FujiFilm A200 manuale d’uso

BL00224-200 ( 1 ) 2.0 7 8 Getting Ready Camera Connection Using FinePixViewer Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playbac k Software Installation Settings[...]

2 W arning 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. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance ( servicing ) instruction[...]

3 CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ins[...]

4 4 Advanced Features Playback PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO) ................................ 48 ■ Playing back movies .............................................. 49 w MODE SELECTING A AUTO OR S MANUAL .................... 33 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ........................... 34 PHOTOGRAPHY AND MOVIE MENU OPTIONS .......... 35 y SETTING THE [...]

5 g ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ........... 63 g USING SET–UP ........................................................ 64 ■ List of settings ....................................................... 65 ■ SET–UP Menu Options ......................................... 65 g POWER SAVE .........................................................[...]

6 Preface ■ Test Shots Prior to Photography 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 costs of photography or the loss[...]

7 Camera Features and Accessories h 2.0 million effective pixels h High-resolution Fujinon lens. h Maximum recording pixels of 1600 × 1200 pixels (1.92 million pixels) h Compact and lightweight body h Wide range of photography applications (includes Macro function) h Automatic scene recognition, auto white balance and AE functions built in h Autom[...]

8 Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Viewfinder windo w Shutter button Macro selector s witch (P .27) Lens/Lens cov er Movie mode (P .44) Still photograph y mode (P .21) Pla yback mode (P .28) Self-timer lamp (P .41) Flash control sensor Flash (P .37) (Special USB) so cket (P .80, 83) DC[...]

9 button MENU/OK button (P .19) DISP button (P .19, 25, 29) BA CK button (P .19) Strap mount xD-Picture Card slot (P .13) Viewfinder lamp (P .23) Viewfinder (P .22) LCD monitor (P .22) Tr ipod mount Batter y cov er (P .12) Batter y compar tment Attaching the strap 1 2[...]

10 Nomenclature (Sample display) Macro Number of remaining shots Camera shak e warning Batter y low w arning Batter y low w arning Quality mode EV White balance Flash Photograph y mode Zoom bar Date Protection DPOF Date Pla yback mode Pla yback fr ame number 1  １／ １／２００２  １／ １／２００２  １／ １／２００[...]

11 1 Compatible batteries Use two AA-size alkaline batteries or two AA- size nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. ◆ Notes on Handling Batteries ◆ h It is recommended that you use the same brand of alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera. h Never use a battery when the outer casing is split or peeling as this could result in a sh[...]

12 LOADING THE BA TTERIES AND xD-Picture Card ● ! Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. ● ! You should carry a spare set of batteries (sold separately) when taking pictures. Slide the battery cover out and lift it open. Insert the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. 1 2 Do not open the battery cover while the ca[...]

0 1 0 2 13 1 3 ◆ Replacing an xD-Picture Card ◆ When you push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger, the lock is released and the xD-Picture Card is pushed out. You can then pull the xD-Picture Card the rest of the way out. 1 Push the xD-Picture Card firmly into the xD-Picture Card slot as far as it will go. 2 Clo[...]

14 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ  ＮＯＴ ＳＥＴ  ＮＯＴ ＳＥＴ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＮＯ ＮＯ ● ! To set the date and time later, press the “BACK” button. ● ! If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation s[...]

15 1 SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME ２００２  １  １ ２００２  １  １ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＹＹＹＹ ＭＭ ＤＤ ＹＹＹＹ ＭＭ ＤＤ １２：００ １２：００ ＡＭ ＡＭ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ２００２． ６．１８ ２００２． ６[...]

16 SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME Changing the date and time To change the date and time: 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 2 Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ g ” OPTION and then use “ a ” or “ b ” to select “SET–UP”. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 4 Select “DATE/TIME” and press “ c ”. See P.15 for information on sett[...]

17 1 ◆ Power Save Function ◆ If the camera is not used for 2 minutes, this function automatically switches it off. When this function is enabled, the LCD monitor switches off to conserve battery power if the camera is not used in any way for 30 seconds (See P.66 for details). ◆ Checking the remaining battery charge ◆ Switch the camera on an[...]

18 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 2 Use “ fg ” to select “SET–UP” from the “ g ” OPTION menu. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 1 The “SET– UP” screen appears. Use “ a ” or “ b ” to select “LANGUAGE”. 2 Use “ c ” to select “ENGLISH”, “FRANCAIS” or “DE[...]

