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FujiFilm A200 Digital Camera User Manual

1. Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash 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 You cannot use this setting in Macro close up photography Red Eye Effect 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 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
2. Battery compartment Nomenclature Sample display Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Still photography mode Macro EV Flash White balance Photography mode p Number of remaining shots EM a Quality mode TE Battery low warning tW Camera shake warning Zoom bar Date _ __1 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Playback mode m amp amp 100 0001 frame number lt _aBattery low warning Playback mode Protection d DPOF KAPATA Date 10 LEAFE LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD Picture Card Compatible batteries Use two AA size alkaline batteries or two AA size nickel metal hydride Ni MH batteries Notes on Handling Batteries It is recommended that you use the same brand of alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera Never use a battery when the Outer casing outer casing is split or peeling as A this could result in a short circuit and cause major problems due to battery fluid leakage or overheating 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
3. ano DIGITAL ZOOM 1 EJ A gt y A M You can use the digital zoom function for only 1M 0 3M quality settings Note that the digital zoom only functions when you use the LCD monitor to take shots To zoom in on your subject press A GITELE To zoom out press Y mAWIDE You cannot use the digital zoom for 2M F or 2M N See P 36 for information on changing the quality 26 setting A zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor Digital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalent 1M Equivalent to approx 36 mm to 45 mm Max zoom scale 1 25x 0 3M Equivalent to approx 36 mm to 90 mm Max zoom scale 2 5x anoe W 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 8 Suppressed Flash mode e Effective Photography Range Approx 8 cm to 13 cm 3 1 in to 5 1 in 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 4 Forced Flash or S4 Slow Synchro setting in the menu screen P 37 39 However you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness exposure for your shot When shooting
4. 57 58 PLAYBACK MENU gag HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS DPOF DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as xD Picture Card The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to DPOF be printed This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix A200 On the FinePix A200 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 CDPOF SPECIFIED ERASE OK CDPOF SPECIFIED ERASE ALL OK P 52 When you erase the image the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time RESET DPOF OK P 62 If you load an xD Picture Card that contains frames specified for printing on another camera those print specifications are all reset and replaced by the new print specifications DPOF FILE ERROR P 107 Up to 999 frames can be specified on the same xD Picture Card PLAYBACK MENU da DPOF SET FRAME 1 D mO DO Bo MENU OK CIND E e T H BACK Set the Mode switch to PJ 4 C gt 4 A Press the MENU OK button to display the Use lt q gt to select fa
5. gt The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy HA Lit rea GL_ Blinking rea The batteries in the camera are fully depleted or very low on charge Replace the batteries or have new batteries ready we There is a strong likelihood of camera shake because the shutter speed is slow Use flash photography However a tripod should be used for some scenes and modes There is no xD Picture Card loaded Load the xD Picture Card in the correct direction CARD NOT es P The xD Picture Card is not formatted The xD Picture Card contact area is soiled e Camera fault Format the xD Picture Card e Wipe the contact area on the xD Picture Card with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the xD Picture Card If the error message is still displayed replace the xD Picture Card e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer ICARD ERROR The xD Picture Card contact area is soiled The xD Picture Card is damaged The xD Picture Card format is incorrect e Camera fault e Wipe the contact area on the xD Picture Card with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the xD Picture Card If the error message is still displayed replace the xD Picture Card e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer The xD Picture Card is fully recorded Erase some images or use an xD Picture Card e You attempted
6. 5 VAN Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards 4 Fast forward Rewind Ra through the movie Rewind Forward lt D e Each time you press lt 8 or when the movie is paused Skip playback Ne the movie advances or goes back one frame e Hold down the button to move through the frames quickly Playing back movie files and then play back the saved file e This camera may not be able to play back movie files 10 fps that were recorded on a camera other than FinePix A200 This camera cannot play back sound e To play back movie files on a computer save the movie file on the xD Picture Card to the computer s hard disk e Movie files contain large amounts of data Depending on the performance of the computer movies may not run smoothly if the computer cannot process the images quickly enough 49 PLAYBACK MENU TT ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING O MENU OK BACK Set the Mode switch to PF Press the MENU OK button to view the menu screen lt 5 gt gt A Use lt P to select tir ERASE Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be recovered You should copy important files that you do not want to be erased to your computer or another media FORMAT Erases all the files Because formatting also erases protected files check carefully before formatting a card and copy any f
7. You can set the SET UP in 6 PI and see Press A or Y to select a menu option and mode then press lt or B to change the setting Press the MENU Ok button to display the Press the MENU OkK button menu screen Press lt or gt to select SHI OPTION and then press A or Y to select SET UP Press the MENU OK button 64 The screen shown is for still photography D Press e for DATE TIME or RESET ALL E List of settings Gi Still photography mode p22 Movie mode gt Playback mode GA AUTO _ GM MANUAL x LCD BRIGHTNESS P 63 LCD BRIGHTNESS P 63 LCD BRIGHTNESS P 63 SET UP SET UP SET UP E SET UP Menu Options Settings Display Factory Explanation This option specifies whether or not an image checking screen photography results is displayed after you take a shot POSTVIEW ON OFF ON The photography results are displayed for about 2 seconds and then automatically recorded If the camera is not used for approximately 30 seconds this function temporarily POWER SAVE ONORE ON switches off the LCD monitor See P 66 for details USB MODE DSC PC CAM DSC See P 67 for details Gi DATE TIME SET Use this option to correct the date or time See P 15 for details LCD ON OFF ON om tiis opl ion e spec iy nether tha DEP monitor is automatically switched ON or BEEP J LOW
8. BACK button Even if you stop the procedure immediately some files will be erased FORMAT d MEE FORMAT FORMAT OK ERASE ALL DATA Co k MII BAC K IKO do Biee Bo MENU OK Pressing the MENU OK button erases all the files and initializes the xD Picture Card Formatting erases protected files also If the LCARDERROR WAITE ERROR TREAD ERROR or CL CARD NOT INITIALIZED message appears refer to P 106 107 before formatting the xD Picture Card and take the appropriate measures 53 PLavBack MENU On PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME ALL MENU OK BACK Set the Mode switch to PF Press the MENU OK button to view the menu screen Multi frame playback is an easy way to select images to be protected P 29 Protection is a setting that prevents images from being accidentally erased However FORMAT erases all images regardless of protection 54 setting P 53 PROTECT UNPROTECT ALL PROTECT ALL FRAME SET RESET A Use lt 4 or gt to select On PROTECT UNPROTECT ALL PROTECT Removes the protection from all the UNPROTECT ALL files PROTECT ALL FRAME SET RESET PROTECT ALL Protects all the files FRAME SET RESET Protects or unprotects only the selected file 4
9. DPOF menu screen Continued on next page gt 59 PLAYBACK MENU d DPOF SET FRAME Press A or Y to select DATE Use lt 4 and gt to select DATE ON or DATE OFF The selected setting is then valid for all frames with DPOF settings 60 Press A to select OK Press the MENU OK button Use lt 8 or gt to display the frame for which you want to specify DPOF settings Press A or Y to set YES for the frame to be printed and then press the MENU Ok button or gt To specify more DPOF settings repeat steps and D DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies TOTAL shows the total number of frames for which prints have been ordered 100 0014 005 When you have finished the settings always select FINISH and press the MENU OK button 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 xD Picture Card Continued on next page 61 PLAYBACK MENU d DPOF SET FRAME DPOF settings cannot be changed E3 100 0009 DPOF RESET DPOF OK OK BACK If you select a frame for which DPOF
10. FUJIFILM Exif Print xD Picture Card DIGITAL CAMERA Designed for P 2 0 a FinePix PIXELS Getting Ready digital Tools for the imagination Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playbac S a y Settings OWNER S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A200 correctly Please follow the instructions carefully BL00224 200 1 Warning 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 A To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons 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 t
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13. available shots and the actual number of available shots increases in proportion to the capacity of the xD Picture Card Quality mode 2M F 2M N 1M 0 3M Number of recorded pixels 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Image Data Size Approx 620KB Approx 390KB Approx 320KB Approx 130KB DPC 16 16MB 25 39 49 122 DPC 32 32MB 50 79 99 247 DPC 64 64MB 101 159 198 497 DPC 128 128MB 204 319 398 997 Number of available shots displayed on the camera for a new xD Picture Card formatted in the camera avo FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION LCD monitor OFF LCD monitor ON Framing guideline Scene You can select the framing guide function in B Still photography mode The mode shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the DISP button Press the DISP button to display the framing guideline The framing 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 25
14. gt gt P Q A RA To change the date and time Press the MENU OK button Use lt or gt to select Sai OPTION and then use A or Y to select SET UP Press the MENU Ok button Select DATE TIME and press BP See P 15 for information on setting the date and 16 time To change the date display format You can select your preferred date format DATE TIME MM DD YYYY gt ZAAI TE ii 59 Press lt 4 or gt to select the date format Press A or Y to set the format Refer to the table below for details of the settings Setting Explanation YYYY MM DD Paonia date in the year month MM DDIYYYY eee date in the month day DD MM YYYY Displays the date in the day month year format Checking the remaining battery charge Switch the camera on and check that no battery level warning or is displayed on the LCD monitor If no icon is displayed there is ample charge left in the battery e 1 Lit red Battery charge low Replace or recharge the battery as it will run out shortly e J Blinking red The battery is exhausted The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working Replace or recharge the battery The above estimates are for the Still photography modes In Playback mode the transition from Cg to CI m
