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FinePix A201 Owner`s Manual

1. SmartMedia The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix A201 camera is a new image recording medium developed especially for use in digital cameras Each SmartMedia card contains a built in semiconductor memory chip NAND flash memory which is used for storing digital image data Because the data is stored electronically the stored image data can be erased from the card and new data recorded SmartMedia with IDs The SmartMedia ID is a SmartMedia that has an individually assigned identification number SmartMedia ID cards can be used with devices that use ID numbers for copyright protection or other purposes This camera accepts SmartMedia ID cards in the same way as conventional SmartMedia cards Storing Data In the situations listed below recorded data may be erased destroyed Please note that Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss destruction of recorded data When the SmartMedia is used incorrectly by the owner or a third party When the SmartMedia is exposed to static electricity or electrical noise When the SmartMedia cover is opened or the SmartMedia removed and the camera is then switched off during data recording during data erasing SmartMedia formatting or during frame advance when images are being played back Back up important data onto another medium MO disk floppy disk hard disk etc MNotes on Handling SmartMedia Take care to hold the Sma
2. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Please read the Safety Notes P 81 and make sure you understand them before using the camera Contents Warning PLAYBACK ZOOM ie rtaitei namaste din cnn enaens 27 MULTEPRAME PLAYBACK irricsreerinat unene 28 c ERASING SINGLE FRAME svitessetersiscomtisentecenarces 29 amera Features and Accessories Nomenclature ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY 31 MPhotography mode specifications e e 31 STILL IMAGE MODE Selecting the Language eetere 11 SELECTING QA AUTO OR M MANUAL 30 Attaching the Strap lt ssesssrseseseseseseeeseeeeeeeeees 11 LOADING THE BATTERIES cenctcetettcceeconateearens 12 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU LOADING THE SmartMedja eee teeseen 13 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERAT ION eseese 33 REMOVING THE SmartMedia e 14 B FLASH cessescssetettsecneeeeseeeseeneseeseenseesteesanseanesnaens 34 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ereere 15 AUTO Auto Flash Mode secneusenesueusencensenecaounanes 34 GETTING THE DATE AND TIME erer ensien 16 WD Red Eye Reduction s e r er eerereree 35 USING THE OPTIONAL AC POWER ADAPTER 18 54 Forced Flash eeeeeeerrerrerrerrerrerrerrerrerns 35 Suppressed Flash errereen 36 S Slow Synchro ee 36 SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ssseeeseeeeee a B EV EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 39 TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE 01 1 19 WHITE BALANC
3. D Power Save Auto Power Off does not function when a gue connection is being used D You can also bring the camera out of sleep mode by pressing buttons other than lt P A or Y The Sleep function does not operate when the LCD monitor is switched off while you are setting the file size or when the camera is in SET UP or Playback mode However if the camera controls are not used for 2 minutes the camera automatically switches off 6 PC Connection IN PC CONNECTION PC Connection describes how to set up a USB connection and provides an overview of the functions available using a USB connection Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet DSC Mass storage device Mode This mode provides a simple way to read images from a SmartMedia and store images on to a SmartMedia P 58 PC CAM camera Mode This function allows you to conduct videoconferencing sessions between PCs connected to the Internet This function can also be used to record video on a PC P 60 D Videoconferencing is not available for Macintosh computers The First Time You Connect Your Camera to a Computer S You must set up your computer as described below Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet Windows Load the enclosed CD ROM into your PC s CD ROM drive and install the application software With the CD ROM loaded into your PC select DSC connection mode and insta
4. FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix fA70 OWNER S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A201 correctly Please follow the instructions carefully om o digital Tools for the imagination Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features 3 Photography Advanced Features Playback Settings PC Connection i BLOO095 200 1 E Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The graphical symbols are located on the bottom of the case 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 A N This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance For customers in the U S A FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received incl
5. Notes on the Batterjege eee tetere 68 Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter 70 Notes on the SmartMedig eetere 71 Warning Displays E A E A 73 Troubleshooting SO PO E E AAA T OEE TA E E 75 Specifications A nie sce Paes auctealadtes Geuacssasuensetscaduices 78 Explanation Of 1 ating 2 aeerean ence 80 Safety NOtTCS reerstrrerresrresrresrrsrrenrnnnrnnsnrnesrneerenenene EC Declaration of Conformity eee a oa SOS ol Preface E 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 Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd cannot accept liability for any incidental losses such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography incurred as a result of faults with this product E Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner unless intended only for personal use Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances entertainments and exhibits even when intended purely for personal use Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright
6. This can cause a fire or electric shock e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Never attempt to take pictures while in motion Do not use the camera while you are walking or operating a moving car or other vehicle This can result in you falling down or being involved in a traffic accident Do not heat modify or attempt to disassemble the batteries Do not drop or subject the batteries to impacts Do not attempt to recharge lithium or alkaline batteries Do not store the batteries with metallic products Any of these actions can cause the batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result Do not touch any metal parts of the camera during a thunderstorm This can cause an electric shock due to induced current from the lightning discharge Do not use the batteries except as specified Load the batteries with the poles positioned as indicated by the and marks Use only the batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera The use of other power sources can cause a fire If the battery leaks and fluid gets into your eyes or comes into contact with your skin or clothing this can cause injury or loss of eyesight Immediately flush the affected area thoroughly with clean water and seek medical treatment When discarding or storing batteries cover the battery terminals with insulation tape Contact with other metallic objects or batteries could cause the batteries to ignite
7. Battery type ON OFF Alkaline batteries Approx 80 frames Approx 150 frames ence Approx 150 frames Approx 250 frames Condition Power saving mode ON with fully charged battery Ni MH This indicates the number of available frames shot consecutively at room temperature with a flash use rate of 50 Note that these figures may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the amount of charge in the battery The number of available shots or available shooting time will be lower in cold conditions Conditions for use Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 80 humidity or less no condensation Camera dimensions W H D 98 5 mm x 64 5 mm x 40 5 mm 3 9 in x 2 5 in x 1 6in not including accessories and attachments Camera mass weight Approx 145 g 5 1 oz not including accessories batteries or SmartMedia Weight for photography Approx 200 g 7 1 oz including batteries and SmartMedia Accessories See P 7 Optional Accessories See P 65 66 L FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner s Manual The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high precision technology Even so small bright points and anomalous colors particularly around text may appear on the monitor These are normal display characteristics and do not indicate a fault with the monitor This phenomeno
8. Slide the Power switch sideways to switch the camera on Set the USB MODE setting in the SET UP menu to PC CAM P 52 53 Slide the Power switch sideways to switch the camera off Always use the prescribed procedure when disconnecting or switching off the camera P 62 D You should use the optional AC power adapter when the camera is connected to your computer P 18 65 Loss of power during data transmission can prevent successful data downloading It also preserves battery power D Ensure that you insert the USB cable plugs into the correct sockets D Select Macro mode for close up shots P 24 l D Push the cable plugs firmly into the connector sockets Although the amp icon is not displayed Camera Operation eThe viewfinder lamp alternately blinks green and orange while the camera is communicating with your computer e PC CAMERA appears on the LCD monitor ePower Save Auto Power Off does not function when a USB connection is being used D Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the computer See P 62 for information on the disconnection procedure Computer Operation eFinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Picture Hello window opens Windows only Screen for Windows 98 SE _ eYou can use software such as Videolmpression to view live images Macintosh screen _ If the above operations do not occur