19 2 2 Basic Photography BASIC OPERA TION GUIDE Change frame in playbac k. Digital zoom, Pla yback zoom. ● Main actions performed b y a , b , d and c ● DISP button Y ou can use this button to select the LCD monitor displa y . When shooting: Switches the LCD monitor on and off or displays the framing guides. During playback: Switches text displa[...]

20 BASIC OPERA TION GUIDE ● Using the Menus 1 Display the men u. Press the “MENU/OK” button. 2 Select a menu option. Press the “ d ” or “ c ”. Press this button to stop a procedure midwa y through. Help messages are display ed at the bottom of the screen to show you the ne xt step to take. Press the button indicated. Press the “DISP[...]

21 2 Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Position the thumb of your right hand so that it is handy for using the zoom. Set the Mode switch to “ Q ”. When you are taking shots using the viewfinder, you can make the battery last longer by pressing the “DISP” button to switch the LCD monitor off. (Note tha[...]

22 3 Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to locate your subject in the frame. ● ! To frame your shot precisely, you should take the picture using the LCD monitor. ● ! In some conditions it may be difficult to see your subject clearly on the LCD monitor. (Such as in sunny weather outdoors or when you are shooting dimly lit scenes.) In such situati[...]

23 2 When you press the shutter button, the camera emits a short beep and takes the picture. The data is then recorded. ● ! When you press the shutter button, there is a very short delay before the picture is actually taken. ● ! The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging. If the LCD monitor is switched on, the screen may go [...]

24 T AKING PICTURES ( A AUTO MODE ) Q MODE ✽ Number of available shots displayed on the camera for a new xD-Picture Card formatted in the camera. ４９ ４９ １Ｍ １Ｍ １Ｍ Number of Available Frames ■ Standard number of shots per xD-Picture Card Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject, the number of availabl[...]

25 2 LCD monitor OFF LCD monitor ON Framing guideline displayed FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION Q MODE You can select the framing guide function in “ Q ” Still photography mode. The mode shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the “DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button to display the framing guideline. ● ! The framing guideli[...]

26 DIGIT AL ZOOM Q MODE You can use the digital zoom function for only “1M” “0.3M” quality settings. Note that the digital zoom only functions when you use the LCD monitor to take shots. To zoom in on your subject, press “ a ” ( } TELE). To zoom out, press “ b ” ( { WIDE). ● ! You cannot use the digital zoom for “2M • F” or [...]

27 2 E MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY Q MODE Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close- up shots. If the flash is set to “AUTO” or “ n ” Red-eye Reduction mode, it is automatically set to “ b ” Suppressed Flash mode. ● Effective Photography Range: Approx. 8 cm to 13 cm (3.1 in. to 5.1 in.). ● ! Using the camera width (about 10 c[...]

28 During playback, you can skip backwards or forwards through the images (the frame number increases or decreases) by holding down “ d ” or “ c ” for approximately 1 second. The displayed image does not change, but a progress bar indicates the approximate playback location on the xD-Picture Card. 1 Set the Mode switch to “ w ”. 2 You c[...]

29 2 MUL TI-FRAME PLA YBACK w MODE ● ! You cannot use multi-frame playback while a menu is displayed. ● ! Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback. In playback mode, the display shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the “DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button until the multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) [...]

30 PLA YBACK ZOOM w MODE Pressing “ a ” or “ b ” during single-frame playback zooms in (enlarges) or out on a still image. When you use this function, a zoom bar is displayed. h Zoom scales: 2M 1600 × 1200 pixel images: Max 10 × 1M 1280 × 960 pixel images: Max 8 × 0.3M 640 × 480 pixel images: Max 4 × After you have zoomed in on your i[...]

31 2 ERASING SINGLE FRAME w MODE 1 Set the Mode switch to “ w ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the Menu screen on the LCD monitor. Select “FRAME” in the “ p ” ERASE menu and press the “MENU/OK” button. See P.50 for more information on “ALL FRAMES” and “FORMAT”. ● ! To revert to image playback without erasing [...]

32 ERASING SINGLE FRAME w MODE 4 3 ＥＲＡＳＥ ＯＫ？ ＥＲＡＳＥ ＯＫ？ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ １００−００４９ １００−００４９ ＹＥＳ ＹＥＳ Ｎ０ Ｎ０ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＯＫ Press “ d ” or “ c ” to view the frame (individual file) you want to erase. ● ![...]