15. if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result This icon indicates that death or serious injury can result if the information is ignored A WARNING This icon indicates that personal injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored CAUTION The icons shown below are used to indicate the 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 user of an action that must be performed Required N WARNING 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 Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Z Unplug from power Socket 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
16. n Windows XP the y removable disk appears a FinePix F3 as FinePix for the J DOCM second and subsequent O 100 FUJI 88 connections 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 TIP To open a folder click on the plus symbol Windows or arrow gt Macintosh to the left of the folder Windows Fie Edt View Go Bookmuks Sa le lt FinePixViewer 2001_1212 File Edit View Go Bookmarks Sa e Desktop z J My Documents CJ My Muse Desktop J My Computer Fa 3 Floppy A Qj My Pictures oo 1c 2 My Congest aS D 3 3 ree iA E Finepix E Local Dish IC lt 3 My Documents a Local Disk D Mac OS Bap e g Dam Oe Macintosh HO ENG b Q Apptications ri 05 9 b C Documents CF FinePieviewer O 20020110 Indicates the folder in which FinePixViewer is installed 5 Double click a still image thumbnail to open an image window For more information on using the software refer to How to use FinePixViewer in the HELP menu which was installed from the CD ROM Always use the prescribed procedure when disconnecting or switching off the camera P 86 8 2 Making a FinePix CD Album For using ImageMixer VCD for FinePix to create CD albums and video CDs To create CD Rs or video CD
17. BACK Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 3V socket on the camera and then plug Always use the prescribed procedure when the adapter itself into the main power outlet disconnecting or switching off the camera 1 Slide the power switch to the side to turn P 86 the camera on 2 Set the USB MODE setting in the Take care to ensure that the special USB cable is 7 connected the correct way around and that the plugs SET UP menu to PC CAM P 64 65 are pushed fully into the connection sockets 3 Slide the power switch to the side to turn the camera off Select Macro mode for close up shots P 27 Although the icon is not displayed 83 84 E Camera Operation D Eas N e When the camera and computer are exchanging data the self timer lamp flashes and the viewfinder lamp flashes alternately green and orange e PC CAM appears on the screen e Power Save is disabled when the camera is connected to a USB port Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the PC See P 86 for information on the disconnection procedure If the camera is used as a PC camera a light source such as fluorescent tube stand can be used to illuminate the subject and get a brighter image When the camera is connected to a computer as a PC camera the color tones on the LCD monitor may change briefly 3 E PC Operation 1 FinePixViewe
18. HIGH OFF LOW This setting selects the volume of the beep emitted by the camera during camera operation LANGUAGE a Ai ENGLISH Select English French or German as the language used for screen display This resets all camera settings including the photography and playback menu OK _ settings other than the date and time to the factory default values set at shipment When you press B a confirmation screen appears To proceed press the MENU OK button again 65 RESET ALL SET UP POWER SAVE SET UP IMAGE DISPLAY OFF POWER SAVE USB MODE DSC DATE TIME SET v OKJ BACK 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 66 used for approximately 2 minutes qx gt gt Sid Am To bri
19. Press A or Y to select UNPROTECT ALL PROTECT ALL or FRAME SET RESET Press the MENU OkK button to confirm the selection Continued on next page 55 PLAYBACK MENU Om PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME ALL FRAME SET RESET On 100 00 FRAME SET RES 09 ET PROTECT OK OK BACK w a E gt gt Bo MENU OK A On 100 0009 FRAME SET RESET UNPROTECT OK OK BACK gt Q r s Press lt 4 or gt to select the file to be protected Press the MENU OK button to protect the file currently displayed To protect another file repeat steps and To finish protecting files press the BACK button To remove the protection press the MENU OK button PROTECT ALL O MENU OK Press the MENU Ok files On 100 0009 To stop the procedure mid way If the photographed images are very large protecting or unprotecting all the UNPROTECT ALL ET DISP _ te MENU OK button to protect all the PROTECT ALL frames may take some time X B A C KIJNTAJN If you want to shoot a picture or a movie during the procedure press the BACK button To then return to protecting or unprotecting all the frames start the procedure on page 54 from step Press the MENU OK button to unprotect all the files Z
20. The actual user registration page may differ slightly in appearance from the sample shown here 6 When you have entered all the required information click the Registration button at the bottom of the page Once you complete the registration a confirmation E mail is sent Wait a few moments until the message is sent E For Mac OS X To use the FinePix Internet services users must first register Follow the steps below to register Users can be registered for free 1 Double click the FinePixViewer icon in the installed folder 2 Click the User s Registration button The Operation Selection dialog box appears lt User s Registration button gt e 3 Select User s registration and click the OK button x 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 Operation Selection User s registration for first time registration Menu acquisition if you have already registered The User s Registration dialog box opens Select the country or area where you are living and click the OK button The actual user registration page may differ slightly in appearance from the sample shown here If the country or area where you are living does not appear in the pull down lis
21. applied Nothing happens when use the Mode switch e Camera malfunction e The battery exhausted e Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power adapter Then reload the batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again e Purchase new batteries When the camera is connected to a personal computer PC the shot image appears on the camera s LCD monitor e The special USB cable is not connected correctly to the PC or camera e The PC is not switched on e Set up the camera and USB cable correctly e Switch the PC on The camera no longer works correctly e The camera has suffered an unforeseen problem e Remove the batteries briefly and then reload the batteries and try again 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 speed When the amount of light striking the CCD do
22. as described in the instructions provided 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 102 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 Soil 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 bat
23. available shots In most cases the 2M N NORMAL setting provides more than adequate image quality For printing on A6 postcard paper gt 1M For an image attached to E mail or used on a website 0 3M image quality can be changed afterwards using FinePixViewer software which is provided with camera PHOTOGRAPHY MENU amp FLASH Displaying the menus P 34 4 AUTO This mode can be selected in the GA BM still photography modes Use the flash mode that best suits your shot 5 modes AUTO 4 and S Effective flash range in GA AUTO mode Approx 0 8 m to 3 m 2 6 ft to 9 8 ft If you use the flash in very dusty conditions or when it is snowing white dots may appear in the image due to the flash reflecting off the dust particles or snowflakes Try taking the shot with the flash switched off The flash charging time may increase if the charge remaining in the batteries is low When you take a shot using the flash you may see the video image disappear and the screen go dark as the flash charges The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging AUTO Auto Flash Mode 3 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 38 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU FLASH
24. destination folder and then click the Next gt button Confirmation screen shown may appear To continue with the settings click the Yes button 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 Pome mat te my sere Sgt Pe he FE LE ba ome m d he aoe Q QuickTime Snes 1e tunn seem ov oye cemmrre 4 f Es fe amon Click Agree button in the Software License Agreement window QuckTine Sottings xj Connection Speed Quack Tine wel choose among mulicle v sens of riemet a a pade an lcreres ericene speed you pecz 56 Khor Modem SDN gt IT Allow Multiple Sienultanacus Srasme Quick Time s dola is to pay one stream at a tme Use thes option to allow of mohe resns Thes may dogode perkomance your bandwidth is exceeded af If the Connection speed window appears set the correct speed for your environment of connection and then click the Next button If you do not know your connection speed simply click the Next button 7 Install NetMeeting as directed by the on screen instructions x If NetMeeting 3 01 or later is already installed on your PC this installation is not performed 8 Install ImageMixer VCD for FinePix as directed by the on screen instructions 9 Close the Readme window 10 Install WINASPI as directed by the on scree
25. do not want to be erased to your computer or another media DISP MENU OK BACK st Pressing the MENU OkK button erases the frame individual file displayed When erasing is complete the next image appears and the ERASE OK message is displayed To erase another frame repeat steps 3 and 4 Panay SELECTING OA AUTO OR GM MANUAL TOWE ns MENU OK lt 3 i O SET UP Set the Mode switch to B LCD BRIGHTNESS D See P 44 for information on shooting movies GA AUTO This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of conditions Press the MENU Ok button to display the menu OM MANUAL Use lt 4 or gt to select SHI OPTION and F 5 then use A or Y to select ti AUTO or This mode allows you to specify your own P3 MANUAL brightness and white balance settings Press the MENU OK button to confirm the selection 33 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION BACK Press the MENU OK button to display the menu Use lt 4 and gt to select the menu item and A and Y to change the setting Press the MENU Ok button to confirm the selection 34 671972002 When you validate the settings the respective icons appear at the top of the screen The settings available
26. in a place with high temperature and high humidity Do not drop or subject this device to strong shocks This device may emit a humming noise but this is normal If used near a radio this device may cause static so play the radio in a distant place 103 104 Notes on the xD Picture Card Hlmage Memory Card 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 recording of new image data When using a new Memory Card or a Memory Card that has been initialized by a PC be sure to initialize format initialize the card with your digital camera before using it E Protecting Your Data Data may be lost or destroyed in the following situations Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed 1 Removal of the memory card or turning the power off while the memory card is being accessed i e during record erase initialization and playback operations 2 Improper handling and use of the memory card by the user or third party We recommend saving your important data to another media i e MO disk CD R hard disk etc E Notes on Handling xD Picture Card Keep xD Picture Cards out of the reach of s
