＣＫ 1Set the Mode dial to “w”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the menu screen. 58 FORMAT ＥＲＡＳＥ Erases all the images. Because formatting also erases protected files, check carefully before formatting a card and copy any files that you want to keep onto other media, such as your hard disk. ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＢＡＣＫ 1 0 Use “d” or “c” to select “p” ERASE.
PLAYBACK MENU p ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING FRAME ALL FRAMES ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ ＥＲＡＳＥ ＡＬＬ ＯＫ？ ＩＴ ＭＡＹ ＴＡＫＥ Ａ ＷＨＩＬＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＥＲＡＳＥ ＯＫ？ ＯＫ ＢＡＣＫ 1 0 ! Images with “ˆ” displayed cannot be ● erased. Unprotect the image before erasing it. ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＯＫ？ ＥＲＡＳＥ ＡＬＬ ＤＡＴＥ 2 0 1Press “d” or “c” to select the image to be erased. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the displayed image. To erase another image, repeat steps 1 and 2. When you have finished erasing images, press the “BACK” button.
PLAYBACK MENU k 1 1 0 PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL 2 0 2 ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴ 3 UNPROTECT ALL ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ Unprotects all the images. PROTECT ALL ＦＲＡＭＥ ＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴ Protects all the images. FRAME SET/RESET 1Set the Mode dial to “w”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the menu screen. 1 0 2 0 Protects or unprotects only the selected image. 4 Use “d” or “c” to select “k” PROTECT. 62 Protection is a setting that prevents images from being accidentally erased.
PLAYBACK MENU k PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL FRAME SET/RESET PROTECT ALL 1 2 ＦＲＡＭＥ ＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴ ＵＮＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＯＫ？ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＯＫ？ ＯＫ 1 0 ＢＡＣＫ ＯＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ ＯＫ？ ＩＴ ＭＡＹ ＴＡＫＥ Ａ ＷＨＩＬＥ ＯＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＵＮＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ ＵＮＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ ＯＫ？ ＩＴ ＭＡＹ ＴＡＫＥ Ａ ＷＨＩＬＥ ＯＫ ＢＡＣＫ 2 0 1 Press “d” or “c” to select the image to be protected. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect the displayed image. To protect another file, repeat steps 1 and 2. To finish protecting files, press the “BACK” button.
PLAYBACK MENU i HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as xD-Picture Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed. PLAYBACK MENU 1 i DPOF SET FRAME 1 0 2 0 © ø (➡P.60) ＤＰＯＦ ＯＫ This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix A203/ FinePix A303.
PLAYBACK MENU 3 i DPOF SET FRAME 4 ＤＰＯＦ 35 ＤＰＯＦ 1 0 2 0 6 ＤＰＯＦ ＯＫ ＹＥＳ ＮＯ ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＯＫ ＤＡＴＥ ＯＮ ＤＡＴＥ ＯＮ ＯＫ ＤＰＯＦ 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 ＹＥＳ ＮＯ ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＯＫ 1Use “b” to select “DDATE”. 2Use “d” and “c” to select “DATE ON” or “DATE OFF”. The selected setting is then valid for all frames with DPOF settings. 68 1Press “a” to select “OK”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button. 1 Use “d” or “c” to display the frame for which you want to specify DPOF settings.
PLAYBACK MENU 5 Settings i DPOF SET FRAME ◆ DPOF settings cannot be added to or changed. ◆ 7 1 g ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 10 0 3 2 0 2 ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＯＫ？ ＯＫ ＲＥＳＥＴ ＤＰＯＦ ＯＫ？ ＢＡＣＫ ＯＫ ＢＡＣＫ If you select a frame for which DPOF settings have already been specified, the “ ” message appears. Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the DPOF settings already specified. You must then specify the DPOF settings again. ¥ Pressing the “MENU/OK” button confirms the DPOF settings.
g USING SET–UP 1 10 0 3 2 0 2 ■ List of Settings ＰＯＳＴＶＩＥＷ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ ＵＳＢ ＭＯＤＥ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＯＫ A AUTO S MANUAL LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.71) SET–UP ＯＮ ＯＮ ＤＳＣ ＳＥＴ ＢＡＣＫ 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 2Press “d” or “c” to select “g” OPTION and then press “a” or “b” to select “SET–UP”. 3Press the “MENU/OK” button. 72 Settings 1 0 Display 2 0 1Press “a” or “b” to select a menu option and then press “d” or “c” to change the setting. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button.
