FujiFilm FinePix A202 manual

BL00173-200 ( 1 ) 2.0 7 8 Getting Ready Camera Connection Using FinePixViewer Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playbac k Software Installation Settings[...]

3 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 ) instructi[...]

5 4 4 Advanced Features Playback PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO) ................................ 48 ■ Playing back movies .............................................. 49 w MODE g ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ........... 63 g USING SET–UP ........................................................ 64 ■ List of settings ........................[...]

7 6 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 Aut[...]

9 8 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 Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the[...]

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[...]

0 1 0 2 13 1 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[...]

15 1 14 SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME 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 da[...]

17 1 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[...]

18 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 dis[...]

20 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 [...]

23 2 22 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 [...]

25 2 24 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 guid[...]

27 2 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?[...]

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[...]

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35 3 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. [...]

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 [...]

39 3 38 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[...]

41 3 40 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[...]

43 3 42 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 [...]

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. 45 3 44 You can use “ a ” and “ b ” to zoom in and out. A “zoom bar” is displayed on the LCD monit[...]

47 3 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 secon[...]

49 4 48 ◆ 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 fil[...]

51 4 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 ?[...]

53 4 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. ● ! T[...]

55 4 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 [...]

57 4 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[...]

59 4 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[...]

61 4 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 [...]

63 5 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？ ＦＩ[...]

65 5 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 [...]

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[...]

69 6 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 un[...]

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. 71 6 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[...]

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[...]

75 6 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 [...]

77 6 76 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. 6.4 Installation on a Mac OS X 6.4.1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X[...]

AC power adapter DC IN 3V socket 78 79 7 ■ 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[...]

(Special USB) socket AC power adapter Camera 81 7 80 ■ 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-Pi[...]

(Special USB) socket AC power adapter Camera 83 7 82 ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＵＳＢ ＭＯＤＥ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ ＯＮ ＯＮ ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰＬＡＹ ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰＬＡＹ ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＰＣ ＣＡＭ ?[...]

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[...]

(Special USB) socket AC power adapter Camera 87 7 86 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 1 1. Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.) that are using the camera. 2. Check that the viewfinder lamp is lit green or tha[...]

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 [...]

91 8 90 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 [...]

93 8 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,[...]

95 8 94 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 “Contro[...]

97 96 System Expansion Options FinePix A202 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 A202 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your sys[...]

99 98 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, M[...]

101 100 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 lif[...]

102 103 Use only the AC-3V AC Power Adapter (sold separately) with your FinePix A202 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 th[...]

105 104 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 A202. 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 afte[...]

107 106 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[...]

109 108 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 shut[...]

111 110 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[...]

113 112 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 err[...]

115 114 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 [...]

CAUTION 117 116 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 [...]

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 A202 Manufacture’s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture’s Address : 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japa[...]

FGS - 204106 - Ni 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan[...]