9. cm to 13 cm 3 1 in to 5 1 in D Using the camera width about 10 cm or 4 in as a guide ensure that the distance to the subject is between 8 cm and 13 cm 3 1 in to 5 1 in The camera will not focus on subjects outside this focal range To use the flash select the Forced Flash or S Slow Synchro setting in the menu screen P 35 36 However you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness exposure for your shot 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 Accordingly you should use the LCD monitor to take pictures in Macro mode To switch to Macro mode slide the Macro selector switch towards the Macro icon until it stops The W icon appears on the LCD monitor and you can take close up shots a Macro mode is cancelled and the camera is ready for normal shooting P 19 D The LCD monitor automatically switches on D You cannot switch the LCD monitor off D When you cancel Macro mode the LCD monitor remains on DIGITAL ZOOM You can use the digital zoom function for only Lim Meal Resolution File Size settings Note that the digital zoom only functions when y
10. data recorded is not fixed and varies depending on the subject level of image detail etc the number of available shots may not decrease after the image is recorded or may decrease by 2 D See P 73 74 for information on the warning displays i Viewfinder lamp display Color Status Meaning Lit Ready to shoot Image being recorded onto the SmartMedia Orange Flash charging SmartMedia warning No SmartMedia loaded SmartMedia not formatted incorrect format write protect sticker used SmartMedia full SmartMedia error When the LCD monitor is switched on details of the warning are displayed on the monitor P 73 74 During image recording the viewfinder lamp glows orange and you cannot take pictures Note also that switching the camera off or opening the battery cover during image recording could corrupt the image files 22 es TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE Number of Available Shots The number of available shots appears on the LCD monitor D See P 54 for information on changing the File Size and Quality settings D The factory default settings at shipment are 1M File Size and N Quality NORMAL E Standard number of shots per SmartMedia The number of shots may increase or decrease slightly depending on the type of subject Note also that the larger the SmartMedia capacity the greater the discrepancy between the standard number of shots and the actual number of sho
11. eThe viewfinder lamp alternately blinks green and orange while the camera is communicating with your computer e DSC appears on the LCD monitor ePower Save Auto Power Off does not function when a USB connection is being used Switch the camera off when you change the SmartMedia P 62 D Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the computer See P 62 for information on the disconnection procedure Computer Operation eFinePixViewer automatically starts up E A Screen for Windows 98 SE lt eA removable disk icon appears and you can use your computer to transfer files to and from the camera Windows Macintosh Removable untitled Disk F If the above operations do not occur you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed on your computer Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet and complete the required computer setup procedures Then reconnect the camera to your computer 59 60 CONNECTING AT PC CAMERA MODE Special USB socket DC IN 3Vsocket ON Switch your computer on Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to S E TO your computer LOW 3 Switch the camera on ENGLISH socket Computer If you are connecting your camera to a Windows PC for the first time the Add New Hardware Wizard window opens and driver software installation begins Software Quick Start Guide booklet
12. in places subject to extreme temperature rises such as in a closed car in summer Extremely cold places Places subject to strong vibration Places affected by smoke or steam Places subject to strong magnetic fields such as near motors transformers or magnets In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time E Do not expose the camera to sand The FinePix A201 is particularly and adversely affected by sand In sandy locations such as beaches or deserts or in locations where there is wind borne sand ensure that the camera is not exposed to sand This can cause faults that may be irreparable E Notes on Condensation lf the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a warm place water droplets condensation may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens When this occurs switch the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera Condensation may also form on the SmartMedia card In this event remove the SmartMedia and wait a short time before using it again E When the Camera is Unused for Long Periods If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries and the SmartMedia card before storing the camera E Cleaning Your Camera Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces and then wipe lightly with a soft dry cloth If any soiling remains apply
13. or have new batteries d i Lit red qT Flashing red depleted or very low on charge ready gt The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor There is no SmartMedia loaded or Load the SmartMedia 3 3V in the correct the SmartMedia loaded is a 5 volt direction card INO CARD The SmartMedia is not formatted Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with eThe SmartMedia contact area is a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format soiled the SmartMedia If the error message is still displayed replace the SmartMedia eCamera fault Contact your FUJIFILM dealer The SmartMedia contact area is Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with soiled a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format eThe SmartMedia is damaged the SmartMedia If the error message is still The SmartMedia format is incorrect displayed replace the SmartMedia Camera fault Contact your FUJIFILM dealer ICARD ERROR The SmartMedia is fully recorded Erase some images or use a SmartMedia that has ample free space ICARD FULL PROTECTED CARD The SmartMedia is write protected Use a SmartMedia that is not write protected e An attempt was made to playback a lmages cannot be played back frame not recorded on this camera eThe SmartMedia contact area is Wipe the contact surface on the SmartMedia soiled thoroughly with a soft dry cloth In some cases you may have to form
14. view the currently selected image at full size ERASING SINGLE FRAME FRAMES FRAME Set the Mode switch to PJ Press the MENU OK button to display the Menu screen on the LCD monitor D See P 46 for more details of the tm ERASE menu Select FRAME in the m ERASE menu and press the MENU OkK button 29 ERASING SINGLE FRAME 100 0005 ERASE OK BACK Press lt 4 or gt to display the image to be erased 30 Press the BACK button to cancel frame erasing Press the MENU OK button to erase the displayed image When erasing is complete the next image appears and the CERASE OK message is displayed D DPOF is displayed for frames with DPOF settings and they cannot be erased P 74 D if the CVPROTECTED FRAME message appears you cannot erase the frame Use the camera on which the frame was protected to unprotect the frame To continue erasing images repeat the eblocceulc from step 3 Advanced Features Photography ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY The Advanced Features Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to m3 or a E Photography mode specifications Still image OA AUTO P 32 This is the ai leas for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of conditions OM MANUAL
15. with the accessory used SmartMedia These are separately available SmartMedia cards Use the following SmartMedia MG 4S 4MB 3 3V MG 8S 8MB 3 3V MG 16S SW 16MB 3 3V MG 32S SW 32MB 3 3V MG 64S SW 64MB 3 3V MG 128SW 128MB 3 3V Some 3 3V SmartMedia are labelled as 3V or ID cards AC Power Adapter AC 3V Use the AC power adapter when you want to take pictures or play back images E SSAA for long periods or when the camera is connected to a computer X The shape of the AC power adapter the plug and socket outlet depend on the country Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR 3UF The 2HR 3UF includes 2 pieces of high capacity AA size Nickel Metal Hydride batteries Fujifilm Battery charger with Battery BK NH With Euro type or UK type plug The BK NH includes the quick battery charger BCH NH and 2 Ni MH batteries The BCH NH can charge 2 Ni MH batteries in approximately 120 minutes Up to 4 Ni MH batteries can be charged simultaneously SC FXA01 This is a special case made of polyester that protects the camera against soiling dust and minor impacts when it is being carried Accessories Guide e FD A2 Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath This adapter is the same size and shape as a 3 5 inch floppy disk You can copy the images on a SmartMedia to your PC simply by loading the SmartMedia into the floppy disk adapter and then inserting the adapter into your floppy disk drive Compatible OS Compatibl
16. with the battery charger Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than those specified for use with the charger Note that the batteries may feel warm immediately after being charged Ni MH batteries are not charged at shipment Be sure to charge the batteries before using them The camera mechanism is such that it draws a minute amount of current even when the camera is switched off Take particular care not to leave Ni MH batteries in the camera for a long period of time as they can become excessively discharged and may no longer be usable even when charged Ni MH batteries self discharge even when not used Always charge Ni MH batteries before using them If the time for which a battery provides power shortens markedly when it has been correctly charged this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced Soiling fingerprints etc on the terminals of Ni MH batteries can greatly reduce the number of available shots When this occurs clean the terminals carefully with a soft dry cloth Then use up the remaining charge in the batteries and recharge them Newly purchased batteries or batteries that have been left unused for an extended period may not be fully charged This is indicated by the immediate display of the battery low warning or a low number of available shots This is a normal characteristic of the batteries and does not indicate a fault Repeate