SET–UP g POWER SAVE 6 Software Installation 6.1 The Software Components ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＰＯＳＴＶＩＥＷ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ ＵＳＢ ＭＯＤＥ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＯＫ USB Mass Storage Driver ＯＮ ＯＮ ＤＳＣ ＳＥＴ Allows a digital camera to be used as USB Mass Storage (removable disk drive, card reader). ＢＡＣＫ hPower saving “ON” (default setting) Power consumption is kept to a minimum to prevent battery depletion. You should select the “ON” setting when you are using alkaline batteries.
6.2 Installation on a Windows PC 6.2.1 Load the CD-ROM into your PC Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. 1. Switch on your PC and start up Windows. ✽ If you have already switched on your PC, restart your PC at this point. 4. The Setup screen appears. Click the [Installing FinePixViewer] button. ✽ For more information on what is installed, click the [Read Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button. Launching the Installer Manually 1.
2. A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation. Click the [OK] button. 6. Install QuickTime as directed by the onscreen instructions. 7. Install NetMeeting as directed by the onscreen instructions. ✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version 5.0.2 or later, this installation is not performed. ✽ If NetMeeting 3.01 or later is already installed on your PC, this installation is not performed. 8.
12. After you restart your PC, install DirectX as directed by the on-screen instructions and then restart your PC again. If the latest version of DirectX is already installed on your PC, this installation is not performed. 13. After you restart your PC, the “FinePixViewer installation completed” message appears. Click “Using FinePixViewer” to view the basic FinePixViewer functions. 15. Proceed with the installation as directed by the on-screen instructions. ■ To install Acrobat Reader later... 1.
6. Select the installation destination for FinePixViewer and ImageMixer VCD for FinePix. 7. Install QuickTime as directed by the onscreen instructions and then restart your Macintosh. 1 Click the [Open] button to open the installation destination folder. ✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version 5.0.2 or later, this installation is not performed. 8. After you restart your Macintosh, the “FinePixViewer installation completed” message appears.
6.4 Installation on a Mac OS X 4. Click the “ ” icon. 6.4.1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart 9. Select the Mac OS X startup disk as the installation destination and click the [Continue] button. Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X. NOTE AVI movies cannot be played back on version 10.0.4. 1. Switch your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. 2. Load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CDROM drive. The “FinePix” window opens.
7 Camera Connection The “Camera Connection” section explains how to connect the camera to your computer using the special USB cable and describes the functions you can use once the camera and computer are connected. If the power cuts out during data transmission, the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always use the AC power adapter when connecting the camera to a computer.
7.2 Use at DSC mode ✽ It is recommended that you connect the AC Power Adapter AC-3V (sold separately) (➡P.87). Constant power supply will prevent successful data transfer from trouble caused by power supply. ■ Camera Operation ■ PC Operation Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional ✽ The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, switch CD-ROMs as directed by the on-screen instructions. (USB) socket i FinePixViewer automatically starts up.
Windows XP 1. The “Found New Hardware” help message appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen. This message will close when the settings are completed. No action is required. ✽ This step is not required for subsequent connections. ■ When FinePixViewer is not included in the list of actions to perform 7.3 Use at PC-CAM mode Select “Take no action” and then select the “Always do the selected action” checkbox. (This checkbox may not be shown in some cases.
■ Camera Operation ■ PC Operation 1. FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the PictureHello window opens (Windows only). 2. Check PC operation. The installation procedure differs depending on the operating system running on your PC. ✽ This step is not required for subsequent connections. Windows 2000 Professional If the “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button. Windows 98/98 SE/Me The “New Hardware Found” wizard appears.
7.4 Disconnecting the Camera 1 2 Perform the steps shown below before you switch the camera off. This procedure differs depending on the operating system software (or PC) you are using. Windows 98/98 SE No PC operation is needed. Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP 1. Right-click the removable disk icon in the “My Computer” window and select Eject. This step is only required in Windows Me. 1. Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.) that are using the camera. 2.
4. Check that the files are downloaded from the camera to your computer and that a folder with the photography date is created. Open the folder as shown below. 8 Using FinePixViewer 8.1 Saving Images on Your Computer and viewing images This section gives a brief overview of how to use FinePixViewer. Refer to these instructions while you are using FinePixViewer. TIP To open a folder, click on the plus “ + ” symbol (Windows) or arrow “ ” (Macintosh) to the left of the folder. Mac OS 8.6-9.2 1.
8.3 Using the FinePix Internet Service NOTE Mac OS X users should refer to P.100. Using FinePixViewer also allows you to access the FinePix Internet Service via the Internet. ✽ A working Internet connection is required not only for FinePix Internet Service, but also online FAQ (FinePixViewer frequently asked and responses) and latest updates.