ＯＰＴＩＯＮ ＯＰＴＩＯＮ ＡＵＴＯ ＡＵＴＯ ＡＵＴＯ ＡＵＴＯ ＡＵＴＯ ＡＵＴＯ ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ ＭＡＮＵＡＬ ＭＡＮＵＡＬ ＭＡＮＵＡＬ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ 33 3 3 Advanced Features Photography 2 0 3 0 1 0 2 1 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display[...]

34 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERA TION ● ! The settings available in the menu screen differ depending on the still photography mode. When you validate the settings, the respective icons appear at the top of the screen. ４９ ４９  ６／１９／２００２  ６／１９／２００２ 2 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu. 2 Use[...]

35 3 PHOTOGRAPHY AND MOVIE MENU OPTIONS Mode A AUTO y QUALITY c FLASH = SELF-TIMER g OPTION 1M AUTO OFF – P. 36 P. 37 P. 40 P. 65 S MANUAL T MOVIE ＱＵＡＬＩＴＹ ＱＵＡＬＩＴＹ   ２５   ２５   ３９   ３９  １２２  １２２   ４９   ４９       １Ｍ １Ｍ １Ｍ １Ｍ ２Ｍ・?[...]

36 y SETTING THE QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ✽ Displaying the menus ( ➡ P.34) ＱＵＡＬＩＴＹ ＱＵＡＬＩＴＹ   ２５   ２５   ３９   ３９  １２２  １２２   ４９   ４９       １Ｍ １Ｍ １Ｍ １Ｍ ２Ｍ・Ｆ ２Ｍ・Ｆ ２Ｍ・Ｎ ２Ｍ・Ｎ ０３Ｍ ０３Ｍ ● ! The[...]

37 3 c FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Use the flash mode that best suits your shot. h 5 modes: “AUTO”, “ n ”, “ c ”, “ b ” and “ v ” h Effective flash range (in “ A AUTO” mode): Approx. 0.8 m to 3 m (2.6 ft. to 9.8 ft.) ● ! If you use the flash in very dusty conditions or when it is snowing, white dots may appear in the image due [...]

38 c FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY MENU n Red-Eye Reduction Use this mode to ensure that the subject’s eyes appear natural when photographing people in low-light conditions. The flash fires automatically as required by the photography conditions. The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture. c F[...]

39 3 This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter speed. This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop. v Slow Synchro ● ! The image may be overexposed when you shoot bright scenes. ● ! Because a slow shutter speed is used, a tripod should be used to prevent camera shake. b[...]

40 = SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds before the shutter is released. Use this mode for shots such as photographs of yourself. Locate the subject in the LCD monitor or viewfinder and frame the shot. Then press the shutter button to start the self-timer. ● ! Do not stand in front of the came[...]

41 3 The self-timer lamp lights steadily for approximately 5 seconds, blinks for another approximately 5 seconds and then takes the shot. The LCD monitor counts down the time until the shot is taken. Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after each shot. ● ! To stop the self-timer once it has started running, press the “ BACK ” button. 3[...]

42 Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness (exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. h Correction range: 13 steps (–2.1 EV to +1.5 EV in 0.3 EV increments) See P.111 for information on EV. ０   ３ ０ ３ ０   ３ ０ ３ ０   ６ ０ ６ ＋ ＥＶ ＥＶ − − ０ ●[...]

43 3 AUTO: Automatic adjustment (Shooting to show the ambience of the light source) 6 : Shooting outdoors in fine weather 7 : Shooting in shade 9 : Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent lamps 0 : Shooting under “Warm White” fluorescent lamps - : Shooting under “Cool White” fluorescent lamps 8 : Shooting in incandescent light ✽ The whi[...]

Approx. 40.6 min. Approx. 12.9 min. DPC-128 (128MB) Approx. 20.2 min. Approx. 6.4 min. DPC-64 (64MB) Approx. 10.1 min. Approx. 3.1 min. DPC-32 (32MB) Approx. 5.0 min. DPC-16 (16MB) $ # Quality mode xD-Picture Card Capacity Approx. 1.5 min. 44 T MOVIE ( VIDEO ) T MODE 1 2 ２０ｓ ２０ｓ ＳＴＡＮＤＢＹ ＳＴＡＮＤＢＹ ● ! Select M[...]