17. you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed on your computer Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet and complete the required computer setup procedures Then reconnect the camera to your computer j 61 6 62 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC Important always use this procedure Always follow the procedure below before disconnecting the camera from your PC MQuit all applications FinePixViewer Videolmpression etc that are using the camera Check that the viewfinder lamp is glowing green that the camera is not communicating with the computer For a PC CAMERA connection proceed _ step 3 D Even after the Copying message is no longer displayed on your computer communication with the camera may still be in progress Always check that the viewfinder lamp on the camera is glowing green and is no longer flashing Perform the steps shown below before you switch the camera off This procedure differs depending on the operating system software or PC you are using Windows 98 or 98 SE No PC operation is needed Windows Me Left click the Eject icon in the taskbar and eject USB disk Safe To Remove Hardware 4 Ea 9 The USB Disk F device can now be safely removed from the system Display this message and then click the OK button Windows 2000 Professional Left click the E
18. 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 A201 Manufacture s Name Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Manufacture s Address 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety EN60950 EMC EN55022 1998 Classe B EN55024 1998 EN61000 3 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 1998 following the provision of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC CE Menage Dusseldorf Germany September 1 2001 Place Date Signature Managing Director Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA wW FUJIFILM FUJI PHOTO FILM CO LTD 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan FGS 103107 FG
19. E BViewfinder Lamp Display E E 241 SELECTING THE LIGHT SOU RCE cannes 40 Number of Available Shots eee 29 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION 1 asi 41 MACRO CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY 24 DIGITAL ZOOM e tisaereveunt aescenns 25 4 PIVIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK e e 26 4 Advanced Features Playback PLAYING BACK MOVIES E TT 44 MPlaying back movies PREC eT EE eer R 45 PLAYBACK MENU Ti ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING CTE eer eer 46 HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS 48 B DPOF DATE SETTING E T 49 B DPOF SET FRAME Ea E E E E 50 SETTINGS a A A A A SSeS 52 WEList of settings PTR EL ee ee 52 BMSET UP menu options fata wyalslatn a aia avaiaya A A ailerons ests 52 USING THE OPTION MENU ET T TT 53 Using SET UP E a A T 53 4 SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY COMPRESSION RATIO ena EE OEE 54 LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS eee 55 SET UP POWER SAVE T T 56 6 PC Connection JY IN PC CONNECTION eeeeeeseesssssrssrrrrrsrsseessrsnrnnnrens 57 DSC Mass storage device Modes strstr 57 PC CAM camera Mode vetressteeterteseeeesennneeenaenees 57 CONNECTING AT DSC MASS STORAGE DEVICE MODE 58 CONNECTING AT PC CAMERA MODE evee 60 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC Important always use this procedure 62 System Expansion Options EEE a Accessories Guide vette iiieeeeeseas Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly 67 Notes on the Power Supply AAAA EAS AET cet 68 Applicable Batterjegeeeeererrerrereeersserrrrrrrrereee 68
20. NU OK Use lt 4 or P to select the desired item and then use A and Y to correct the setting When you have finished setting the date and time press the MENU Ok button to confirm the setting Dif you hold down A or Y the numbers change continuously When the time displayed passes 12 00 00 the AM PM setting automatically switches You cannot set the seconds To set the time precisely press the MENU OkK button when the time signal reaches zero The SET UP screen reappears Press the MENU OkK button to complete the settings If the date was cleared and you selected K the camera switches to still image or playback mode without returning to the SET UP screen 17 18 AC power adapter optional Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC 3V P 65 Use the AC power adapter in situations when a loss of power will cause problems such as during file downloading via the USB connection Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries D See P 70 for notes on using the AC power adapter D Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is switched off Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is switched on temporarily interrupts the power supply to the camera so that images or movies being shot at the time are
21. OK button to display the setting display Press the MENU OK button to confirm the selection When you validate the settings the respective icons appear at the top of the screen 33 PHOTOGRAPHY menu amp FLASH AUTO SET This mode can be selected in the GA MM still image modes Use the flash mode that best suits your shot 5 modes AUTO amp and S Effective flash range in QA AUTO mode Approx 0 8 m to 3 m 2 6 ft to 9 8 ft D When you select a flash mode you may find that the displayed image disappears and the screen goes dark because the flash is charging In this event the viewfinder lamp flashes orange D The flash charging time may increase if the charge remaining in the batteries is low Dif you use the flash in very dusty environments floating dust particles may appear as glowing white dots on your image AUTO Auto Flash Mode Use this mode for ordinary photography The flash fires automatically as required by the shooting conditions You cannot use this setting in Macro close up photography ial a 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 t
22. P 32 This mode allows you to set the EV and White balance settings ms Movie P 41 In this mode you can shoot up to 20 seconds of video at a time Accessible menu settings 4 Flash P 34 Self timer P 37 Flash P 34 Z EV Exposure Compensation P 39 White balance Selecting the Light Source P 40 Factory default Shared menu settings OPTION See P 52 for more information on each of the settings 31 SELECTING OA AUTO OR OM MANUAL Set the Mode switch to ma ie Press the MENU OK button to display the OQ MANUAL menu on the LCD monitor Mm AUTO 3 amp OA AUTO This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and ke mn en a can be used in a wide range of conditions Use A Y 4 and gt to select AUTO or MANUAL from the OPTION menu OM MANUAL Press the MENU OkK button to confirm the This mode allows you to set the EV and White selection balance settings See P 52 55 for more information on the FILE 32 SIZE SET UP LCD BRIGHTNESS settings menu Use lt q and P gt to select the menu item and A and Y to change the setting The settings available in the menu screen differ depending on the still image mode See P 31 for details PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION Press the MENU
23. a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently Do not scratch hard objects against the lens LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth Do not use volatile substances such as thinners benzine or insecticide as these may react with camera body and cause deformation or remove the coating E Using the Camera Overseas When travelling overseas do not place your camera in the check in baggage Baggage handling at airports may subject baggage to violent shocks and the camera may be damaged internally even when no external damage is visible 68 Notes on the Power Supply Applicable Batteries AA size alkaline Ni MH nickel metal hydride can be used with this camera Do not use AA size manganese lithium batteries in your FinePix A201 because the heat generated by the batteries could damage the camera or cause malfunctions The operating lives of alkaline batteries vary between brands and the life of batteries you purchase may be shorter than the alkaline batteries provided with the camera Notes on the Batteries Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to leak become hot ignite or burst Always observe the precautions given below Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire Do not carry or store a battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins that coul
24. ake the actual picture You cannot use this setting in Macro close up photography Red Eye Effect rez E a ae Forced Flash Use this mode to photograph backlit scenes such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree or to obtain the correct colors when you are shooting under lighting such as fluorescent tubes In this mode the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions When you use the flash to photograph people in low light conditions their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye Use Red Eye Reduction flash to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red eye effect Take the following measures also to make Red Eye Reduction more effective Get the subjects to look at the camera Get as close as possible to the subjects 35 36 FLASH Suppressed Flash Use this mode for photography using indoor lighting for shots taken through glass and for photography in venues such as theaters or at indoor sporting events where the distance is too great for the flash to be effective When you use Suppressed Flash the Automatic White Balance function P 80 operates so that natural colors are captured along with the ambience of the available light D If you are shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in dark conditions use a tripod to prevent camera shake See P 74 for