27. lt and gt to zoom in on different image When you use this function a zoom bar parts of the image is displayed Press the DISP button again to revert to Zoom scales zoomed display 2M 1600 x1200 pixel images Max 10x You may not be able to use playback zoom for some 1M 1280 x 960 pixel images Max 8x i images shot on other camera models 0 3M 640 x 480 pixel images Max 4x 2 Press the BACK button to return to normal unscaled display ing or P duri i i 7 A poet A fe a al cancers zooming This is useful for such things as checking the focus 30 amp Multi frame playback cannot be used with Playback zoom after you take a shot gt m ERASING SINGLE FRAME 1 O O Bise I atte Set the Mode switch to PF Press the MENU Ok button to display the Menu screen on the LCD monitor To revert to image playback without erasing the image select BACK and press the MENU OkK button Select FRAME in the tir ERASE menu and press the MENU Ok button See P 50 for more information on ALL FRAMES and FORMAT 31 m ERASING SINGLE FRAME Press lt or B 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
28. or leak and cause fire or injury as a result S 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 or burst Oo 115 116 Safety Notes Z N WARNING Z N CAUTION Keep xD Picture Cards out of the reach of small children Because xD Picture Cards are small they can be accidentally swallowed by small children Be sure to store xD Picture Cards out of the reach of small children If a child accidentally swallows an xD Picture Card seek medical advice immediately S 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 th
29. pixels 640 x 480 pixels File format Still image JPEG Exif Ver 2 2 DPOF compatible Movie AVI format Motion JPEG Design rule for Camera File system Compliant Viewfinder Inverted Galiean finder Frame coverage 80 Lens Fujinon optical fixed focus lens Aperture F2 8 F5 6 automatically selected Storage media xD Picture Card 16MB to 128MB Focus distance f 5 5 mm equivalent to 36 mm on a 35 mm camera Exposure control 64 zones TTL metering Program AE exposure compensation available in Manual mode Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100 White balance Auto 7 positions 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 5 inches 55 000 pixels D TFD Self Timer 10 sec timer clock Standard number of available shots recording time per xD Picture Card Quality mode 2M F 2M N 1M 0 3M 320 1160 Number of recorded pixels 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 320 x 240 160 x 120 Image Data Size Approx 620KB Approx 390KB Approx 320KB Approx 130KB DPC 16 16MB 25 39 49 122 Approx 1 5 min Ap
30. 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 soil dust and minor impacts when it is being carried 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 e Compatible with Windows 98 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP or iMac Mac OS 8 6 to 9 2 Mac OS X 10 1 2 to 10 1 3 and models that support USB as standard e Compatible with SmartMedia of 3 3V 4MB to 128MB DPC AD PC Card Adapter The PC Card Adapter allows the xD Picture Card and SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard ATA compliant PCMCIA 2 1 PC card Type Il e Compatible with SmartMedia of 3 3V 2MB to 128MB 99 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly gt Be sure to read this information in conjunction with Safety Notes P 114 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 In the rain or in very humid dirty or dusty places In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises such a
31. settings have already been specified the CRESET DPOF OK message appears Pressing the MENU Ok button erases all the DPOF settings already specified You must then Pressing the MENU Ok button confirms the specify the DPOF settings again DPOF settings Pressing the BACK button returns you to the settings screen 5 Y Press the BACK button to leave the previous settings unchanged Pressing the MENU Ok button confirms all the During playback check that the icon is 62 settings displayed for the previous settings ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS B o MENU OK O0 COK BACK OPTION SET UP G AUTO G MANUAL You can set the monitor brightness in ia PJ Use lt 4 or gt to adjust the LCD monitor CE and 2 mode brightness Press the MENU OkK button to display the Press the MENU Ok button menu screen Press lt 4 or P to select Sai Settings and then press A or Y to select LCD BRIGHTNESS Press the MENU Ok button To exit this procedure without changing the settings press the BACK button USING SET UP CE z T 1 FOCO ZAN Q SET UP p B o MENU OK C rosy LEW CTED ait USB MODE DSC DATE TIME SET v O K 3 B ACK OPTION SET UP LCD BRIGHTNESS Le AUTO MANUAL
32. to turn the camera on and off Main actions performed by A V dand gt lt lt gt gt Change frame in playback we A E 9 Digital zoom Playback zoom Vv DISP button You can use this button to select the LCD monitor display When shooting Switches the LCD monitor on and off or displays the framing guides During playback Switches text display on and off or selects multi frame playback Switching between still photography playback and movies Osiil photography For recording still photography BJPlayback For playing back recorded data ym Movie For recording movies P 44 MENU OK button Displays the menu screen when you are shooting or playing back images You also press this button to confirm a menu selection BACK button Press this button to stop a procedure midway through BASIC OPERATION GUIDE Using the Menus MENU OK Display the menu Press the MENU Ok button Select a menu option Select a setting Press the lt or gt Press the A or Y Confirm your selection Press the MENU OK button f MENU OK J In the Owner s Manual black triangles BACK are used to indicate up down left Press this button to stop and right A Y is used to indicate a procedure midway up down Left and right are indicated through by lt 4 and P respectively Displaying the On screen Help Help messages are displayed at t
33. tree ont cach Neat 2 aenea gt Bibel Specty te ween de Oe ahane C cs Jada New Hardware Wizard Note 6 69 2 4 5 70 A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation Click the OK button CSS connect a camara wrid you ferich inelaling the Oo agcaions on AANA E Oa SO CS Stk 1 Guide bolere you begin tha Contras when you cick the OK bution ED cet The software version is checked If the window shown below appears click the OK button to uninstall the software Confirmation Software of an earlier version is installed _ _ When you click the OK button software of an earlier Fujifilm Camera version is deleted automatically and the installation of new software is You can go back to the previous screen by clicking the Cancel button a The USB drivers are installed Install FinePixViewer FinePixViewer installation begins and notes and warnings are displayed When you have confirmed these click the Next gt button The User License Agreement for this software is displayed Read the agreement carefully and then if you agree to the terms of the Agreement click the Yes button If you click the No button the software is not installed Welcome to the Initai hanid wio asd foe FinePaViewer Ve 21 The intai O Wizard wd stad Fraa Ver 21 en pens computer To continue cick Next Eke a Check the installation
34. you to shoot movies up to 20 seconds at the setting or 80 seconds at p the Ta Aah without vine See P 47 a The available shooting time and the CSTANDBY information on quality settings message are shown on the LCD monitor Movie format Motion JPEG P 111 320 x 240 pixels I 160 x 120 pixels selectable 10 frames per second E xD Picture Card standard shooting time Without sound xD Picture Card Quality mode Capacity 320 160 Select Macro mode for close up shots P 27 DPC 16 16MB Approx 1 5 min Approx 5 0 min Depending on the available space on the xD Picture DPC 32 32MB Approx 3 1 min Approx 10 1 min Card the available shooting time per movie may be DPC 64 64MB Approx 6 4 min Approx 20 2 min shorter aaa aE You cannot switch the LCD monitor off in this mode DP C 128 128MB eee It may not be possible to play back your movie on The available shooting time displayed on the camera other cameras for a new xD Picture Card formatted in the camera When you press the shutter button the camera starts shooting 3 When you press the shutter button there is a very brief delay before the camera starts shooting STANDBY N Zoom bar You can use A and W to zoom in and out A You do not need to hold down the shutter button zoom bar is disp
35. you use Suppressed Flash the Automatic White Balance function P 111 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 106 for information on the camera shake warning S4 Slow Synchro 3 This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter speed This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop 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 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY amp sci ne menus 30 SELF TIMER This mode can be selected in the GA still photography 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 Locate the subject in the LCD monitor or viewfinder and frame the shot Then press the shutter button to start the self timer The self timer is automatically cancelled in the following situations e When you take a picture e When you switch from the BA Still image mode Do not stand in front of the camera when you press to another mode the shutter button as this will result in an incorrect 40 e When the camera is switched off brightness exposure setting
36. PixViewer for Mac OS 8 6 9 x Acrobat Reader English folder Double click English Reader Installer Proceed with the installation as directed by the on screen instructions 75 6 4 Installation on a Mac OS X 6 4 1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X NOTE AVI movies cannot be played back on version 10 0 4 1 Switch your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X Do not launch any other applications 2 Load the enclosed CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The FinePix window opens NOTE If the FinePix window does not open automatically double click the CD ROM icon K k FinePix installer for MacOS8 6 9 Fanepivview acOS8 6 9 x h LS installer for MacOS X FinePixView for MacOS X 3 Double click Installer for MacOS X Installer for MacOS X D gt 4 Click the icon o meat tna eVorwer Authorization You need an Administrator password to install the software amema nmas oem Cn 5 Enter the administrator name and password Then click the OK button You need an administrator password to make changes using Installer Password Can Ge 6 Click the Continue button 7 Quit any other programs that are running and then click the Continue button 8 Click Cntinue button in the Software License Agreement window 9 Select t