45 3 You can use “ a ” and “ b ” to zoom in and out. A “zoom bar” is displayed on the LCD monitor. h Digital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera equivalent) Approx. 36 mm to 90 mm Max. zoom scale: 2.5 × ● ! When you press the shutter button, there is a very brief delay before the camera starts shooting. ● ! You do not need to hold do[...]

46 ＲＥＣ ＲＥＣ １９ｓ １９ｓ ● ! Once the remaining time runs out, movie recording automatically stops and the movie is stored on the xD-Picture Card. During shooting, “ h REC” appears on the LCD monitor with a counter showing the remaining time displayed in the top-right corner. ● ! The time required to record a 20 second mov[...]

47 3 Quality settings for movies 1 Use “ a ” and “ b ” to change the quality setting. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the selection. 1 Set the Mode switch to “ T ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 3 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ y ” quality. You can select 2 levels of quality. For [...]

48 2 1 Press “ b ” to play the movie. 2 The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a playback progress bar. ● ! If the subject of the movie is very bright, white streaks may appear on the image during playback. This is normal and is not a fault. ● ! Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame playback. Use the “DISP” button to rever[...]

49 4 ◆ Playing back movie files ◆ The movie automatically stops when playback ends. Playback Control Description Pauses the movie during playback. Press this button again to resume playback. Pause/Resume Stops playback. ✽ Press “ d ” or “ c ” while movie playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file r[...]

50 p ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMA TTING PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode switch to “ w ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the menu screen. Use “ g ” to select “ p ” ERASE. 1 0 1 0 2 ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＡＬ[...]

51 4 1 Use “ a ” or “ b ” to select “FRAME”, “ALL FRAMES” or “FORMAT”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the selection. ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ [...]

52 FRAME ALL FRAMES 1 Use “ d ” and “ c ” to select the file to be erased. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the currently displayed file. To erase another image, repeat steps 1 and 2 . When you have finished erasing images, press the “BACK” button. Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the unprotected files. ● ! The fi[...]

53 4 FORMAT ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ １００−０００９ １００−０００９ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＯＫ？ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＯＫ？  ＥＲＡＳＥ  ＥＲＡＳＥ ＡＬＬ ＤＡＴＡ ＡＬＬ ＤＡＴＡ ＹＥＳ ＹＥＳ ＮＯ ＮＯ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ Pressing the[...]

54 Protection is a setting that prevents images from being accidentally erased. However, “FORMAT” erases all images, regardless of protection setting ( ➡ P.53). 1 Set the Mode switch to “ w ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the menu screen. Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ k ” PROTECT. 1 0 1 0 2 ＦＲＡＭＥ Ｓ?[...]

55 4 1 Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “UNPROTECT ALL”, “PROTECT ALL” or “FRAME SET/RESET”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the selection. ＦＲＡＭＥ ＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ ＵＮＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ?[...]

56 FRAME SET/RESET ＦＲＡＭＥ ＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＯＫ？ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＯＫ？ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ Ｏ Ｋ ＯＫ Ｏ Ｋ ＯＫ １００−０００９ １００−０００９ 0 1 0 2 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” [...]

57 4 PROTECT ALL Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect all the files. ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ     ＯＫ？     ＯＫ？   ＩＴ ＭＡＹ   ＩＴ ＭＡＹ ＴＡＫＥ Ａ ＷＨＩＬＥ ＴＡＫＥ Ａ ＷＨＩＬＥ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ ＰＲ[...]

58 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. This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with[...]

59 4 1 0 1 0 2 ＤＡＴＥ ＯＦＦ ＤＡＴＥ ＯＦＦ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ 2 1 Set the Mode switch to “ w ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. Use “ g ” to select “ i ” DPOF. i DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU Continued on next page...[...]

60 1 Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ D DATE”. 2 Use “ d ” and “ c ” to select “DATE ON” or “DATE OFF”. The selected setting is then valid for all frames with DPOF settings. ＤＡＴＥ ＯＮ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ 3 0 1 0 2 ＤＡＴＥ ＯＮ ＤＡＴＥ ＯＮ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＤＰＯＦ Ｄ?[...]

