FujiFilm FinePix A203 manual

BL00147-200 ( 1 ) FinePix A203/FinePix A303 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 E MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY ............. 42 = SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ........................... 43 T MOVIE (VIDEO) .................................................. 45 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATIONS ...... 48 SELECTING A AUTO OR S MANUAL ............... 49 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS ......................... 50[...]

5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 g ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ..... 71 g USING SET – UP .................................................. 72 ■ SET – UP Menu Options (Date/time setting, etc.) .... 73 g POWER SAVE .................................................... 74 SET–UP 5 Settings 6.1 The Software Components ................................. 75[...]

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 cost of photography or the loss [...]

7 Accessories h 16 MB, xD-Picture Card (1) Supplied with: • Anti-static case (1) h LR6 AA-size alkaline Batteries (2) h Interface Set (1) • CD-ROM: Software for FinePix SX (1) • Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) h Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1) h Hand strap (1)[...]

8 Lens/Lens cov er Self-timer lamp (P .44) Flash control sensor Flash (P .34) DC IN 3V (P o wer input) sock et (P .87) Shutter button PO WER switch (P .14) Viewfinder windo w (USB) sock et (P .88, 91) Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features.[...]

9 MENU/OK button (P .21) g button (P .20,21) Viewfinder lamp Viewfinder LCD monitor T ripod mount Flash button Batter y cov er DISP button (P .19,20) BA CK button (P .21) Batter y compar tment Strap mount (P .9) xD-Picture Card slot Still photograph y mode (P .22) Self-Timer mode (P .43) Pla yback mode (P .37) Movie mode (P .45) Macro (close-up) mo[...]

10 Nomenclature ( Sample display ) Pla yback frame n umber Photograph y mode Flash Date Date Zoom bar Batter y low w arning Pla yback mode Protection DPOF EV White balance AF warning AF frame Macro Batter y low w arning Number of remaining shots Quality mode Camera shak e warning ９９９９ ９９９９ １Ｍ １Ｍ １００−９９９９ １?[...]

11 1 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BA TTERIES AND xD-Picture Card xD-Picture Card ( sold separately ) DPC-16 (16MB) DPC-32 (32MB) DPC-64 (64MB) DPC-128 (128MB) ● ! Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card. ● ! See P.112-113 for more information on xD-Picture Card. Compatible batteries Use two AA-si[...]

OPEN 12 1 Slide the battery cover out to open it. 2 Load the batteries correctly as shown. ● ! Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. LOADING THE BA TTERIES AND xD-Picture Card 0 1 0 2 Do not open the battery cover while the camera is still switched on. This could damage the xD- Picture Card or corrupt the image files on the xD-Pictur[...]

Indicator OPEN Indicator 13 1 0 3 0 4 3 Aline the arrows on the camera and the xD- Picture Card, and firmly push the card fully into the xD-Picture Card slot. 4 Close the battery cover. ● ! If you open the battery cover while the camera is switched on, the camera automatically switches off to protect the data on the xD-Picture Card . ● ! The xD[...]

14 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ  ＮＯＴ ＳＥＴ  ＮＯＴ ＳＥＴ ● ! To set the date and time later, press the “ BACK ” button. ● ! If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation screen will appear each time you switch the camera on. When you first switch the camera on[...]

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

16 SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ Ｏ Ｋ Ｏ Ｋ ＯＫ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＵＳＢ ＭＯＤＥ ＯＮ ＯＮ ＤＳＣ ＤＳＣ ＰＯＳＴＶＩＥＷ ＯＮ ＯＮ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴーＵＰ ＳＥＴーＵＰ Changing the da[...]

17 1 ◆ Power Save Function ◆ If the camera is not used for 2 minutes, this function automatically switches the camera off. When this function is active, it also switches off the LCD monitor to reduce power consumption if the camera is not used for 30 seconds (See P.74 for details). ◆ Checking the remaining battery charge ◆ Switch the camera[...]

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 ” , “ FR[...]

19 2 2 Basic Photography BASIC OPERA TION GUIDE ( PHOTOGRAPHY ) Select one of the follo wing modes: LCD monitor ON Normally , set the LCD monitor to ON. LCD monitor OFF Switch the LCD monitor OFF to reduce power consumption. Framing Guidelines Display these as a guide to composing your shots. Slide this switch side wa ys to turn the camera on and o[...]