37. ay take less time Power Save Function If the camera is not used for 2 minutes this function automatically switches it off When this function is enabled the LCD monitor switches off to conserve battery power if the camera is not used in any way for 30 seconds See P 66 for details 17 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 o a 3 PE MENU OK 2 OPTION 4 LCD BRIGHTNESS G AUTO MANUAL Press the MENU OkK button to display the menu screen Use AV lt 4P to select SET UP from the Gai OPTION menu Press the MENU OK button SET UP A LCD ON BEEP HIGH IPIE ENGLISH RESET ALL OK Co K MK BACK The SET UP screen appears Use A or Y to select LANGUAGE Use gt to select ENGLISH FRANCAIS or DEUTSCH You can cycle through the language settings by pressing gt The screens in this manual are shown in English See P 64 for more information on the Gai OPTION menu Basic Photography BASIC OPERATION GUIDE You ve read the chapter on getting ready and the camera is now set up and ready to take pictures The Basic Photography section explains the three basic steps of taking pictures viewing pictures and erasing pictures Master the basic steps by actually trying them out on the camera as you go POWER switch Slide this switch
38. 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 98 to recharge Ni MH batteries See P 101 for notes on using batteries xD Picture Card sold separately DPC 32 32MB DPC 128 128MB DPC 16 16MB DPC 64 64MB Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD Picture Card Because xD Picture Cards are small they can be accidentally swallowed by small children Be sure to store xD Picture Cards out of the reach of small children If a child accidentally swallows an xD Picture Card seek medical advice immediately See P 104 105 for more information on xD Picture Card 11 LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD Picture Card Slide the battery cover out and lift it open Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover You should carry a spare set of batteries sold separately when taking pictures Do not open the battery cover while the camera is still switched on as this could corrupt the image files on the xD Picture Card or damage the xD Picture Card itself Insert the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons When you want to replace t
39. ck location on the xD Picture Card You can use this camera to view still images recorded on the FinePix A200 or still images excluding 2g some uncompressed images recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD Picture Cards cimon MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK Normal playback No text displayed ee DO DISP O J MENU OK Multi frame playback In playback mode the display shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the DISP button Press the DISP button until the multi frame playback screen 9 frames appears You cannot display text during multi frame playback Select a frame by using lt 4 gt A and Y to move the cursor the orange box to the desired frame Press the A or Y several times to switch to the previous page or the next page You can enlarge the selected image by pressing the DISP button again You cannot use multi frame playback while a menu is displayed Playback zoom cannot be used with multi frame playback 29 gt not PLAYBACK ZOOM 2 Soe A ry f EN pise lt lt gt gt Sy O MENU OK A NA Pressing A or Y during single frame After you have zoomed in on your image playback zooms in enlarges or out on a still Press the DISP button i f i Use A Y
40. ckets E Camera Operation 4 Va of E Sy W e When the camera and computer are exchanging data the self timer lamp flashes and the viewfinder lamp flashes alternately green and orange e DSC appears on the screen e Power Save is disabled when the camera is connected to a USB port Before replacing the xD Picture Card always disconnect the camera from the PC using the procedure on P 86 3 Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the PC See P 86 for information on the disconnection procedure E PC Operation Windows 98 98 SE Me 2000 Professional The Windows CD ROM may also be required during installation In this event switch CD ROMs as directed by the on screen instructions e FinePixViewer automatically starts up a0 ROPER m Screen for M i m Windows 98 SE idi 1am e A removable disk icon appears and you can use your PC to transfer files to and from the camera Windows Macintosh Removable untitled Disk If the above operations do not occur you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed on your PC Complete the required PC setup procedures Then reconnect the camera to your PC 82 Windows XP 1 The Found New Hardware help message appears in the bottom right corner of your screen This message will close when the settings are completed No action is require
41. con 2 Double click Installer for MacOS8 6 9 x to launch the Installer 3 The Installer setup screen appears Click the Installing FinePixViewer button 3 For more information on what is installed click the Read Me First button and Using FinePixViewer button Overs of me Basat Pine a rame Pore tane 4 A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation Click the OK button 5 The User License Agreement for this software is displayed Read the agreement carefully and then if you agree to the terms of the Agreement click the Yes button If you click the No button the software is not installed 73 6 Select the installation destination for 7 Install QuickTime as directed by the on FinePixViewer and ImageMixer VCD for screen instructions and then restart your FinePix Macintosh Click the Open button to open the installation If you have already installed QuickTime version destination folder 5 0 2 or later this installation is not performed Macintosh 1 Eject Desktop CewS Cancet_ C Serums ere Select the installation destination folder Click the Save button emery Quct Time voll chose emong att ple versions of 1 System Folder Eject Toler tet morn kanod onthe Connactaon spoed you apati fy MK YM Storage Coenen Crew 56 Kbps Modem ISON O Allow Multiple Simultaneous Streams n Quic
42. cover opens when the camera is switched on When you first switch the camera on the date is cleared Press the MENU OkK button to set the date and time 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 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME DATE TIME YYYY MM DD DATE TIME 2002 6 18 Use 4 or gt to select Year Month Day Hour or Minute You can select your preferred date format Press A or Y to set the number If you hold down A or Y the numbers change continuously When the time displayed passes 12 00 the AM PM setting automatically switches Once you have set the date and time press the MENU OK button Pressing the MENU OkK button switches the camera to Photography or Playback mode To set the time precisely press the MENU OK button when the time is at zero seconds If the camera is left for 30 minutes or longer with the batteries removed and the AC power adapter disconnected the date and time settings may revert to the factory default settings If this occurs reset the date and time 15 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Changing the date and time SET UP IMAGE DISPLAY OFF POWER SAVE ON USB MODE DSC CIA SET gt J OK BACK O0 OG A AN O MENU OK lt x
43. d k This step is not required for subsequent connections i Found New Hardware FinePix Digital Camera R 1 52PM 2 Specify the settings in the AutoPlay dialog box E When FinePixViewer is included in the list of actions to perform Select Viewing images using FinePixViewer and then select the Always do the selected action checkbox This checkbox may not be shown in some cases Click the OK button to launch FinePixViewer E When FinePixViewer is not included in the list of actions to perform Select Take no action and then select the Always do the selected action checkbox This checkbox may not be shown in some cases Click the OK button and launch FinePixViewer manually 3 A new removable disk icon appears in the My Computer window TIP The next time you connect the camera the removable disk drive icon and name change to the FinePix icon and name s Removable Disk F mmi it FinePix F Proceed to Using FinePixViewer on page 88 7 3 Use at PC CAM mode os Special USB AC power adapter Sold separately SET UP 4 Switch your PC on IMAGE DISPLAY OFF 5 Use the special USB cable to connect the POWER SAVE ON camera to your computer ee ao ELLI 6 Switch the camera on If you are using a Windows PC the driver settings are automatically specified when installation ends Just wait a few moments OKJ
44. e 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 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 iMac and Macintosh are registered trade
45. e camera while the AC power adapter is still connected This can damage the power cord or cables and cause a fire or electric shock Z N CAUTION Z N CAUTION Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or quilt This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC power adapter when you are cleaning the camera or if you intend to leave the camera unused for a long period Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock 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 AN Using a flash too close to a person s eyes may temporarily affect the eyesight Take particular care when photographing infants and young children When an xD Picture Card is removed the card may fly completely out of the slot Use your finger to stop the card flying out before removing the card If an xD Picture Card is allowed to fly out it could hit someone and cause injury O 0 2 117 118 EC Declaration of Conformity We Name Fuji Photo Film Europe G m b H Address Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf Germany declare that the product Product Name FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A200 Manufacture s Name Fuj
46. e 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 98 to charge the Ni MH batteries 79 7 2 Use at DSC mode Special USB Sold separately 5 Switch your PC on 6 Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to your computer 7 Switch the camera on IMAGE DISPLAY OFF POWER SAVE ON Oma DSC gt DATE TIME OKJ SIEM If you are using a Windows PC the driver settings are specified automatically when installation is completed No further action is required 1 Load an xD Picture Card containing photographed images into your camera Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 3V socket on the camera and then plug Always use the prescribed procedure when disconnecting or switching off the camera P 86 the adapter itself into the main power outlet 2 Slide the power switch to the side to turn the camera on 3 Set the USB MODE setting in the SET UP menu to DSC P 64 65 4 Slide the Power switch to the side to turn 80 the camera off On Windows XP and Mac OS X you must specify the automatic launch settings the first time you connect the camera to your computer Take care to ensure that the special USB cable is connected the correct way around and that the plugs are pushed fully into the connection so
47. el 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 101 Notes on the Power Supply 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 C with clean water and contact your physician for treatment E Disposing of Batteries When disposing of batteries do so in accordance with your ocal 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
48. for the shot The self timer lamp lights steadily for The LCD monitor counts down the time until the approximately 5 seconds blinks for another shot is taken approximately 5 seconds and then takes the shot Self timer mode is automatically cancelled after each shot To stop the self timer once it has started running press the BACK button 41 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Ee EV EXPOSURE COMPENSATION son mens oro This mode can be selected in the OM still photography mode Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background Correction range 13 steps 2 1 EV to 1 5 EV in 0 3 EV increments See P 111 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 42 When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode 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 C