61 4 3 5 ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ Ｏ Ｋ ＯＫ １００−０００９ １００−０００９ ＴＯＴＡＬ／０００ ＴＯＴＡＬ／０００ ＮＯ ＮＯ ＮＯ ＮＯ ＹＥＳ ＹＥＳ ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＦＩＮＩＳＨ 0 1 0 2 ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ Ｏ Ｋ ＯＫ １０?[...]

62 Pressing the “MENU/OK” button confirms the DPOF settings. Pressing the “BACK” button returns you to the settings screen . 5 ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ Ｏ Ｋ ＯＫ １００−００１４ １００−００１４ ＴＯＴＡＬ／００５ ＴＯＴＡＬ／００５ ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＯＫ？ ＦＩＮ?[...]

63 5 5 Settings g ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS You can set the monitor brightness in “ Q ”, “ w ” and “ T ” mode. 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ g ” Settings and then press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “LCD BRIGHTNESS”. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” but[...]

64 1 Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select a menu option and then press “ d ” or “ c ” to change the setting. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button. You can set the SET–UP in “ Q ”, “ w ” and “ T ” mode. 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ g ” OPTION and then [...]

65 5 ■ SET–UP Menu Options Settings Display Explanation POSTVIEW USB MODE POWER SAVE DATE/TIME ON/OFF DSC/PC CAM ON/OFF SET This option specifies whether or not an image checking screen (photography results) is displayed after you take a shot. The photography results are displayed for about 2 seconds and then automatically recorded. See P.67 fo[...]

66 ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＵＳＢ ＭＯＤＥ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ ＯＮ ＯＮ ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰＬＡＹ ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰＬＡＹ ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＤＳＣ ＤＳＣ ＤＳＣ ＤＳＣ ＤＳＣ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＢＡＣＫ [...]

67 6 Software needed f or playing back movies, etc. Launches the FinePixViewer software when a camera is connected. Software used to read PDF-f or mat documents on a personal computer . This software is needed to read the User’ s Guides for FinePixViewer . Creates a FinePix CD Album. Used for videoconf erencing (Windows only). Allows you to displ[...]

68 6.2 Installation on a Windows PC 6.2.1 Load the CD-ROM into your PC 1. Switch on your PC and start up Windows. ✽ If you have already switched on your PC, restart your PC at this point. Users of Windows 2000 or Windows XP should log in using a system administrator account (e.g. “Administrator”). 2. Quit all other active applications until n[...]

69 6 Launching the Installer Manually 1. Double-click the “My Computer” icon. ✽ Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the “Start” menu. 2. Right-click “FINEPIX” (CD-ROM drive) in the “My Computer” window and select “Open”. 3. Double-click “SETUP” or “SETUP.exe” in the CD-ROM window. ✽ The way file names [...]

3 Check the installation destination folder and then click the [Next >] button. 4 “Confirmation” screen shown may appear. To continue with the settings, click the [Yes] button. 70 2. A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation. Click the [OK] button. 3. The software version is checked. If the wind[...]

71 6 6. Install QuickTime as directed by the on- screen instructions. ✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version 5.0.2 or later, this installation is not performed. Click [Agree] button in the “Software License Agreement” window. If the “Connection speed” window appears, set the correct speed for your environment of connection and [...]

15 .P roceed with the installation as directed by the on-screen instructions. ■ To install Acrobat Reader later... 1. Open the “My Computer” window, right-click the CD-ROM icon and select “Open” to view the contents of the CD-ROM. 2. Double-click “ACROREAD” → “ENGLISH” folder. 3. Double-click “ar505enu.exe”. 4. Proceed with [...]

2. Double-click “Installer for MacOS8.6-9.x” to launch the Installer. 3. The Installer 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. 4. A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the[...]

74 6. Select the installation destination for FinePixViewer and ImageMixer VCD for FinePix. 1 Click the [Open] button to open the installation destination folder. 2 Click the [Save] button. 7. Install QuickTime as directed by the on- screen instructions and then restart your Macintosh. ✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version 5.0.2 or la[...]

75 6 8. After you restart your Macintosh, the “FinePixViewer installation completed” message appears. Click “Using FinePixViewer” to view the basic FinePixViewer functions. 9. To install Acrobat Reader, click “Install Acrobat Reader”. ✽ ✽ You should install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s [...]

76 6.4 Installation on a Mac OS X 6.4.1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X. 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 CD- ROM drive. The “FinePix” window open[...]