5. Enter the required information in the user registration page. Once you complete the registration, a confirmation E-mail is sent. Wait a few moments until the message is sent. ■ For Mac OS X 1 2 3 4 To use the FinePix Internet services, users must first register. ✽ Follow the steps below to register. Users can be registered for free. 3. Select “User’s registration” and click the [OK] button. ✽ If you are not already connected to the Internet, connect now. (A dial-up dialog box may be displayed.
8.4 Mastering FinePixViewer 8.5 Uninstalling the Software For more information on FinePixViewer functions not fully explained in this manual, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. ■ To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”... Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly. Bookmarks Windows 1. Switch on your PC. You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader. See P.
Macintosh NOTE Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly. Mac OS 8.6-9.2 ■ Uninstalling Mass Storage Driver and PC Camera Driver 1. Check that the camera is not connected to your Macintosh. FinePixViewer folder to the Trash. Then click “Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu.
Accessories Guide e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix A203/FinePix A303 even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html h xD-Picture Card These are separately available xD-Picture Card cards.
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly eBe sure to read this information in conjunction with “Safety Notes” (➡P.125), to ensure that 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 subject to strong vibration. h Places affected by smoke or steam.
Notes on the Power Supply put the batteries in your pocket or a similar place to warm them before loading them into the camera. If you use a body warmer to warm the batteries, ensure that they are not in direct contact with the warmer. h Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals can markedly reduce the number of available shots. Carefully wipe the battery terminals clean with a soft dry cloth before loading the batteries.
Notes on the xD-Picture Card ■ Image Memory Card h This Image Memory Card is a new image recording media (xD-Picture Card) developed for digital cameras. The Image Memory Card consists of a semiconductor memory (NAND-type flash memory) to record digital image data. The recording process is electrically performed and enables erasure of existing image data as well as rerecording of new image data.
Warning Displays Warning Displayed (Lit red) (Blinking red) e The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Explanation Remedy The batteries in the camera are Replace the batteries or have new batteries fully depleted or very low on ready. charge. No xD-Picture Card is loaded. Load a xD-Picture Card. i The xD-Picture Card is not i Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card formatted. with a soft dry cloth.
Troubleshooting Warning Displays Warning Displayed Explanation A protected encountered. frame Remedy was Protected files cannot be erased. Unprotect the image. Outside the AE (Auto-exposure) The shot can be taken, but the exposure will continuous range. not be correct. The AF (Autofocus) cannot work i If the image is too dark, take the picture at a effectively. distance of around 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the subject. i Use AF lock to take the picture.
Troubleshooting Problem eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more Cause Remedy Can’t use the flash to i The flash is set to Suppressed Flash i Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction take pictures. mode. or Forced Flash mode. i You pressed the shutter button while the i Wait until charging is completed before flash was charging. pressing the shutter button. i The battery is exhausted. i Replace with new batteries. The playback image is i The subject is too far away.
Specifications (FinePix A203) h Aperture F2.8-F4.8/F7.0-F11.6 (automatically selected) h Focus distance f=5.7-17.1 mm (equivalent to 38-114 mm on a 35mm camera) h Exposure control 64 zones TTL metering, Program AE (exposure compensation available in Manual mode) h Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100 h White balance Auto (7 positions selectable in Manual mode) h Focal range Normal: Approx. 60 cm/ 2.0 ft. to infinity Macro: Approx. 10 cm-80 cm/3.9 in.-2.6 ft. h Shutter speeds Variable-speed, 1/ 2 sec.
Specifications (FinePix A303) h Aperture F2.8-F4.8/F7.0-F11.6 (automatically selected) h Focus distance f=5.7-17.1 mm (equivalent to 38-114 mm on a 35 mm camera) h Exposure control 64 zones TTL metering, Program AE (exposure compensation available in Manual mode) h Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100 h White balance Auto (7 positions selectable in Manual mode) h Focal range Normal: Approx. 60 cm/ 2.0 ft. to infinity Macro: Approx. 10 cm-80 cm/3.9 in.-2.6 ft. h Shutter speeds Variable-speed, 1/ 2 sec.
124 Explanation of Terms Safety Notes DPOF: Digital Print Order Format DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card, etc.) that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are printed and how many prints are made of each image. EV: A number that denotes exposure. The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject and sensitivity (speed) of the film or CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects.
Safety Notes WARNING Never attempt to modify or disassemble the camera. (Never open the casing.) Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged. This can cause a fire or electric shock. ● Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Never attempt to take pictures while in motion. Do not use the camera while you are walking or operating a moving car or other vehicle. This can result in you falling down or being involved in a traffic accident.
EC Declaration of Conformity Safety Notes CAUTION Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or quilt. This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire. Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC power adapter when you are cleaning the camera or if you intend to leave the camera unused for a long period. Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock. Using a flash too close to a person’s eyes may temporarily affect the eyesight.
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