49. g P If you think the camera is faulty check the following once more Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions No power e The battery is exhausted e The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet e Replace the batteries e Plug the adapter back in Power cuts out during operation e The battery is exhausted e Replace the batteries Battery runs out quickly e You are using the camera in extremely cold conditions e The terminals are soiled e The battery is flat e Put the battery in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then load it into the camera just before you take a picture e Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth e Purchase new batteries No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed e No xD Picture Card is loaded e The xD Picture Card is fully recorded e The xD Picture Card is not formatted e The xD Picture Card contact area is soiled e The xD Picture Card is damaged e The Power Save function has switched the camera off e The battery is exhausted e Load an xD Picture Card e Insert a new xD Picture Card or erase some unwanted frames e Format the xD Picture Card e Wipe the xD Picture Card contact area with a clean dry cloth e Load a new xD Picture Card e Switch the camera on e Purchase new batteries Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Can t use the flas
50. h to take pictures The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging The battery is exhausted e Set the flash to Auto Red Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode e Wait until charging is completed before pressing the shutter button e Purchase a new battery The playback image is too dark even though the flash was used The subject is too far away Your fingers are obscuring the flash or flash control sensor e Move closer to the subject e Hold the camera correctly The image is blurred The lens is dirty You photographed a distant subject with the macro selector switch set to W e Clean the lens e Cancel Macro mode There is speckling on the image The shot was taken with a slow shutter speed long exposure in a high temperature environment e This is a characteristic of CCDs and does not indicate a camera fault Can t format the xD Picture Card he xD Picture Card contact area is soiled e Wipe the xD Picture Card contact area with a clean dry cloth 109 110 Troubleshooting P If you think the camera is faulty check the following once more Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions The ERASE ALL function does not erase all the frames Frame erase does not erase the frame e Some frames may be protected e Unprotect frames using the camera on which the protection was first
51. he 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 o maas Fama viene teatall Softmare Pt eet asd be Sirene ete emee Orasinae Troe prevea The software was successfully installed Coad Bestan 16 Mesan estate the eaten 77 78 7 Camera Connection The Camera Connection section explains how to connect the camera to your computer using the special USB cable and describes the functions you can use once the camera and computer are connected If the power cuts out during data transmission the data will not be transmitted correctly Always use the AC power adapter when connecting the camera to a computer The first time you connect the camera to your computer by referring Section 6 You must install all the software before connecting the camera to your computer T FUJIFILM CD ROM Software for FinePix SX DSC Mass storage device Mode This mode provides a simple way to read images from an xD Picture Card and store images on to an xD Picture Card P 80 E PC CAM PC Camera Mode This function allows you to conduct videoconferencing sessions between PCs connected to the Internet P 83 Videoconferencing PictureHello is not supported on Macintosh computers Connection is only possible with a FUJIFILM camera eq
52. he battery Check that the camera is switched off open the battery cover and then remove the battery Take care not to drop the battery when opening and closing the battery cover Push the xD Picture Card firmly into the xD Picture Card slot as far as it will go Close the battery cover t If you open the battery cover while the camera is still switched on the camera is automatically switched off to protect the xD Picture Card The xD Picture Card will not slide fully into the slot if it is inserted facing the wrong way Be careful not to apply undue force to the xD Picture Card When storing xD Picture Card always use the anti static case provided Replacing an xD Picture Card When you push the xD Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger the lock is released and the xD Picture Card is pushed out You can then pull the xD Picture Card the rest of the way out ESa N 1 A Take care not to remove your finger too quickly after the lock is released as the card may spring completely out of the slot 13 14 SWITCHING ON AND OFF A DATE TIME NOT SET CO k HJ B A C K IKO To switch the camera on and off slide the power switch sideways When you switch the camera on the viewfinder lamp lights green Take care not to touch the lens when you switch the camera on as the lens
53. he bottom of the screen to show you the next step to take Press the button indicated Press the DISP DN to use the zoom MODE TAKING PICTURES G amp A AUTO MODE Sy DISP MENU OK Set the Mode switch to iy When you are taking shots using the viewfinder you can make the battery last longer by pressing the DISP button to switch the LCD monitor off Note that you cannot switch the LCD monitor off in Macro mode Photography range Approx 80 cm 2 6 ft to infinity Olt a CARD ERROR LWAITE ERROR DREAD ERROR or LT CARD NOT INITIALIZED message appears see P 106 107 L x x Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands Position the thumb of your right hand so that it is handy for using the zoom For close up shots use the Macro setting P 27 You should use the viewfinder to take pictures switch the LCD monitor off to make the battery last longer Use a tripod to avoid camera shake particularly for shots is dark situations when the flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode P 37 21 22 Amone TAKING PICTURES AA AUTO MODE Take care to hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do not cover the lens flash or flash control sensor If the lens flash or flash contr
54. he deta i te pny one viroan at o tine Cancel Une thas option ta alley playback of mratiple streams nemadtanmoatly This may degrade performance of Select the installation destination folder If the Connection Speed window appears after you restart your Macintosh set the correct speed for your environment of connection and then click the Next button If you do not know your connection speed simply click the 74 Next button gt After you restart your Macintosh the FinePixViewer installation completed message appears Click Using FinePixViewer to view the basic FinePixViewer functions o Macmtssa 10 TALL AOE in ateliGaniee EE FUJIFILM a FIN PIX VIEUIET sisa FinePixViewer installation completed Using roerivicr gt Tea pecten memiuces me tau teretana of a Then Conc can be neces wor 1a Fone Vinee a SS os rate Orn warty be vee tase at atone ot ea hee eee ep S To install Acrobat Reader click Install Acrobat Reader You should install Adobe Systems Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User s Guide PDF If you already have the latest version installed this step is not required Proceed with the installation as directed by the on screen instructions E To install Acrobat Reader later 1 Double click the FinePix CD ROM to open the CD ROM window Double click Fine
55. here 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 gets lower See P 106 107 for information on the warning displays Blinking orange Charging the flash flash will not fire Blinking red e xD Picture Card related warning The xD Picture Card is not loaded is not formatted is incorrectly formatted xD Picture Card full xD Picture Card fault Detailed warning messages are displayed on the LCD monitor P 106 107 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 24 move TAKING PICTURES AA AUTO MODE Number of Available Frames The number of available shots is displayed on the LCD monitor See P 36 for information on changing the quality The default quality setting set at shipment is 1M Standard number of shots per xD Picture Card Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject the number of available shots may not decrease when recording ends or may decrease by 2 frames The discrepancy between the standard number of
56. his device must accept any interference received including 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 Fujifi
57. i 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 Manayide Dusseldorf Germany September 1 2002 Place Date Signature Managing Director Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA IMPORTANT Be sure to read this page before using theSoftware BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO LTD PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY ONLY IF YOU DO AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD ROM BY OPENING THE PACKAGE YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement Agreement is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd FUJIFILM and you which sets forth the terms and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by FUJIFILM The CD ROM contains third party software In case a separate agreement is provided by a third party supplier for its software the provisions of such separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software prevaili
58. iles that you want to keep onto another media such as your hard disk ALL FRAMES Erases all unprotected files You should copy important files that you do not want to be erased to your 4 computer or another media Use A or W to select FRAME ALL FRAME FRAMES or FORMAT Erase only the selected file Press the MENU OK button to confirm the selection BACK Returns to playback without erasing any files Continued on next page 51 52 PLAYBACK MENU Ti ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING FRAME T 100 0009 4 Gi ne pisr 2 qx i Do MENU OK A ALL FRAMES T 100 0009 Use lt 8 and P to select the file to be erased Press the MENU OK button to erase the currently displayed file To erase another image repeat steps and When you have finished erasing images press the BACK button The file for which LPROTECTED FRAME was displayed cannot be erased Remove the protection Pressing the MENU OkK button erases all the unprotected files If the CDPOF SPECIFIED ERASE OK DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE ALL OK message appears press the MENU OK button once more to erase the image To stop the procedure mid way 100 0009 a L When you want to cancel the erase all frames procedure press the
59. in x 1 6in not including accessories and attachments Camera mass weight Approx 132 g 4 7 oz not including accessories batteries or xD Picture Card Weight for photography Approx 190 g 6 7 oz including batteries and xD Picture Card Accessories See P 7 Optional Accessories See P 98 99 These specifications are subject to change without notice 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 phenomenon 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 Due to the nature of the lens the edges of photographed images may appear distorted This is normal and does not indicate a fault 113 114 Safety Notes To ensure that you use your FinePix A200 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