25. at the SmartMedia eYou attempted to play a movie You cannot play back movies that are more with a recording time longer than than 20 seconds long 20 seconds READ ERROR Warning Displays gt The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor Troubleshooting gt If you think the camera is faulty check the following once more The playback frame number has Take the shot using a formatted SmartMedia No power eThe battery is exhausted eReplace the batteries IFILE NO FULL hed 999 9999 y p am reacne eThe AC power adapter plug has come out ePlug the adapter back in eThe data could not be recorded Re insert the SmartMedia or switch the of the power outlet due to a SmartMedia error or a camera off and then on again connection error between the Power cuts out during eThe battery is exhausted eReplace the batteries ion IWRITE ERROR SmartMedia and camera operatio eThe photographed image cannot Use a new SmartMedia be recorded as it is too large to fit Battery runs out quickly eYou are using the camera in extremely ePut the battery in your pocket or another in the available space on the cold conditions warm place to heat it and then load it into SmartMedia the camera just before you take a picture There is a strong likelihood of Use flash photography However a tripod eThe terminals are soiled Wipe the battery terminals with a clean yn camera shake because the shutter sh
26. ce or recharge the battery D In Still Image mode the LCD monitor stays off when you switch the camera on See P 23 for information on switching the LCD monitor on D If the battery charge is depleted you may not be able to switch the LCD monitor on Power Save Function N 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 56 for details J 15 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME OPTION A i A SET UP QUAL Ty O MANUAL Oo AUTO D Gf Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen Use 4P button or AY to select SET UP from the OPTION menu Press the MENU OK button If the date was cleared and you selected 16 K proceed from step 3 P 17 SEMAUR POWER SAVE USB MODE DATE TIME BEEP LANGUAGE The SET UP screen appears Use A or Y to select DATE TIME Press gt D See P 52 for more information on the SIOPTION menu Dif at least 10 minutes have passed since the AC power adapter was connected or the battery inserted and date and time set then those settings will be maintained for roughly 12 hours even when the camera has no power supply when the AC power adapter is disconnected and the battery is removed DISP 2 ME
27. d come into contact with the metal positive and negative poles of the battery Do not expose the batteries to fresh or sea water and take particular care to keep the terminals dry Do not attempt to deform disassemble or modify the batteries Do not attempt to peel off or cut the battery casing Do not drop strike or otherwise subject the batteries to strong impacts Do not use batteries that are leaking deformed discolored or exhibit any other obvious abnormality Do not store batteries in very warm or moist locations Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children When loading the batteries into the camera ensure that the battery polarity Pand is as indicated on the camera Do not use new batteries together with used batteries In the case of rechargeable batteries do not use charged and discharged batteries together Do not use batteries of different types or brands together f you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries from the camera Note that if the camera is left with the batteries removed the time and date settings are cleared The batteries may feel warm immediately after being used Before removing the batteries switch the camera off and wait until the batteries cool down When replacing the batteries always fit 2 new batteries Here new batteries refers to either recently purchased unused alkaline batteries or Ni MH nic
28. dia standard shooting time SmartMedia capacity Available shooting time MG 4S 4MB Approx 23 sec 8MB MG 8S 8MB Approx 47 sec Approx 94 sec MG 16S SW 16MB MG 32S SW 32MB Approx 191 sec MG 64S SW 64MB Approx 385 sec MG 128SW 128MB Approx 774 sec These movie shooting times are for newly formatted SmartMedia 41 ps MOVIE STANDBY When you press the shutter button the camera During shooting REC appears on the LCD S PO RSUN G ss starts shooting monitor with a counter showing the remaining N time displayed in the top right corner hg Zoom bar You can use A and Y to zoom in and out A If you press the shutter button during shooting zoom bar is displayed on the LCD monitor D Wh shooting ends and the movie is stored on the o en you press the shutter button there is a very SmartMedia Digital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera brief delay before the camera starts shooting equivalent D You do not need to hold down the shutter button Approx 36 mm to 90 mm The white balance is fixed during shooting but the Max zoom scale 2 5x exposure varies automatically to suit the scene being shot The time required to record a 20 seconds movie a Sas N D Once the remaining time runs out movie recording roughly 3 MB is approximately 3 seconds The white balance is set automatically when automatically stops and the movie is stored on the Dif you end s
29. dly charging and using the batteries 3 or 4 times will restore them to a normal condition f you repeatedly charge a Ni MH battery before it is fully discharged it will suffer from the memory effect causing the battery low warning to appear while there is still ample charge remaining in the battery To restore the batteries to their normal condition use up all the charge in the batteries before recharging them Memory effect A phenomenon affecting the battery characteristics such that the apparent battery capacity decreases 69 70 Notes on the Power Supply Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter Always use the AC 3V AC Power Adapter AC 3V sold separately with the FinePix A201 Digital Camera The use of an AC power adapter other than the AC 3V could result in damage to your camera Ensure that you do not touch the contact areas on the AC power adapter against any other metal object as this could cause a short circuit Do not plug the AC power adapter into the USB socket as this could damage your camera Do not plug in the AC power adapter while you are operating the camera using batteries Switch the camera off first Do not load the batteries while you are operating the camera using the AC power adapter Switch the camera off first f you disconnect the AC power adapter when there are no batteries in the camera the date may be cleared If this occurs reset the date Notes on the SmartMedia
30. e the correct white balance may not be obtained for subjects such as close ups of people s faces and shots taken under a special light source Change the white balance setting when you want to take a picture with the correct balance See P 80 for more information on the white balance AUTO Automatic adjustment Shooting to show the ambience of the light source 3 Shooting outdoors in fine weather Xc Shooting in shade 4 Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps Shooting under Warm White fluorescent lamps 3 Shooting under Cool White fluorescent lamps 8 Shooting in incandescent light The white balance setting is ignored when the flash is used To achieve the desired effect in your shot set the flash to Suppressed Flash mode P 36 MOVIE MODE po MOVIE Set the Mode switch to w Movie This mode allows you to shoot up to 20 seconds of movie at a time Movie format Motion JPEG P 80 320 x 240 pixels 10 frames per second Without sound D Select Macro mode for close up shots P 24 D The shooting time per shot may be shorter than 20 seconds depending on the available space on the SmartMedia D You cannot switch the LCD monitor off in this mode Din some cases playback may not be possible on other camera models STANDBY The available shooting time and the CSTANDBY gt message are shown on the LCD monitor E SmartMe
31. e Quick Start Guide 1 Owner s Manual this manual 1 Nomenclature Mode switch Still image mode P 19 gt Playback mode P 26 m f ps Movie mode P 41 POWER switch P 15 a Flash control sensor e e lt _ Special USB n socket P 58 60 D IN 3V Power input socket P 18 Shutter button Viewfinder window Lens Lens cover Self timer lamp _ e Wn S 9 y We lt H Macro selector button P 24 N g Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features Viewfinder lamp P 21 AV aP button DISP button P 23 28 Tripod mount Battery cover P12 SmartMedia slot P 13 Battery compartment Nomenclature Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Still image EV wt Macro White balance Flash _ Number of remaining shots Photography mode MSS amp wx 9999 1M Ne File size Image quality a w q_1 Battery low warning Zoom bar Ww Camera shake warning Date EE Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Playback 4 DPOF Playback mode G 100 9999 Playback frame number 1 Battery low warning Date er 10 ere PREFACE Selecting the Language Attaching the Strap ON DISIC S E TO LOW ENGLISH You can use the SET UP screen on this Pass the loop of this cord on the end of the camera to select ENGLISH or FRENCH as the strap thr
32. e SmartMedia Windows 95 98 98SE Me NT4 0 Foa Mac OS 7 6 1 to 9 1 5V 3 3V 2MB to 128MB SM R2 Image Memory Card Reader The SM R2 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your PC and an image memory card SmartMedia The SM R2 uses the USB interface for high speed file transfer Compatible with Windows 98 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional or iMac and models that support USB as standard A FLOPPY DISK ADAPTER FD A2 tor SmartMedia Fit DM R1 Image Memory Card Reader This device provides a simple way to transfer image data in either direction between your PC and an image memory card SmartMedia or CompactFlash Type II Microdrive compatible The IEEE 1394 interface provides high speed data transfer Compatible with Windows 98SE Windows 2000 Professional read only iMacDV and Power Macintosh PCs with FireWire as a standard feature Mac OS 8 5 1 to 9 0 PC AD3 PC Card Adapter The PC Card Adapter allows the SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard ATA compliant PCMCIA 2 1 PC card Type Il Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V 3 3V 2MB to 128MB Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly gt Be sure to read this information in conjunction with Safety Notes P 81 to ensure that you use your camera correctly E Places to Avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations Very humid dirty or dusty places lIn direct sunlight or