20 BASIC OPERA TION GUIDE ( PLA YBACK ) Select one of the f ollowing 3 modes: T ext displayed : Normally , use this setting. T ext not displayed : No te xt is displa yed. Multi-frame playbac k : Displa ys 9 image frames. Slide this s witch sidew a ys to turn the camera on and off . 0 DISP button 0 P ower ON/OFF a ( ) : Increases the displa y scale [...]

21 2 BASIC OPERA TION GUIDE ( MENU ) Press the “ BA CK ” button. ● Using the Menus 1 Display the men u. Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. 2 Select a menu option. Press “ d ” or “ c ” . 3 Select a setting. Press “ a ” or “ b ” . 4 Confirm the setting. Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. Up, down, left and right are indicated by b[...]

22 1 Slide the “ POWER ” switch sideways to switch the camera on. 2 Set the Mode dial to “ Q ” . h Photography range: Approx. 60 cm (2 ft.) to infinity 1 0 1 0 2 ● ! For subjects closer than 60 cm (2 ft.), use Macro photography ( ➡ P.42). You have read the section called “ Getting Ready ” and now your camera is ready to take picture[...]

23 2 Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Hold the camera so that your right thumb is conveniently positioned for operating the zoom. ● ! If the “ ∂ ” , “ ƒ ” , “ å ” or “ ˙ ” message appears, see P.114 and P.115. ● ! If you use the flash in very dusty environments or when it is snowing,[...]

24 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 × ● ! Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches between optical zoom and digit[...]

25 2 When you are using the viewfinder to take a picture at a distance of 80 cm to 1.5 m (2.6 ft. to 4.9 ft.), only the shaded area in the figure is photographed. 6 ● ! 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 [...]

26 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. ● ! If you press the shutter button down fully in one motion, the shot is taken without the AF frame changing. ● ! When you take a picture, the viewfinder lamp lights orange (came[...]

27 2 ■ Viewfinder Lamp Display ✽ When the LCD monitor is switched on, more detailed warning messages are displayed ( ➡ P.114-116). Display Status Lit green Ready to shoot. Blinking green AF/AE in progress, camera shake warning or AF warning (Ready to shoot). Blinking green and orange alternately Recording to xD-Picture Card (Ready to shoot). [...]

28 Number of Available Frames Standard number of shots per xD-Picture Card The number of available shots is displayed on the LCD monitor. The number of available shots when the xD-Picture Card is formatted in the camera. ● ! See P.52 for information on changing the Quality (number of recorded pixels). ● ! At shipment, the default setting is “[...]

29 2 ■ FinePix A303 Image Data Size Approx. 1300 KB Approx. 590 KB 12 26 25 53 50 107 102 215 DPC-16 (16 MB) DPC-32 (32 MB) DPC-64 (64 MB) DPC-128 (128 MB) Number of recorded pixels Quality Mode 3M • F 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480 3M • N Approx. 390 KB 39 79 159 319 2M Approx. 320 KB 49 99 198 398 1M Approx. 130 KB 122 247[...]

30 USING AF/AE LOCK 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. 1 ４９ ４９ １Ｍ １Ｍ 2 ４９ ４９ １Ｍ １Ｍ ◆ AF (Autofocus)/AE Lo[...]

31 2 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). Move the camera back to the original image and then fully press down on the shutter button. ● ! You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as you like before releasing the[...]

32 LCD monitor OFF LCD monitor ON Framing Guideline displayed FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION This function can be specified in the “ Q ” , “ E ” and “ = ” modes. 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 guideline [...]

33 2 Press “ a ” to zoom in and make your subject larger. Press “ b ” when you want to zoom out and shoot a wider area. If you use the LCD monitor to take pictures, you can continue zooming with the digital zoom after the optical zoom finishes. ● ! See P.52 for information on changing the quality setting. ● ! If the image goes out of fo[...]

34 c FLASH 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.)[...]

35 2 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 Forced Flash Use this [...]

36 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. c F[...]

37 2 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES ( PLA YBACK ) w PLAYBACK MODE Set the Mode dial to “ w ” . Press “ d ” and “ c ” to move forward and backward respectively through your images. ● ! When you set the Mode dial to “ w ” , the last image shot is displayed. Fast Forwarding Images During playback, you can skip backwards or forwards through the [...]