60. in dark conditions use a tripod to prevent camera shake The LCD monitor automatically switches on You cannot switch the LCD monitor off 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 PAETAE Set the Mode switch to iy To switch to Macro mode slide the Macro selector switch towards the Macro icon until it stops W The W icon appears on the LCD monitor and you can take close up shots Aa Macro mode is cancelled and the camera is ready for normal shooting P 21 When you cancel Macro mode the LCD monitor remains on m VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK Set the Mode switch to PJ You can 4 and gt to move forward and backward respectively through your images When you set the Mode switch to P the last image shot is displayed Still images that can be viewed Fast Forwarding Images During playback you can skip backwards or forwards through the images the frame number increases or decreases by holding down lt or B for approximately 1 second The displayed image does not change but a progress bar indicates the approximate playba
61. in the menu screen differ depending on the still photography mode PHOTOGRAPHY AND MOVIE MENU OPTIONS The Advanced Features Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to ia or pas Mode Sample LCD monitor display Accessible menu settings Factory default Explanation QUALITY QUALITY 1M P 36 FLASH AUTO P 37 CA AUTO SELF TIMER OFF P 40 OPTION P 65 QUALITY 1M P 36 FLASH AUTO PU37 OM MANUAL EV 0 P 42 tE WHITE BALANCE AUTO P 43 OPTION P 65 QUALITY 320 x 240 P 47 ee PE MOMIE OPTION P 65 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SETTING THE QUALITY nispiaying the menus p QUALITY 2M F 25 YAN N 39 0 3M 122 This mode can be selected in the GA OM still photography modes You can choose from 4 settings Use the table on the right as a guide for selecting the best setting for the shot you want to take The numbers to the right of each setting show the number of available shots 2 When you change the quality the number of 36 available shots also changes Use Quality Printing 2M F 1600 x 1200 t 2M N 1600 x 1200 1M 1280x 960 Internet 0 3M 640x 480 lt Examples gt For printing on A5 paper gt 2M F 2M N Select 2M F FINE for better image quality and 2M N NORMAL to increase the number of
62. kbar and eject USB Disk AZTQ 19 21 k Screen for Windows Me 3 The menu option shown below appears Click on this option Screen for Windows Me 4 The Eject hardware dialog box appears Click the OK button or the close button Macintosh Drag the Removable drive icon on the desktop to the Trash untitled Trash When you drag the icon to the Trash CREMOVE OK appears on the camera s LCD monitor 2 Special USB socket AC power adapter Sold separately 1 Switch the camera off 2 Unplug the special USB cable from the camera 87 8 Using FinePixViewer 8 1 Saving Images on Your Computer This section gives a brief overview of how to use Mac OS 8 6 9 2 FinePixViewer Refer to these instructions while you are using FinePixViewer ES ee 1 Connect the camera to your computer in a e DSC mode P 80 2 When you open the folders shown below in order the images in the camera are displayed in the thumbnail display area Desktop Macintosh HD Windows Mac OS X File Edit View Go Bookmarks ES ag ie F Desktop E A My Documents p E My Computer ely 3 Floppy amp 1 6 Local Disk C 3 Click the Automatic Taking button Che 41 3 Local Disk D H FINEPIX E a5 Removable Disk F 5 A DCM O H a FUT GB My Network Places Copies multiple images aa at once
63. layed on the LCD monitor The white balance is fixed during shooting but the exposure varies automatically to suit the scene being Digital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera shot equivalent The image shown on the LCD monitor before you Approx 36 mm to 90 mm take the shot may differ in its brightness color etc Max zoom scale 2 5x from the image shown on the monitor during movie recording The white balance is set automatically when you press the shutter button 45 46 mone paS MOVIE VIDEO Fa OE iA During shooting REC appears on the LCD monitor with a counter showing the remaining time displayed in the top right corner D Once the remaining time runs out movie recording automatically stops and the movie is stored on the xD Picture Card STORING XK If you press the shutter button during shooting shooting ends and the movie is stored on the xD Picture Card The time required to record a 20 second movie roughly 3 MB is approximately 3 seconds Dif you end shooting immediately after you start shooting only 1 second of movie is shot Quality settings for movies pisr 2 PE MENU OK Ay Set the Mode switch to p amp Press the MENU Ok button to display the menu screen Press lt 4 or P to select quality You can select 2 levels of quality For better i
64. lm specified ferrite core USB cable and DC supply cord For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Please read the Safety Notes P 114 and make sure you understand them before using the camera 4 MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK Contents Warning Preface Camera Features ahd Accessories Nomenclature Attaching the strap 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD Picture Card 11 Compatible batteries s 11 xD Picture Card sold separately SWITCHING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Changing the date and time To change the date display format a SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ov sesssesssesseetsesseeseeeseeeeeenee 2 Basic Photography BASIC OPERATION GUIDE necsecertccesrnscarcapncrccerracnes 19 MODE TAKING PICTURES A AUTO MODE Number of Available Frames oo E Standard number of shots per xD Picture Gerd 24 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION s ses sesseeseeeseetseeeseneees 25 DIGITAL ZOOM MACRO CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY IMODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK Fast Forwarding Images PLAYBACK ZOOM ERASING SINGLE FRAME 3 Advanced Features Photography MODE SELECTING GA AUTO OR M MANUAL 33 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION PHOTOGRAPHY AND MOVIE MENU OPTIONS PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SETTING THE QUALITY FLASH AUTO Auto Flash Mode Red Eye Reduction F
65. luding batch processing and ordering prints E Example Looking up slide shows 1 Click How to Use FinePixViewer in the FinePixViewer Help menu 2 Search for relevant articles by clicking the corresponding items in the Help Bookmarks or Contents Here click Viewing Slide Shows Bookmarks Contents 3 The Viewing Slide Shows information is displayed Press the lt key to view the previous page or the gt key to view the next page For more information on using Acrobat Reader refer to the Acrobat Reader Help menu 8 6 Uninstalling the Software Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly Windows a ron Switch on your PC Disconnect the camera P 86 87 Quit all currently running applications Close all files Open the My Computer window open the Control Panel and double click Add Remove Programs The Add Remove Programs Properties window appears Select the software to be uninstalled FinePixViewer or the driver and then click the Add Remove button aeter eei S e lt To remove FinePixViewer gt FinePixViewer Ver 3 2 lt To remove the driver software gt FUJIFILM USB Driver SS ot Ce 7 When the confirmation message appears click the OK button Check your selec
66. mage quality select EA and for longer photography time select ia Movie Size Maximum shooting time 320 320 x 240 20 sec 160 160 x 120 80 sec QUALITY 320K WA a 60x1 emm Al at A O pisP 2 e Bo MENU OK V al Use A and Y to change the quality setting Press the MENU Ok button to confirm the selection 47 Fetus PIA PLAYING BACK MOVIES VIDEO vw WAn Vaan Set the Mode switch to PJ Press Y to play the movie Use lt 4 or B to select the movie file The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a playback progress bar Dif the subject of the movie is very bright white Movies cannot be played back using multi frame streaks may appear on the image during playback playback Use the DISP button to revert to normal This is normal and is not a fault playback Movies are displayed somewhat smaller than 48 Indicated by the 2 icon still images E Playing back movies Control Description Playback D The movie automatically stops when playback ends y Pauses the movie during playback EMEC D Press this button again to resume playback y A Stops playback Stop C 3k Press lt or B while movie playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively When paused
67. mall children When storing xD Picture Cards ensure that they are kept in a location out of the reach of small children to prevent a card being accidentally swallowed An xD Picture Card could cause suffocation if accidentally swallowed If a child swallows an xD Picture Card seek medical advice immediately Make sure that the memory card is straight when you insert into the camera etc The memory card is a precision electronic instrument Do not apply pressure or shock and avoid bending Do not use the memory card in a hot humid or corrosive environment f the contact area on the card is soiled dust fingerprints etc wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth Clean the memory card with a soft dry piece of cloth when dirty When you carry or store it always keep the card in the anti static case provided Use a storage case if available The memory card can be used reliably for a long period of time but will eventually lose its ability to store and play back image data At this point replace with a new memory card Never remove the xD Picture Card or switch the camera off during data recording during data erasing xD Picture Card formatting or during frame advance when images are being played back These actions could result in damage to the xD Picture Card The use of xD Picture Cards is recommended with the FinePix A200 The camera quality cannot be guaranteed when cards other than those manufactured b
68. marks of Apple Computer Inc QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license The QuickTime logo is registered in the U S and other countries Adobe Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated of the U S Microsoft Windows the Windows logo and DirectX are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System The Designed for Microsoft Windows XP logo refers to the camera and the driver only xD Picture Card and other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies E Exif Print Exif ver 2 2 Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing Camera Features and Accessories Camera Features 2 0 million effective pixels High resolution Fujinon lens Maximum recording pixels 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 10x zoom playback functions Easy operation using the Mode switch and 4 wa
69. n instructions 11 Install Windows Media Player as directed by the on screen instructions and then restart your PC k If the latest version of the software is already installed on your PC this installation is not performed When next screen appears click the Restart button Information 3 f Installation has completed Restart your Bi computer In Windows Media Component Setup window tick the I have read the Privacy Statement checkbox and then click the Next gt button When you click the Finish button your PC is restarted 71 72 12 After you restart your PC install DirectX as directed by the on screen instructions and then restart your PC again If the latest version of DirectX is already installed on your PC this installation is not performed 13 After you restart your PC the FinePixViewer installation completed message appears Click Using FinePixViewer to view the basic FinePixViewer functions T FUJIFILM FINEPIXVIEUIET tros FinePixViewer installation completed Using Dao gt Thee en ten mireahama a bame Kew tee of toate vere Thea Grate son be secwanedd tom at Fema Varner n e n Yess meet Pes enmen We stew deneind mtooo tama om LN en reae 14 To install Acrobat Reader click Install Acrobat Reader You should install Adobe Systems Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User s Guide PDF If you already have the lates