33. eThe battery is exhausted eSet the flash to Auto Red Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode eWait until charging is completed before pressing the shutter button eLoad a new battery The playback image is too dark even though the flash was used The image is blurred There is speckling on the image eThe subject is too far away eYour fingers are obscuring the flash or flash control sensor eThe lens is dirty eYou photographed a distant subject with the macro selector switch set to eYou took a close up shot with the macro selector switch set to a eThe shot was taken with a slow shutter speed long exposure in a high temperature environment eMove closer to the subject eHold the camera correctly eClean the lens eCancel Macro mode eSet the camera to Macro mode eThis is a characteristic of CCDs and does not indicate a camera fault can t format the SmartMedia eThe SmartMedia is write protected eRemove the write protection Peel off the write protect sticker The ERASE ALL function does not erase all the frames Frame erase does not erase the frame eThe frame is protected eUnprotect the frame using the camera on which the protection was first applied eDPOF settings are specified for some eCancel the DPOF settings for the frame frames and try again Nothing happens when use the Mode switch eCamera malfunction eBriefly remove the batteries or disc
34. ed in JPEG format Motion JPEG can be played back by QuickTime 3 0 or later PC Card A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard PC Card Standard A standard for PC cards determined by the PCMCIA PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association US White Balance Whatever the kind of the light the human eye adapts to it so that a white object still looks white On the other hand devices such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by first adjusting the color balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject This adjustment is called matching the white balance A 80 function that automatically matches the white balance is called an Automatic White Balance function Safety Notes To ensure that you use your FinePix A201 camera correctly read these Safety Notes and your Owner s Manual carefully beforehand After reading these Safety Notes store them in a safe place About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result This icon indicates that death or N WARNING serious injury can result if the information is ignored This icon indicates that personal CAUTION injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored The icons shown below are used to indicate the
35. en 5 appears Use A or Y to select the desired setting Use lt 4 or B to change the setting Press the MENU OK button to exit set up D For DATE TIME press P 53 54 lt SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY COMPRESSION RATIO You can choose any combination of 3 file sizes and 3 image quality settings Use the table below as a guide to the best settings for your shots FINE NORMAL BASIC 1600 x 1200 27 27 1280 x 960 For printing the whole image at A5 size or printing a part of the image at A6 size For printing at A6 size For use via the Internet as an e mail attachment etc Quality compression ratio Select FINE for better image quality and BASIC to increase the number of available shots In most cases the NORMAL setting provides more than adequate image quality D The number of available shots varies depending on the combination of file size and quality settings you select P 22 Use A or Y to change the file size setting and lt or gt to change the quality setting Press the MENU Ok button to confirm the setting 4 To exit this procedure without changing the settings press the BACK button LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS O OPTION LCD BRIGHTNESS SET UP QUALITY Vo Mm MANUAL wa Use 4 or gt to adjust the LCD monitor brightn
36. ess Press the MENU Ok button to confirm the adjustment BACK When you use the LCD BRIGHTNESS settings an adjustment bar appears on the LCD monitor D To exit this procedure without changing the settings press the BACK button 99 POWER SAVE SET U a POWER SAVE DSC SETO LOW ENGLISH Power saving ON default setting Power consumption is kept to a minimum to prevent battery depletion You should select the ON setting when you are using alkaline batteries elf the camera is not used for approximately 30 seconds the LCD switches off temporarily to reduce power consumption Sleep mode eOnce the camera is in Sleep mode if it is left unused for a further 90 seconds it is automatically switched off eThe charging time for the flash increases slightly because the flash charging power is reduced Power saving OFF Batteries are more likely to run flat since no power reduction measures sleep mode etc are used However this function automatically switches the camera off if the camera is not 96 used for approximately 2 minutes To bring the camera out of sleep mode so that it is ready to shoot press lt 4 gt A or Y This is useful since the camera is ready to shoot more quickly than when it is switched off and then on again You can also take pictures when the camera is in sleep mode simply by pressing the shutter button
37. finder is green and then switch the camera off Always ensure that the battery cover is facing upwards when you open it D To protect the SmartMedia always store it in the special anti static case 7 Printing Images and Downloading Images to a PC lt Never open the battery cover while the camera e eSee P 48 64 for information on printing is still switched on as this could corrupt the images image files on the SmartMedia or damage the See P 57 63 for information on downloading 44 SmartMedia itself _ images to a PC SWITCHING ON AND OFF DATE TIME NOT SET To switch the camera on and off slide the POWER switch sideways When you switch the camera on the viewfinder lamp lights green If the date has been cleared a confirmation message appears K The DATE TIME setting screen appears P 17 Back The camera remains in Still image Movie or playback mode D If you do not set the date and time this confirmation screen will appear each time you switch the camera on Take care not to touch the lens when you switch the camera on as the lens cover opens when the camera is switched on With the LCD monitor on you can check the remaining charge in the battery Battery has ample charge No indicator displayed The battery charge is low Have a new set of batteries ready The battery is exhausted The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working Repla
38. he C1 DPOF gt message appears you cannot erase the frame Cancel the DPOF settings and then try again DPOF FILE ERROR P 74 No more than 1000 frames can be specified on the same SmartMedia PLAYBACK MENU gt DPOF DATE SETTING EXECUTE amp DATE OFFa gt This function allows you to select whether or not the date of shooting is included on the print Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Use lt 4 or P to select A1DPOF The DPOF menu options do not appear when a movie file is selected You may not be able to specify DPOF settings for some still shots taken on other cameras EXECUTE amp DATE ON lt gt Use Y to select DATE Use lt 4 or gt to specify DATE ON or DATE OFF The selected setting is then valid for all frames with DPOF settings until the camera is switched off Then specify the DPOF settings P 50 D You must specify whether or not the date is included before you specify the DPOF settings 49 4 PLAYBACK MENU DPOF SET FRAME EXECUTE DATE ON lt gt You can only specify one print per frame image in the DPOF settings Press the MENU OkK button to display the menu Use lt q or P to select ASDPOF With OK selected press the MENU Ok button The DPOF menu options do not appear when a movie file
39. hooting immediately after you start 4 _ you press the shutter button SmartMedia shooting only 3 seconds of movie is shot 43 i Advanced Features Playback PLAYING BACK MOVIES 100 0006 v ee a A 10 18 2001 Cv ARNIN Set the Mode switch to PI Use lt or P to select the movie file Press Y m to play the movie The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a playback progress bar D Movies cannot be played back using multi frame playback Use the DISP button to revert to normal playback Dif 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 are displayed somewhat smaller than 44 still images E Playing back movies O coo OO o O O Playback C lt lt gt D gt Pause Resume 9 gt The movie automatically stops when playback ends Pauses the movie during playback Press this button again to resume playback Stops playback Press lt or gt while movie playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively E E Stop lt Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards Fast forward Rewind D Ne inrougm the Movig Rewind Ny Forward e Each time you press lt or B when the movie is paused the movie advances or goes back one frame e Hold down the button to
40. information on the camera shake warning S Slow Synchro 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 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 This mode can be selected in the QA still image mode 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 The self timer is automatically cancelled in the following situations e When you take a picture e When you switch from the A photography mode to another mode e When the camera is switched off PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY Locate the subject in the LCD monitor or viewfinder and frame the shot Then press the shutter button to trigger the self timer D Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button as this will result in an incorrect brightness exposure setting for the shot 37 38 SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY The self timer lamp lights steadily for approximately 5 seconds blinks for another approximately 5 seconds and then takes the shot To stop the self timer once it has started running press the BACK button e O000000 The LCD monitor counts down the time until the sh