38 MUL TI-FRAME PLA YBACK w PLAYBACK MODE ● ! The LCD monitor text display disappears after approximately 3 seconds. ● ! 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[...]

39 2 PLA YBACK ZOOM w PLAYBACK MODE ● ! It may not be possible to play back images shot on other camera models. ● ! Playback zoom cannot be used during multi-frame playback. 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. ■ Maxim[...]

40 ERASING SINGLE FRAME w PLAYBACK MODE 1 Set the Mode dial 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.59 for more information on “ ALL FRAMES ” and “ FORMAT ” . ● ! To revert to image playback[...]

41 2 3 ＥＲＡＳＥ ＯＫ？ ＥＲＡＳＥ ＯＫ？ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ 4 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to view the frame (individual file) you want to erase. ● ! Press the “ BACK ” button to cancel frame erasing. Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be recovered. You should copy important files that you want to kee[...]

42 E MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY 3 Advanced Features Photograhy ● ! When shooting in dark conditions, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. If you use the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro mode, the field visible through the viewfinder does not match the field actually photographed because the viewfinder and lens are in different positions[...]

43 3 = SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY When you set the mode dial to “ = ” , “ = ” appears on the LCD monitor. 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. 1 Position the AF frame over your subject. 2 Press the shutter button down half way to set the focus.[...]

44 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. ● ! To stop the self-timer once it has started running, press the “ BACK ” button. = SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 3 ７ 4[...]

45 3 Approx. 40.6 min. Approx. 12.9 min. DPC-128 (128 MB) Approx. 20.2 min. Approx. 6.4 min. DPC-64 (64 MB) Approx. 10.1 min. Approx. 191 sec. DPC-32 (32 MB) Approx. 5 min. DPC-16 (16 MB) $ # xD-Picture Card Capacity Approx. 94 sec. T MOVIE ( VIDEO ) T MOVIE PHOTOGRAPHY 1 2 ６０ｓ ６０ｓ ＳＴＡＮＤＢＹ ＳＴＡＮＤＢＹ ● ! Depen[...]

46 ６０ｓ ６０ｓ ＳＴＡＮＤＢＹ ＳＴＡＮＤＢＹ Zoom bar T MOVIE ( VIDEO ) T MOVIE PHOTOGRAPHY During movie shooting, the lens is fixed at the wide- angle 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 maximu[...]

47 3 ＲＥＣ ＲＥＣ ５９ｓ ５９ｓ ● ! 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. ● ! If you end shooting immediately after yo[...]

48 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERA TIONS ● ! 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. (Example: When the EV (exposure compensation) is set in Manual mode.) ４９ ４９ １Ｍ １Ｍ １Ｍ 2 Set the Mode dial to ?[...]

49 3 ＡＵＴＯ ＡＵＴＯ ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＭＡＮＵＡＬ ＭＡＮＵＡＬ ＯＰＴＩＯＮ ＯＰＴＩＯＮ 2 0 3 0 1 0 2 1 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu. 2 Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ g ?[...]

50 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS Still/Macro/Self Timer 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 “ WH[...]

51 3 Movie Mode If you press the “ MENU/OK ” button in “ T ” mode, the menu screens shown below appear, allowing you to specify the respective settings. ＱＵＡＬＩＴＹ ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＯＰＴＩＯＮ[...]

52 y SETTING THE QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ✽ Displaying the menus ( ➡ P.50) FinePix A203: Photography ( Q , E , = ) Any of 4 settings can be selected. Select the setting that best suits your needs. <Examples> h To print at A6 (postcard) to A5 size ➡ 2M • F or 2M • N ✽ Select 2M • F for better quality and 2M • N for more shots. [...]

53 3 FinePix A303: Photography ( Q , E , = ) Any of 5 settings can be selected. Select the setting that best suits your needs. <Examples> h To print at A4 size ➡ 3M • F or 3M • N ✽ Select 3M • F for better quality and 3M • N for more shots. Normally the 3M • N setting provides sufficiently high quality for printing. h To print a[...]

54 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. h Correction range: 13 steps ( – 2.1 EV to + 1.5 EV in 0.3 EV increments) See P.124 for more information on EV. h Copying of printed text (bla[...]

55 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 ✽ T[...]

56 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 rev[...]

57 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[...]