77 6 9. Select the Mac OS X startup disk as the installation destination and click the [Continue] button. 10 . Click the [Install (upgrade)] button. 11 . When you have completed the installation, click the [Restart] button.[...]

78 ■ DSC (Mass storage device) Mode This mode provides a simple way to read images from an xD-Picture Card and store images on to an xD-Picture Card ( ➡ P.80). The first time you connect the camera to your computer by referring Section 6 You must install all the software before connecting the camera to your computer. ■ PC CAM (PC Camera) Mode[...]

AC power adapter DC IN 3V socket 79 7 7.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-3V ( ➡ P.98). Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when you are downloading photographed images to your computer. Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back[...]

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81 7 ■ Camera Operation i When the camera and computer are exchanging data, the self timer lamp flashes and the viewfinder lamp flashes alternately green and orange. i “DSC” appears on the screen. i Power Save is disabled when the camera is connected to a USB port. ✽ Before replacing the xD-Picture Card, always disconnect the camera from th[...]

82 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. 2. Specify the settings in the “AutoPlay” dialog box. ■ When FinePixViewer is included in the list of actio[...]

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84 ■ Camera Operation i When the camera and computer are exchanging data, the self timer lamp flashes and the viewfinder lamp flashes alternately green and orange. i “PC CAM” appears on the screen. i Power Save is disabled when the camera is connected to a USB port. ✽ Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the[...]

If the “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button. The USB PC Camera Driver is installed automatically. When the following screen appears, click the [Continue] button. 3. FinePixViewer starts up automatically and the live image is displayed. If the live image does not appear, refer to “Troubleshooting” in FineP[...]

86 1 1. Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.) that are using the camera. 2. Check that the viewfinder lamp is lit green or that the self timer lamp is off (no data is being exchanged with the computer). Perform the steps shown below before you switch the camera off. This procedure differs depending on the operating system software (or PC) you [...]

(Special USB) socket AC power adapter Camera 87 7 1. Switch the camera off. 2. Unplug the special USB cable from the camera. ✽ When you drag the icon to the Trash, “ ≠ ” appears on the camera’s LCD monitor. 3 3. The menu option shown below appears. Click on this option. ✽ Screen for Windows Me 4. The “Eject hardware” dialog box appe[...]

88 3. Click the [Automatic Taking] button. Mac OS X Mac OS 8.6-9.2 8 Using FinePixViewer 8.1 Saving Images on Y our Computer This section gives a brief overview of how to use FinePixViewer. Refer to these instructions while you are using FinePixViewer. 1. Connect the camera to your computer in DSC mode ( ➡ P.80). 2. When you open the folders show[...]

89 8 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. To open a folder, click on the plus “ ” symbol (Windows) or arrow “ ” (Macintosh) to the left of the folder. OR Indicates the folder in which FinePixViewer is installed. Mac OS [...]

90 8.4 User Registration 8.3 Using the FinePix Internet Service Mac OS X users should refer to P.92. 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 [...]

91 8 To use the FinePix Internet services, users must first register. ✽ Follow the steps below to register. Users can be registered for free. 1. Launch FinePixViewer. 2. Click the [Register Now] button. 3. The “User’s Registration for Internet Services” dialog box opens. As shown at right, select [Register Here], then select the country or [...]

92 5. Enter the required information in the user registration page. 1 Enter the name of your choice (nickname, etc.). 2 Enter a password of your choice using letters and/or numbers. Then enter the password again for confirmation. 3 Enter your name. 4 Enter your E-mail address. 5 Enter the remaining required information. ✽ After you register, a co[...]

93 8 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.) ✽ Only select menu acquisition if you have already completed the user registration process and you have re-installed “FinePixViewer”, etc. 4. The User’s Registratio[...]

94 8.5 Mastering FinePixViewer 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”... You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader. See P.75 for information on installing Acrobat Reader. ■ What is [...]

95 8 8.6 Uninstalling the Software Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly. 1. Switch on your PC. 2. Disconnect the camera ( ➡ P.86, 87). 3. Quit all currently running applications. 4. Close all files. 5. Open the “My Computer” window, open the “Control P[...]

96 Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly. ■ Uninstalling Mass Storage Driver and PC Camera Driver 1. Check that the camera is not connected to your Macintosh. 2. Drag all the files that begin with “USB04CB...” to the Trash. 3. Restart your Macintosh. 4. S[...]