41. is selected D You cannot specify printing for more than one print per frame 100 0009 RESET DPOF OK BACK A Ose T DISP MENU OK If you select a frame for which DPOF settings have already been specified the C RESET DPOF OK gt Message appears Pressing the MENU OK button erases all the DPOF settings already specified You must then specify the DPOF settings again D Press the BACK button to leave the previous settings unchanged D You can check the previous settings by playing back the images P 26 Use lt 4 or B to display the frame for which you want to specify DPOF settings Use A or Y to select the setting for the frame to be printed If you have selected the date setting the icon is displayed D DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies D Note that the icon is not displayed during playback TOTAL shows the total number of frames for which prints have been ordered To specify more DPOF settings repeat steps and When you have finished specifying the DPOF settings always press the MENU OkK button to confirm the settings If you press the BACK button no DPOF settings are specified You can only specify one print per frame in the DPOF settings Note also that you can specify prints for up to 999 frames on the same SmartMedia f Pressing the MENU OK button confirms all the setting
42. ject icon in the taskbar and eject USB Mass Storage TE 3 09PM Safe To Remove Hardware 1 Ree Ute hiss Storage d rke cancer be saah renared From the system Display this message and then click the OK button Macintosh Drag the Removable drive icon on the desktop to the Trash a fi untitled Trash Special USB socket Switch the camera off Unplug the special USB cable from the camera D If you are using Windows you cannot disconnect the camera by right clicking the removable disk icon the camera and selecting Eject Always follow the proper procedure as given above before disconnecting the camera from your PC System Expansion Options gt By using the FinePix A201 together with other optional FUJIFILM products your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses TV monitor FinePix A201 commercially available Digital Camera SmartMedia iain gt FI disk dri Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath Floppy disk drive a PC card slot aT PC Card Adapter USB EZ QEA IEEE 1394 Image Memory Card Reader Personal Computer commercially available Digital Photo Printer Image Memory Card Reader USB Accessories Guide gt The optional accessories sold separately can make taking pictures with the FinePix A201 even easier For information on how to attach and use the accessories refer to the instructions provided
43. kel metal hydride batteries that have recently been fully recharged together In cold locations at temperatures of 10 C 50 F or below battery performance deteriorates and the time for which they can be used shortens markedly This is particularly true of alkaline batteries In cold conditions 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 Soil Such as fingerprints on the battery terminals can markedly reduce the number of available shots Carefully wipe the battery terminals clean with a soft dry cloth before loading the batteries A If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries wipe the battery compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries A If 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 the fluid out with clean water and contact your physician for treatment E Disposing of Batteries When disposing of batteries do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations E Notes on Small Rechargeable Batteries Ni MH batteries Always use the special battery charger to charge AA size Ni MH batteries Charge the batteries as described in the instructions provided
44. laws E Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor or display panel is damaged take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel If any of the following situations arise take the urgent action indicated If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with running water and soap If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Then seek medical assistance E Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft For details please check with the applicable regulations E Handling Your Digital Camera This camera contains precision electronic components To ensure that images are recorded correctly do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded E Trademark Information IBM PC AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp of the U S A iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation of the U S registered in the U S A and other countries Windows is an abbreviated term refe
45. ll the driver software With the CD ROM loaded into your PC select PC CAMERA connection mode and install the driver software Macintosh Load the enclosed CD ROM into the CD ROM drive and install all the software 57 6 08 CONNECTING AT DSC MASS STORAGE DEVICE MODE Special USB socket R N ket omputer DC IN 3Vsocket eee Switch your computer on Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to SET your computer LOW Switch the camera on ENGLISH If you are connecting your camera to a Windows PC for the first time the Add New Hardware Wizard window opens and driver software installation begins Software Quick Start Guide booklet Load a SmartMedia containing images into your camera Slide the Power switch sideways to switch the Always use the prescribed procedure when camera on disconnecting or switching off the camera P 62 Set the USB MODE setting in the SET UP menu to DSC P 52 53 Slide the Power switch sideways to switch the camera off D You should use the optional AC power adapter when the camera is connected to your computer P 18 65 Loss of power during data transmission can prevent successful data downloading It also preserves battery power D Ensure that you insert the USB cable plugs into the correct sockets D Push the cable plugs firmly into the connector sockets Camera Operation
46. move through the frames quickly Skip playback When paused Compatible movie files 4 The FinePix A201 can play back movie files shot on a FinePix A201 and movie files up to 20 seconds long that were shot on a FUJIFILM digital camera and stored on a 3 3V SmartMedia However this camera cannot play back sound If you attempt to play back a movie that is longer than 20 seconds the C READ ERROR message appears and playback fails 45 46 tm ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING Erase only the selected file The file for which CtPROTECTED FRAME was displayed cannot be erased Unprotect the frame using the camera on which the protection was first applied JS CapPoF is displayed for frames with DPOF settings and they cannot be erased P 74 ALL FRAMES All files are erased except those that are protected or that have DPOF settings Copy any files that you want to keep to your PC beforehand FORMAT Formatting erases all the files Take particular care when formatting a SmartMedia as this procedure also erases all protected files and all files with DPOF settings Copy any files that you want to keep to your PC beforehand D Formatting also erases protected files D if a CUCARD ERROR CYWRITEERROR CY READ ERROR or C CARD NOT INITIALIZED gt Message appears see P 73 74 FRAMES FRAME Press the MENU OK button to dis
47. n will not appear on the recorded image The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference i e electric fields static electricity line noise etc These specifications are subject to change without notice J 19 Explanation of Terms DPOF Digital Print Order Format DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media image memory card etc that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are printed and how many prints are made of each image EV A number that denotes exposure The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject and sensitivity speed of the film or CCD The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects As the brightness of the subject changes a digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture and shutter soeed When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles the EV increases by 1 Likewise when the light is halved the EV decreases by 1 JPEG Joint Photographics Experts Group A file format used for compressing and saving color images The compression ratio can be selected but the higher the compression ratio the poorer the quality of the expanded image Motion JPEG A type of AVI Audio Video Interleave file format that handles images and sound as a single file Images in the file are record
48. nature of the information which is to be observed A Triangular icons notify the user of information requiring attention Important Circular icons with a diagonal bar notify the user S that the action indicated is prohibited Prohibited Filled circles with an exclamation mark notify the ay user of an action that must be performed Required 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 5 Unplug from odor or is in any other abnormal state can power Socket cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera If water or foreign objects get inside the camera switch the camera off remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Continued use of the camera can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not place the camera on an unstable surface This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower S This can cause a fire or electric shock i Do not use in the bathroom or shower Safety Notes _ Do not disassemble 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
49. ngle frame playback zooms in enlarges or out on a still image When you use this function a zoom bar is displayed Zoom scales 1600 x1200 pixel images Max 5x 1280 x 960 pixel images Max 4x 640 x 480 pixel images Max 2x D Pressing 4 or gt during zooming cancels zooming and moves to the next image After you have zoomed in on your image Press the DISP button Use A Y lt 4 and gt to zoom in on different parts of the image Press the DISP button again to revert to zoomed display Press the BACK button to return to normal unscaled display 2 You may not be able to use playback zoom for some images shot on other camera models This is useful for such things as checking the _ focus after you take a shot J 28 MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK Pressing the DISP button during playback switches the LCD monitor to the next display mode Press the DISP button several times to select multi frame 9 frame playback You cannot display text during multi frame playback D You cannot use multi frame playback while a menu is displayed Playback zoom cannot be used with multi frame playback Select a frame by using lt 4 P A and Y to move the cursor the orange box to the desired frame Press A or Y several times to switch to the previous page or the next page Press the DISP button to