70. ng FinePixViewer button For more information on what is installed click the Read Me First button and Using FinePixViewer button s 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 fp amp SETUP SETUP exe The way file names are displayed differs as described below depending on your computer settings e File extensions 3 letter suffixes indicating the file type may be shown or hidden e g Setup exe or Setup e Text may be shown normally or all in 6 2 2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart uppercase e g Setup or SETUP J 1 Pre installation checking begins If any warning messages appear follow the instructions given on the screen CO Toras wsenen are be B sbi dha 0e stnan vetting Gia fe Taret Wan te Se tt heo Nadera Weer WO eel dere Fe oman on bs Oho E ie j Youceoran buni becuse zahva kapd The Add New Hardware Wizard may be hidden behind the Note message Check the taskbar move the message window and then click the Cancel button wrens ha na he ilmy ne Nae U8 aes temas on a Re thy ON he orl bad mae A Ka nanen pas hanon I pas Nowa came ma gt laan natin newt
71. ng over those of this Agreement 1 Definitions a Media means the CD ROM titled Software for FinePix SX which is provided to you together with this Agreement b Software means the software which is recorded on Media c Documentation means the operation manuals of Software and other related a written materials which are provided to you together with Media d Product means Media including Software and Documentation collectively Use of Software FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable nonexclusive license a to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine executable form b to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed and c to make one backup copy of Software Restrictions 3 1 You shall not distribute rent lease or otherwise transfer all or any part of Software Media or Documentation to any third party without FUJIFILM s prior written consent You also shall not sublicense assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM s prior written consent 3 2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder you shall not copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation 3 3 You shall not modify adapt or translate Software or Documentation You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation
72. ng the camera out of sleep mode so that it is ready to shoot press lt 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 Power Save Auto Power Off does not function when a USB connection is being used You can also bring the camera out of sleep mode by pressing buttons other than lt 4 gt A or Y To switch the camera back on briefly switch the camera off and then on again The Sleep function does not operate when the LCD monitor is switched off while you are setting the quality mode 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 Software Installation 6 1 The Software Components USB Mass Storage Driver Allows a digital camera to be used as USB Mass Storage removable disk drive card reader Connect the camera with DSC selected as the USB setting P 80 Exif Launcher Launches the FinePixViewer software when a camera is connected Connect the camera with PC CAM selected as the USB setting P 83 USB PC Camera Driver Allows a digital camera to be used as a PC Camera FinePixViewer Allows you to display thumbnail lists of the images st
73. ol sensor is obscured by your fingers or the camera strap you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness exposure for your shot There may be some unevenness in the brightness at the lower edge of the LCD monitor This is normal and does not indicate a fault This does not affect the photographed image Check that the lens is clean If it is dirty clean the lens as described on P 100 If you use the flash in very dusty conditions or when it is snowing white dots may appear in the image due to the flash reflecting off the dust particles or snowflakes Try taking the shot with the flash switched off Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to locate your subject in the frame To frame your shot precisely you should take the picture using the LCD monitor In some conditions it may be difficult to see your subject clearly on the LCD monitor Such as in sunny weather outdoors or when you are shooting dimly lit scenes In such situations use the viewfinder to take the shot o H Viewfinder lamp display Status Display Lit green Ready to shoot Blinking green and Recording data to the xD Picture Card orange alternately ready to shoot Recording data to the xD Picture Card Lit orange not ready to shoot 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 t
74. opying 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 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Selecting GA GM P 33 ME WHITE BALANCE SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE Displaying the menus P 34 AUTO Automatic adjustment WHITE BALANCE Shooting to show the ambience of the light source Shooting outdoors in fine weather C Shooting in shade 4 Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps 2 Shooting under Warm White fluorescent This mode can be selected in the lamps OM still photography mode 3 Shooting under Cool White fluorescent lamps Change the white balance setting when you want to take a picture with the white balance fixed for the surroundings and lighting when the The white balance setting is ignored when the flash is picture is taken used To achieve the desired effect in your shot set In Auto mode the correct white balance may not the flash to Suppressed Flash mode P 39 be obtained for subjects such as close ups of people s faces and shots taken under a special light source In such situations select the correct white balance for the light source See P 111 for information on the white balance 6 Shooting in incandescent light 43 ee mone PSS MOVIE VIDEO y rE 2 0 s Gs STANDBY OFF ON gt Set the Mode switch to 2 This mode allows
75. orced Flash Suppressed Flash S Slow Synchro e SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY EV EXPOSURE COMPENSATION TA WHITE BALANCE SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE pssMODE amp MOVIE VIDEO E xD Picture Card standard shooting time Quality settings for movies 4 Advanced Features Playback IMODE PLAYING BACK MOVIES VIDEO E Playing back movies PLAYBACK MENU Til ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING 50 On PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME ALL amp HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS DPOF 58 EA DPOF SET FRAME ovs sesseesseessesseeseeeeeesseeseenseeeseenneeaees 59 Sai ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 63 Sai USING SET UP ve E List of settings E SET UP Menu Options SET UP POWER SAVE ceressssseesteeeeteeeeeeeeeeseeeeseesseseeeesaeeesseeenes 66 6 Software Installation 6 1 The Software Components 6 2 Installation on a Windows PC 6 2 1 Load the CD ROM into your PC 6 2 2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart 6 3 Installation on a Mac OS 8 6 to 9 2 6 3 1 Check the system software settings 6 3 2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart 6 4 Installation on a Mac OS X 6 4 1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart 76 7 Camera Connection 7 1 Using the optional AC Power adapter eee 79 7 2 Wise at DSC mode isssssstsesicstitecsevczarieacuiaserasvarin
76. ored on your PC or in the camera print the images individually or as an index display the images at full size and perform some basic image processing PictureHello Used for videoconferencing Windows only ImageMixer VCD gt gt for FinePix Creates a FinePix CD Album Acrobat Reader 6 Software used to read PDF format documents on a personal computer This software is needed to read the User s Guides for FinePixViewer QuickTime Software needed for playing back movies etc Note that the software configuration differs slightly depending on your operating system 67 68 6 2 1 Load the CD ROM into you Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed 1 Switch on your PC and start up Windows If you have already switched on your PC restart your PC at this point Users of Windows 2000 or Windows XP should log in using a system administrator account e g Administrator 2 Quit all other active applications until no applications are shown in the taskbar If a dll file not found message appears during installation there is another application running in the background Forcibly shut down the application Refer to your Windows manuals for information on how to forcibly shut down an application 3 Load the enclosed CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The installer starts up automatically 4 The Setup screen appears Click the Installi
77. other optional FUJIFILM products your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses FinePix A200 Digital Camera a xD Picture Card D TV monitor SS commercially available eee eee Image Memory Card Reader PC card slot Personal Computer commercially available PC Card Adapter 2 USB p raamt t l SA Digital Photo Printer CX 400 98 Accessories Guide gt The optional accessories sold separately can make taking pictures with the FinePix A200 even easier For information on how to attach and use the accessories refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories http home fujifilm com products digital index html 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 g for long periods or when the camera is connected to a computer 3k 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
78. prox 5 0 min DPC 32 32MB 50 79 99 247 Approx 3 1 min Approx 10 1 min DPC 64 64MB 101 159 198 497 Approx 6 4 min Approx 20 2 min DPC 128 128MB 204 319 398 997 Approx 12 9 min Approx 40 6 min Input Output Terminals DC IN 3V Power input socket Socket for specified AC power adapter sold separately lt Special USB socket USB 1 for image data output with a personal computer Power Supply and Others Power supply Use one of the following e 2AA size alkaline batteries 2AA size Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries sold separately AC Power Adapter AC 3V sold separately No of available shots using battery battery life Battery type With per oiled With ee monitor Alkaline batteries Ni MH batteries HR 3UF Approx 180 frames Approx 270 frames Approx 270 frames Approx 400 frames Condition Power saving mode ON with fully charged battery Ni MH This indicates the number of available frames sho consecutively at room temperature with a flash use rate o 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
79. r automatically starts up and the PictureHello window opens Windows only Screen for Windows 98 SE If the above operations do not occur you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed on your PC Complete the required PC setup procedures Then reconnect the camera to your PC 2 Check PC operation The installation procedure differs depending on the operating system running on your PC This step is not required for subsequent connections Windows 98 98 SE Me The New Hardware Found wizard appears The wizard will close when the settings are completed No action is required New Hardware Found 2 USB PC Camera Windows has found new hardware and is locating the software for it The Windows CD ROM may also be required during installation In this event switch CD ROMs as directed by the on screen instructions Windows 2000 Professional If the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears click the Yes button Digital Signature Not Found xj Tio MieoeA da sohware har pia leent m iget eedi haan asad Sieh was teed The sfmare you wre about otal does nc contain a n om you wart to search lor Microsoft dgtaly sged solware vist the Windows Update Web site at Ue ATE Do you wart to conteu the matalehen Gp ia Windows XP The USB PC Camera Driver is installed automatically When the following screen appears click the Continue bu