97 System Expansion Options FinePix A200 Digital Camera ( USB ) ( PC card slot ) Personal Computer (commercially available) Digital Photo Printer CX-400 ( USB ) ( USB ) PC Card Adapter xD-Picture Card Image Memory Card Reader TV monitor ( commercially available) e By using the FinePix A200 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system[...]

98 h xD-Picture Card These are separately available xD-Picture Card cards. Use the following xD-Picture Card: DPC-16 (16MB)/DPC-32 (32MB)/DPC-64 (64MB)/DPC-128 (128MB) ● AC Power Adapter AC-3V Use the AC power adapter when you want to take pictures or play back images for long periods or when the camera is connected to a computer. ✽ The shape o[...]

99 h DPC-R1 Image Memory Card Reader The DPC-R1 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your PC and an image memory card (xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia). The DPC-R1 uses the USB interface for high-speed file transfer. i Compatible with Windows 98/98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP or iMac, Mac [...]

100 Notes on Using Y our 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 vibrat[...]

101 h AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) can be used with this camera. Do not use AA-size manganese, lithium or nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries in your FinePix camera because the heat generated by the batteries could damage the camera or cause malfunctions. h The operating lives of alkaline batteries vary between brands and the life of[...]

102 If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the battery compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries. I f 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 [...]

103 Use only the AC-3V AC Power Adapter (sold separately) with your FinePix A200 Digital Camera. The use of other AC power adapters may result in damage to your camera. h This AC power adapter is designed exclusively for indoor use. h Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. h Turn off the po[...]

104 ■ 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 re- r[...]

105 when images are being played back. These actions could result in damage to the xD-Picture Card. h The use of xD-Picture Cards is recommended with the FinePix A200. The camera quality cannot be guaranteed when cards other than those manufactured by FUJIFILM are used. h The xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after ex[...]

106 (Lit red) (Blinking red) i An attempt was made to playback a frame not recorded on this camera. i The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled. i You attempted to play a movie with a recording time longer than 20 seconds. i Images cannot be played back. i Wipe the contact surface on the xD-Picture Card thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. In some c[...]

107 A protected frame was encountered. Protected files cannot be erased. Unprotect the frame using the camera on which the protection was first applied. i The data could not be recorded due to an xD-Picture Card error or a connection error between the xD- Picture Card and camera. i The photographed image cannot be recorded as it is too large to fit[...]

108 T roubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions No power. i The battery is exhausted. i The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet. i Replace the batteries. i Plug the adapter back in. Power cuts out during operation. i The battery is exhausted. i Repl[...]

109 Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Can’t use the flash to take pictures. i The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode. i You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging. i The battery is exhausted. i Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode. i Wait until charging is completed before pressing the shutter [...]

110 Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Nothing happens when I use the Mode switch. i Camera malfunction. i The battery exhausted. i Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power adapter. Then reload the batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again. i Purchase new batteries. When the camera is connected to a personal co[...]

111 Explanation of T erms 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 bri[...]

112 Specifications System h Model: Digital Camera FinePix A200 h Number of effective pixels: 2.0 million pixels h CCD sensor 1/ 2.7-inch square pixel CCD with RGB Filter Number of total pixels: 2.11 million pixels h Number of recorded Pixels 1600 × 1200 pixels / 1280 × 960 pixels / 640 × 480 pixels h File format Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2)[...]

113 Input / Output Terminals Power Supply and Others h DC IN 3V (Power input) socket Socket for specified AC power adapter (sold separately) h (Special USB) socket USB (1) for image data output with a personal computer ✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors [...]

114 When a fault arises, switch the camera off and then remove the batteries and disconnect the AC power adapter. Continued use of the camera when it is emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual odor, or is in any other abnormal state can cause a fire or electric shock. h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter th[...]

115 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 o[...]

116 Keep out of the reach of small children. This product could cause injury in the hands of a child. Do not use this camera in locations severely affected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures. Do not leave the camera in locations su[...]

CAUTION 117 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[...]

118 EC Declaration of Conformity We Name : Fuji Photo Film ( Europe ) G.m.b.H. Address : Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A200 Manufacture’s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture’s Address : 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japa[...]

IMPORTANT Be sure to read this page before using theSoftware. NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU DO AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO B[...]

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