50. not recorded Failing to switch the camera off first can also result in damage to the SmartMedia or malfunctions during PC connection USING THE OPTIONAL AC POWER ADAPTER DC IN 3V Socket Check that the camera is switched off Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 3V socket and then plug the AC power adapter into the power outlet The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible D The shape of the plug and socket outlet depends on the country of use Connecting the AC power adapter does not allow you to charge the Ni MH batteries Use the optional charger P 65 to charge the Ni _ MH batteries Sem STILLIMAGE mone g8 TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE Set the Mode switch to B To take pictures using the LCD monitor press the DISP button to switch the LCD monitor on Focal range Approx 80 cm 2 6 ft to infinity D if a CQCARD ERROR C1 WRITE ERROR CY READ ERROR or C CARD NOT INITIALIZED gt message appears see P 73 74 Loop the strap over your wrist brace your elbows firmly against your body and hold the camera with both hands D For close up shots use the Macro setting P 24 To minimize power consumption use the viewfinder switch the LCD monitor off to take pictures D The image will be blurred if the camera moves when taking the picture camera shake When shooting in lo
51. onnect the AC power adapter Then reload the batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again eThe battery exhausted ePurchase new batteries When the camera is connected to a personal computer PC the shot image appears on the camera s LCD monitor The camera no longer works correctly eThe special USB cable is not connected correctly to the PC or camera eThe PC is not switched on eSet up the camera and USB cable correctly eSwitch the PC on eThe camera has suffered an unforeseen eRemove the battery briefly and then problem reload the battery and try again T1 78 Specifications Model Digital Camera FinePix A201 CCD sensor 1 2 7 inch square pixel CCD with RGB Filter Number of total pixels 2 11 million pixels Number of effective pixels 2 0 million pixels Resolution 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels File format Still image JPEG Exif Ver 2 1 DPOF compatible Movie AVI format Motion JPEG Design rule for Camera File system Compliant Viewfinder Inverted Galiean finder Frame coverag 80 Lens Fujinon optical fixed focus lens Storage media SmartMedia 3 3V 2 to 128MB Focus distance f 5 5 mm equivalent to 36 mm on a 35 mm camera umber of frames recorded Exposure control 64 zones TTL metering Program AE exposure compensation available in Manual mode Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100 White balance Auto 7 positions
52. or burst 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 such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight This can cause a fire Do not place heavy objects on the camera This can cause the heavy object to tip over or fall and cause injury Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still connected This can damage the power cord or cables and cause a fire or electric shock Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or quilt This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC power adapter when you are cleaning the camera or if you intend to leave the camera unused for a long period Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock Using a flash too close to a person s eyes may temporarily affect the eyesight Take particular care when photographing infants and young children Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera Build up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years 84 EC Declaration of
53. ot is taken Self timer mode is automatically cancelled after each shot EV EXPOSURE COMPENSATION This mode can be selected in the MQM still image mode Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background eCorrection range 11 steps 1 5 EV to 1 5 EV in 0 3 EV increments See P 80 for information on EV The Brightness setting is disabled in the following situations e When the flash is used in Auto or Red Eye Reduction mode e When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode 7 amp Subjects for Which Exposure _ Adjustment is Particularly Effective Guide to using positive compensation Copying of printed text black characters on white paper 1 5 EV Backlit portraits 0 6 EV to 1 5 EV Very bright scenes such as snowfields and highly reflective subjects 0 9 EV Shots made up predominantly of sky 0 9 EV Guide to using negative compensation Spotlit subjects particularly against dark backgrounds 0 6 EV Copying of printed text white characters on black paper 0 6 EV Scenes with low reflectivity such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage 0 6 EV 39 40 WHITE BALANCE SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE a WHITE BALANCE a a ae AUTO D ie This mode can be selected in the MQM still image mode In Auto mod
54. ou use the LCD monitor to take shots To zoom in on your subject press A ITELE To zoom out press Y PJ WIDE D You cannot use the digital zoom for resolutions of D See P 54 for information on changing the file size setting A zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor Digital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalent LiM Equivalent to approx 36 mm 45 mm Max zoom scale 1 25x VGA Equivalent to approx 36 mm 90 mm Max zoom scale 2 5x 29 Set the Mode switch to PJ You can use B and lt 4 to move forward and backward respectively through your images When you set the Mode switch to Bl the last image shot is displayed 7 Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix A201 gt VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK 100 0009 Frame number DPOF 10 18 2001 Normal playback 4 No text displayed 4 Multi frame playback If you have specified DPOF settings the B icon is displayed The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the DISP button D See P 53 and 55 for more information on adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor You can use this camera to view excluding some uncompressed data images recorded ona FinePix A201 or images recorded onto a 3 3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix series MX series 26 or DX series digital camera PLAYBACK Z00M Pressing A or Y during si
55. ough the strap mount LANGUAGE used for screen display mP 52 Then pass the other end of the strap through The screens in this manual are shown in the loop of the thin cord and pull the strap ENGLISH tight 11 12 LOADING THE BATTERIES Compatible batteries Use two AA size alkaline batteries or two AA size nickel metal hydride Ni MH batteries Notes on Handling Batteries elt is recommended that you use same brand of alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera Do not use different types of batteries or old and new batteries together You cannot use lithium manganese or nickel cadmium Ni Cd batteries The operating lives of alkaline batteries vary between brands and the life of batteries you purchase may be shorter than the alkaline batteries provided with the camera Note also that due to the nature of alkaline batteries the time for which they can be used is shorter in cold locations at temperatures of 10 C 50 F or below Consequently Ni MH batteries are recommended Soiling fingerprints etc on the terminals of batteries can greatly reduce the time for which the batteries provide power You will need the optional charger P 65 to recharge Ni MH batteries See P 68 for notes on using batteries Slide the battery cover out and lift it open Insert the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons Close the batter
56. ould be used for some scenes and modes l dry cloth speed is slow eThe battery is flat ePurchase new batteries PROTECTED A protected frame was erased Protected files cannot be erased Unprotect the No photograph is taken eNo SmartMedia is loaded eLoad a SmartMedia FRAME frame using the camera on which the protection when the shutter button eThe SmartMedia is fully recorded elnsert a new SmartMedia or erase some was first applied is pressed unwanted frames eThe SmartMedia is write protected eRemove the write protection DPOF DPOF settings are specified for an To erase the image specify RESET as the eThe SmartMedia is not formatted eFormat the SmartMedia image you tried to erase DPOF setting P 50 eThe SmartMedia contact area is soiled eWipe the SmartMedia contact area with a clean dry cloth Prints were specified for more than The maximum number of frames for which eThe SmartMedia is damaged eLoad a new SmartMedia I DPOF FILE ERROR 1000 frames in the DPOF frame prints can be specified on the same eThe Power Save function has switched the eSwitch the camera on settings SmartMedia is 999 camera off eThe battery is exhausted ePurchase new batteries Troubleshooting gt If you think the camera is faulty check the following once more 76 Can t use the flash to take pictures eThe flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode eYou pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging
57. play the menu Use lt or P to select im ERASE and then use A or Y to select FRAME ALL FRAMES or FORMAT Press the MENU Ok button D Press the BACK button to exit the menu Formatting erases all the data on the SmartMedia including protected files P Mm amp 100 0009 MLL FRAMES BRASE ALE OK BACK MENU OK A confirmation message appears In FRAME mode use or B to select the file and then press the MENU OkK button When using ALL FRAMES or FORMAT press the MENU Ok button To cancel the frame erase procedure press the BACK button 41 48 PLAYBACK MENU HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS x DPOF DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as SmartMedia 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 the FinePix A201 On the FinePix A201 you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints Note that the warnings shown below may be displayed while you are specifying the prints CADPOF mP 74 If t