58 p ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMA TTING PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode dial to “ w ” . 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to view the menu screen. Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ p ” ERASE. 1 0 1 0 2 ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ Ｂ?[...]

59 4 1 Use “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ FRAME ” , “ ALL FRAMES ” or “ FORMAT ” . 2 Press “ MENU/OK ” button to confirm your selection. ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭ[...]

60 FRAME ALL FRAMES 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select the image to be erased. 2 Press 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. Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to erase all the unprotected images. ● ! Images [...]

61 4 FORMAT ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＯＫ？ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＯＫ？  ＥＲＡＳＥ  ＥＲＡＳＥ ＡＬＬ ＤＡＴＥ ＡＬＬ ＤＡＴＥ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to erase all the images and initialize the xD-Picture Card. Protected images are also erased. ● ! If the “ ∂ ?[...]

62 Protection is a setting that prevents images from being accidentally erased. However, “ FORMAT ” erases all images, regardless of protected or not ( ➡ P.61). 1 Set the Mode dial 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?[...]

63 4 1 Use “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ FRAME SET/RESET ” , “ PROTECT ALL ” or “ UNPROTECT ALL ” . 2 Press “ MENU/OK ” button to confirm your selection. ＦＲＡＭＥ ＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ 0 1 0 2 Protects or unprotects only the selected image. Unprotects all the images. Pr[...]

64 k PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL PLAYBACK MENU FRAME SET/RESET ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ Ｏ Ｋ Ｏ Ｋ ＯＫ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＯＫ？ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＯＫ？ 0 1 0 2 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select the image to be [...]

65 4 PROTECT ALL Pressing the “ MENU/OK ” button protects all the images. ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ     ＯＫ？     ＯＫ？   ＩＴ ＭＡＹ ＩＴ ＭＡＹ ＴＡＫＥ Ａ ＷＨＩＬＥ ＴＡＫＥ Ａ ＷＨＩＬＥ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ ＰＲＯ?[...]

66 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[...]

67 4 1 0 1 0 2 ＤＡＴＥ ＯＦＦ ＤＡＴＥ ＯＦＦ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ 2 Continued over page... 1 Set the Mode dial to “ w ” . 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu screen. Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ i ” DPOF. i DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU[...]

68 1 Use “ 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. ＯＫ ＯＫ ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ ＤＡＴＥ ＯＮ 3 0 1 0 2 ＯＫ ＯＫ ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ ＤＡＴＥ ＯＮ 4 0 1 0 2 1 Press “ [...]

69 4 3 5 ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ Ｏ Ｋ ＯＫ ＮＯ ＮＯ ＮＯ ＮＯ ＹＥＳ ＹＥＳ ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＦＩＮＩＳＨ 0 1 0 2 ＮＯ ＮＯ ＹＥＳ ＹＥＳ ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ Ｏ Ｋ ＯＫ 6 Continued over page... 1 Use “ d ” or “ c ” to display th[...]

70 Pressing the “ MENU/OK ” button confirms the DPOF settings. Pressing the “ BACK ” button returns you to the settings screen . 5 ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＯＫ？ ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＯＫ？ ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ Ｏ Ｋ ＯＫ 7 Pressing the “ MENU/OK ” button confirms all the settings. ◆ DPOF settings[...]

71 5 5 Settings g ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu screen. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ g ” OPTION and then press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ LCD BRIGHTNESS ” . 3 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ 2 0 1 0[...]

72 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. 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu screen. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ g ” OPTION and then press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ SET – UP ” . 3 Pre[...]

73 5 ■ SET – UP Menu Options (Date/time setting, etc.) 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 photographed image is displayed for a few moments and then automatical[...]

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75 6 Software needed f or playing bac k movies, etc. Launches the FinePixViewer software when a camera is connected. Software used to read PDF-f ormat 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 disp[...]

76 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 unti[...]

77 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. ✽ Th[...]

78 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. 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 w[...]

79 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 [...]

80 15 . Proceed 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.[...]

81 6 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 w[...]

82 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 l[...]

83 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[...]

84 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 op[...]

85 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.[...]

86 ■ 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.88). The first time you connect the camera to your computer by referring Section 6 You must install all of the software before connecting the camera to your computer. ■ PC CAM (PC Camera) M[...]

DC IN 3V socket AC power adapter ✽ 87 7 7.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-3V ( ➡ P.106). 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[...]