58. rring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies Trademark Information Camera Features and Accessories Features Superb high quality images from the 2 0 megapixel CCD with RGB Filter and high resolution Fujinon lens Maximum recording resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels 1 92 million pixels Compact and lightweight body Wide range of photography applications includes Macro function Automatic scene recognition auto white balance and AE functions built in Automatic high precision flash built in with extensive flash control functionality 2 5x digital zoom photography and up to 5x zoom playback functions Easy operation using the Mode switch and 4 way AV lt P button Shoots movies 320 x 240 pixels without sound e USB connection for quick and easy image file downloading using the enclosed Interface Set Built in PC Camera function Runs on 2 ordinary AA batteries Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system Design rule for Camera File system Accessories LR6 AA size alkaline Batteries 2 16 MB 3 3V SmartMedia 1 Supplied with eAnti static case 1 e ndex labels 1 Hand strap 1 Interface Set 1 e CD ROM Software for FinePix VE 1 e Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core 1 e Softwar
59. rtMedia straight when you load it into your camera Never remove the SmartMedia or switch the camera off during data recording during data erasing SmartMedia formatting or during frame advance when images are being played back These actions could result in damage to the SmartMedia Use only the SmartMedia specified for use with the FinePix A201 The use of other SmartMedia could damage the camera SmartMedia are precision electronic devices Do not bend drop or subject SmartMedia to excessive shocks Do not use or store SmartMedia in environments likely to be affected by strong static electricity or electrical noise M1 72 Notes on the SmartMedia Do not use or store SmartMedia in very hot humid or corrosive environments Take care not to touch the SmartMedia s contact area or allow the area to become soiled Use a dry lint free cloth to wipe away any soiling that does occur To avoid damage caused by static electricity always use the special static free case provided during transportation or storage or keep the SmartMedia in a storage case if available Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a trouser pocket This could subject the SmartMedia to excessive force when you sit down thereby damaging the SmartMedia The SmartMedia may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after extended periods of picture taking or image viewing This is normal and does not indicate a fault Inse
60. rting a SmartMedia that is charged with static electricity into your camera may result in a camera malfunction If this occurs switch the camera off and then on again Affix the label onto the designated area of the card Do not use third party labels as this can lead to problems when the card is inserted or removed When you attach the label take care that it does not cover any of the write protect area MNotes on Using SmartMedia with a PC f you intend to take photos using a SmartMedia that has been used on a PC format the SmartMedia on your camera When you format a SmartMedia in the camera and then shoot and record images a directory folder is automatically created Image data is then recorded in this directory Do not change or delete the directory folder names or file names on the SmartMedia from your PC as this will make it impossible to use the SmartMedia in your camera Always use the camera to erase image data ona SmartMedia To edit image data copy the image data to the PC s hard disk and then edit the copied data Specifications Type Image memory card for digital cameras SmartMedia Operating voltage 3 3V Conditions for use Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity 80 or less no condensation 37 mm x 45 mm x 0 76 mm 1 45 in x 1 77 in x 0 03 in W x H x D Dimensions Warning Displays i The batteries in the camera are fully Replace the batteries
61. s You cannot reset a portion of the settings without resetting them all SETTINGS The Settings chapter looks at functions available from SIOPTION in the a still Image movie and gt playback E List of settings Still Image mode pas Movie mode gt Playback mode OA AUTO M MANUAL FILE SIZE P 54 SET UP SET UP SET UP LCD BRIGHTNESS P 55 LCD BRIGHTNESS P 55 LCD BRIGHTNESS P 55 E SET UP menu options a ooms eR Explanation This is a function that reduces power consumption and then automatically switches the camera off to prevent POWER SAVE ONOI battery depletion when the camera is not being used See P 56 for details USB MODE DSC PC CAM DSC See P 57 for details DATE TIME SET M Ea e use this to set the date and time See P 16 for This setting selects the volume of the beep emitted by the BEEP 8 KOWOPERE camera during camera operation LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANCAIS ENGLISH rene English or French as the language used for screen USING THE OPTION MENU 4 QUALITY LCD BRIGHTNESS O MANUAL SET UP Oo AUTO 9 CET E T Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen Use lt 4 or P to select SIOPTION and A or Y to select the desired setting Press the MENU OK button to move to the selected setting Using SET UP If you selected SET UP the SET UP scre
62. selectable in Manual mode Focal range Normal Approx 80 cm 2 6 ft to infinity Macro Approx 8 cm 13 cm 3 1 in 5 1 in Shutter speeds Variable speed 1 2 sec to 1 1000 sec combined with mechanical shutter Flash Auto flash using flash control sensor Effective range Approx 0 8 m 3 0 m 2 6 ft 9 8 ft Flash modes Auto Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash Suppressed Flash Slow Synchro LCD monitor 1 6 inches 55 000 pixels D TFD Self Timer 10 sec timer clock 2m 1600 x 1200 im 1280 x 960 WEA 640 x 480 Quality Mode NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL Image Data Size Approx 770KB Approx 390KB Approx 200KB Approx 620KB Approx 320KB Approx 130KB 4MB_ MG 4S 9 12 30 Approx 23 sec 8MB MG 8S 8 o 61 Approx 47 sec 16MB MG 16S SW Approx 94 sec 32MB MG 32S SW a e e o e j r oore 64MB MG 64S SW 82 159 3 101 198 497 Approx 385 sec 128MB MG 128SW Input Output Terminals lt Special USB socket USB 1 for image data output with a personal computer DC IN 3V Power input socket Socket for specified AC power adapter Power Supply and Others Power supply Use one of the following e 2AA size alkaline batteries e 2AA size Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries sold separately e AC Power Adapter AC 8V sold separately No of available shots using battery battery life With LCD monitor With LCD monitor
63. ts File Size Quality Mode FINE NORMAL 1600 x 1200 BASIC OM 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Image Data Size 4MB MG 4S 770KB oes 390KB 200KB FINE NORMAL NORMAL 620KB ferox 320KB m 130KB 8MB MG 8S 16MB MG 16S SW 32MB MG 32S SW 64MB MG 64S SW 128MB MG 128SW The number of available shots are shown for formatted SmartMedia FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION You can select the Framing Guide function in a 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 D The framing guideline is not recorded on the image The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the recorded pixels into three parts horizontally and vertically When the image is printed the resulting print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame Use this frame when you want to position your main subject in the center of the frame or when you want to align your shot with the horizon This feature provides a clear guide to the subject size and the overall balance of the shot so that you get exactly the shot you want 23 24 amp MACRO CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close up shots If the flash is set to AUTO or Red eye Reduction mode it is automatically set to Suppressed Flash mode Effective Photography Range Approx 8
64. uding interference that may cause undesired operation 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 installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Notes on the Grant To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules this product must be used with a Fujifilm specified ferrite core USB cable and DC supply cord
65. w light conditions use the flash P 34 or a tripod to prevent blurred images due to camera shake Be careful to ensure that the lens flash and flash control sensor are not obscured by your hands or the camera strap D If the lens flash or flash control sensor is obscured by your fingers or the camera strap you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness exposure for your shot Check that the lens is clean If it is dirty clean the 20 _ lens as described on P 67 STILL IMAGE MODE MA TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE 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 D 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 situations use the viewfinder to take the shot 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 dark for a moment This is normal and does not indicate a fault D The flash charging time may increase when the battery charge getting lower D Since the amount of image
66. y cover D Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover Take care not to drop the batteries when you open or close the battery cover You should carry a spare set of batteries sold separately when taking pictures LOADING THE SmartMedia SmartMedia sold separately E Only use 3 3V SmartMedia MG 4S 4MB MG 16SW 16MB ID MG 8S 8MB MG 32SW 32MB ID MG 16S 16MB MG 64SW 64MB ID MG 32S 32MB MG 128SW 128MB ID MG 64S 64MB D Image files cannot be recorded or erased if a write protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia D Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia D Some 3 3V SmartMedia are labelled as 3V or ID cards D See P 71 72 for more information on SmartMedia Check that the camera is switched off Then hold the camera so that the battery cover faces upwards and slide the cover out to open it Push the SmartMedia firmly into the SmartMedia slot as far as it will go Close the battery cover Dit you open the battery cover while the camera is still switched on the camera is automatically switched off to protect the SmartMedia D The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it is inserted facing the wrong way Be careful not to apply undue force to the SmartMedia REMOVING THE SmartMedia that the batteries do not fall out of the camera Check that the indicator in the view

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