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89 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 and Auto Power Off are disabled during USB connection. ✽ Before replacing the xD-Picture Card, always disconnect the camera from t[...]

90 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 a[...]

91 7 A C power adapter ✽ Camera (USB) socket ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＵＳＢ ＭＯＤＥ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ ＯＮ ＯＮ ＰＯＳＴＶＩＥＷ ＯＮ ＯＮ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＰＣ ＣＡＭ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ Ｂ?[...]

92 ■ 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 The lens is fixed at the wide-angle zoom setting. i “ PC CAM ” appears on the screen. i Power Save and Auto Power Off are disabled during USB connection. ✽ Do not disconnect th[...]

93 7 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 ”[...]

94 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 [...]

95 7 A C power adapter ✽ Camera (USB) socket 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 ap[...]

96 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 and viewing images 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.88). 2. When you op[...]

97 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 Wi[...]

98 8.3 Using the FinePix Internet Service 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. ✽ A[...]

99 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 countr[...]

100 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 c[...]

101 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 R[...]

102 8.4 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. ■ Wha[...]

103 8 8.5 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.94, 95). 3. Quit all currently running applications. 4. Close all files. 5. Open the “ My Computer ” window, open the “ Contr[...]

104 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. [...]

105 System Expansion Options FinePix A203/FinePix A303 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 A203/FinePix A303 together with other optional FUJ[...]

106 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 [...]

107 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[...]

108 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[...]

109 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 A203/ FinePix A303 because the heat generated by the batteries could damage the camera or cause malfunctions. h The operating lives of alkaline batteries vary between brands an[...]

110 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 ter[...]

111 Use only the AC-3V AC Power Adapter with your FinePix A203/FinePix A303 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 power s[...]

112 ■ 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[...]

113 could result in damage to the xD-Picture Card. h The use of xD-Picture Cards is recommended with the FinePix A203/FinePix A303. 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 extended periods of picture taking or [...]

114 (Lit red) (Blinking red) W arning Displays e The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy The batteries in the camera are fully depleted or very low on charge. No xD-Picture Card is loaded. i The xD-Picture Card is not formatted. i The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled. i Ca[...]

115 i The data could not be recorded due to a xD-Picture Card error or a connection error between the xD-Picture Card and camera. i The photographed image cannot be recorded because the xD-Picture Card is full. i Reload the xD-Picture Card or switch the camera off and then on again. i Use a new xD-Picture Card. i An attempt was made to playback a f[...]

116 A protected frame was encountered. Protected files cannot be erased. Unprotect the image. Explanation Warning Displayed Remedy Warning Displays Camera malfunction or fault. i Switch the camera on again, taking care not to touch the lens. i Turn the camera off and on again a few times. Prints were specified for more than 1000 frames in the DPOF [...]

117 T roubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more Problem Cause Remedy 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 Replace the batteries. Ba[...]

118 T roubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more Problem Cause Remedy 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[...]

119 Problem Cause Remedy Nothing happens when I use the Mode dial. i Camera malfunction. i The batteries 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 Replace with new batteries. When the camera is connected to a personal computer (PC), the [...]

120 Specifications ( FinePix A203 ) ■ Standard number of available shots/recording time per xD-Picture Card DPC-16 (16 MB) DPC-32 (32 MB) DPC-64 (64 MB) DPC-128 (128 MB) Quality Mode Image Data Size 2M • F 2M • N Approx. 620 KB Approx. 390 KB 25 39 50 79 101 204 159 319 Approx. 320 KB 49 99 198 398 Approx. 130 KB 122 247 497 997 1M 0.3M — A[...]

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

122 ■ Standard number of available shots/recording time per xD-Picture Card DPC-16 (16 MB) DPC-32 (32 MB) DPC-64 (64 MB) DPC-128 (128 MB) Quality Mode Image Data Size 3M • F 3M • N Approx. 1300 KB Approx. 590 KB 12 26 25 53 50 102 107 215 Approx. 390 KB 39 79 159 319 Approx. 320 KB 49 99 198 398 2M 1M — Approx. 94 sec. Approx. 191 sec. Appr[...]

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

124 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[...]

125 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[...]

126 Safety Notes 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 mo[...]

127 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[...]

128 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 ca[...]

129 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 A203/FinePix A303 Manufacture ’ s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture ’ s Address : 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo[...]

130 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 [...]

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