80. s you will need a CD R drive Refer to the ImageMixer VCD for FinePix help file for more detailed information For inquiries regarding ImageMixer VCD for FinePix PIXELA User Support Center PIXELA Home Page http www ImageMixer com North America Los Angels Telephone 1 213 341 0163 Europe U K Telephone 44 1489 564 764 Asia Philippines Telephone 63 2 438 0090 Japan Osaka Telephone 81 72 224 0181 CE 89 90 Mac OS X users should refer to P 92 Using FinePixViewer also allows you to access the FinePix Internet Service via the Internet A working Internet connection is required not only for FinePix Internet Service but also online FAQ FinePixViewer frequently asked and responses and latest updates A FinePix Internet Service fees do not include your Internet service provider ISP connection fees or any phone charges incurred in dialing your ISP s access point The figure below gives a general overview of the procedure For Windows and Mac OS 8 6 to 9 2 Your user ID and password are very important Make sure you do not forget them Gaia a First time users Registered users Welcome e Picture Fut To the user registration window ae ae The Internet menu is updated To use the FinePix Internet services users must If the country or area where you are living does first register not appear in the pull down list select OTHERS Follow the s
81. s 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 Notes on Immersion in Water or Sand The FinePix A200 is particularly adversely affected by water and sand When you are at the beach or close to water ensure that the camera is not exposed to water or sand Take care also not to place the camera on a wet surface Water or sand inside the camera can cause faults that may be irreparable E Notes on Condensation If 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 100 camera Condensation may also form on the xD Picture card In this event remove the xD Picture Card 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 xD Picture Card before storing the camera E Cleaning Your Camera Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens LCD monitor screen or viewfinder and then wipe lightly with a soft dry cloth If any soil remains apply a small amo
82. sniccas 80 7 3 Use at PC CAM mode 7 4 Disconnecting the Camera 8 Using FinePixViewer 8 1 Saving Images on Your Computer 8 2 Making a FinePix CD Album 8 3 Using the FinePix Internet Service 8 4 User Registration 8 5 Mastering FinePixViewer 8 6 Uninstalling the Software System Expansion Options Accessories Guide Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly Notes on the Power Supply Applicable Batteries Notes on the Batteries AC Power Adapter Notes on the xD Picture Card Warning Displays Troubleshooting Explanation of Terms Specifications Safety Notes EC Declaration of Conformity aN aAaA Aaee 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 us
83. t select OTHERS When the browser starts up proceed as directed by the on screen instructions Enter the required information in the user registration page Ww Picture Future 02 i a Jsf Enter the name of your choice nickname etc Enter a password of your choice using letters and or numbers Then enter the password again for confirmation Enter your name Enter your E mail address Enter the remaining required information After you register a confirmation E mail message is sent to you Be sure to enter a valid E mail address at which you can receive the message z The actual user registration page may differ slightly in appearance from the sample shown here 7 When you have entered all the required information click the Register button at the bottom of the page CE Once you complete the registration a confirmation E mail is sent Wait a few moments until the message is sent 93 8 5 Mastering FinePixViewer For more information on FinePixViewer functions not fully explained in this manual refer to How to Use FinePixViewer in the Help menu for details E To read How to Use FinePixViewer You must install Adobe Systems Acrobat Reader See P 75 for information on installing Acrobat Reader E What is explained in How to Use FinePixViewer How to Use FinePixViewer covers a range of topics inc
84. t version installed this step is not required 15 Proceed with the installation as directed by the on screen instructions E 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 AutoPlay Explore Open by FinePix iewer Search Eject Cege Shortcut Properties 2 Double click ACROREAD gt folder 3 Double click ar505enu exe 4 Proceed with the installation as directed by the on screen instructions ENGLISH 6 3 Installation on a Mac OS 8 6 to 9 2 6 3 1 Check the system software settings E Enable File Exchange Check whether File Exchange is active To use an xD Picture Card that is supported by the camera the File Exchange utility supplied with Mac OS must be running 1 Switch on your Macintosh and start up Mac OS 8 6 to 9 2 Do not connect the camera to your Macintosh until the software installation is completed 2 Select the Extension Manager in the Control Panel and check that the File Exchange check box is ticked If not click in the box so that an X appears and then restart your Macintosh 6 3 2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart 1 When you load the enclosed CD ROM into the CD ROM drive the FinePix window automatically opens If the FinePix window does not open automatically double click the CD ROM i
85. tact with the metal positive and negative poles of the batteries 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 batteries 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 and 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 If 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 nick
86. teps below to register Users can be registered for free 1 Launch FinePixViewer 2 Click the Register Now button Picture future PETT P CRIDANT summe wom togitoson i A e yor Prese th here Pps es vegies OO T Coast ges Oromis Ragen lt 4 2a Ae yn pmm D p REJIS NOWY 3 The User s Registration for Internet Services dialog box opens As shown at right select Register Here then select the country or region where you are living and click the OK button If you are not already connected to the Internet connect now A dial up dialog box may be displayed If you have completed the user registration select Already Registered E g When you want to re install FinePixViewer after completing user 4 When the browser starts up proceed as 8 registration directed by the on screen instructions 91 92 5 Enter the required information in the user registration page e Picture future 60 gt r P let af Enter the name of your choice nickname etc Enter a password of your choice using letters and or numbers Then enter the password again for confirmation Enter your name Enter your E mail address Enter the remaining required information x After you register a confirmation E mail message is sent to you Be sure to enter a valid E mail address at which you can receive the message
87. teries and does not indicate a fault Repeatedly charging and using the batteries 3 or 4 times will restore them to a normal condition f you repeatedly charge a Ni MH batteries 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 AC Power Adapter Use only the AC 3V AC Power Adapter sold separately with your FinePix A200 Digital Camera The use of other AC power adapters may result in damage to your camera This AC power adapter is designed exclusively for indoor use Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera Turn off the power switch of the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the connection cord from the FUJIFILM Digital camera s DC input terminal To disconnect take hold of the plug and pull it out do not disconnect it by pulling on the cord Do not use this AC power adapter with any device except the specified device During use this AC power adapter will become hot to touch but this is normal Do not disassemble the AC power adapter Doing so could be dangerous Do not use this device
88. tion carefully since the process cannot be cancelled once you click OK FUJIFILM USB Driver x FUJIFILM USB Driver is deleted OK 8 Automatic uninstallation begins When uninstallation ends click the OK button CE 95 96 Macintosh NOTE Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly Mac OS 8 6 9 2 E 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 USBO4CB to the Trash 3 Restart your Macintosh 4 Select Empty Trash in the Special menu E Uninstalling Exif Launcher FinePixViewer and DP Editor 1 After you have quit Exif Launcher in Exif Launcher Settings in the FinePixViewer Settings menu move the Exif Launcher file from the Startup Items folder in the System folder to the Trash Then select Empty Trash in the Special menu 2 After you have exited FinePixViewer and DP Editor and then drag the installed FinePixViewer folder to the Trash Then click Empty Trash in the Special menu Mac OS X Uninstalling FinePixViewer Quit FinePixViewer and DP Editor Then drag the installed FinePixViewer folder to the Trash and select Empty Trash in the Special menu System Expansion Options gt By using the FinePix A200 together with
89. to play a movie with a recording time longer than 20 seconds ICARD maU LL that has ample free space e An attempt was made to playback a Images cannot be played back frame not recorded on this camera The xD Picture Card contact area is Wipe the contact surface on the xD Picture Card READ ERROR soiled thoroughly with a soft dry cloth In some cases you may have to format the xD Picture Card e You cannot play back movies that are more than 20 seconds long Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy IE NO VEE UEI The playback frame number has reached 999 9999 Take the shot using a formatted xD Picture Card IWRTTE ERROR e The data could not be recorded due to an xD Picture Card error or a connection error between the xD Picture Card and camera e The photographed image cannot be recorded as it is too large to fit in the available space on the xD Picture Card e Re insert the xD Picture Card or switch the camera off and then on again e Use a new xD Picture Card A protected frame was encountered Protected files cannot be erased Unprotect the LE R OTE E VEL frame using the camera on which the protection was first applied moor FILE Prints were specified for more than The maximum number of frames for which ERROR 1000 frames in the DPOF frame prints can be specified on the same xD Picture settings Card is 999 107 108 Troubleshootin
90. tton 3 FinePixViewer starts up automatically and the live image is displayed NOTE If the live image does not appear refer to Troubleshooting in FinePixViewer User s Guide PDF The Exif Launcher installed with the FinePixViewer automatically launches FinePixViewer when you connect the camera to your PC ca 85 86 7 4 Disconnecting the Camera 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 For a DSC connection proceed to step 2 For a PC CAMERA connection proceed to step 3 Even when Copying is no longer displayed on the computer the camera and the computer may still be exchanging data Always check that the viewfinder lamp is lit green or that the self timer lamp is off 2 Perform the steps shown below before you switch the camera off This procedure differs depending on the operating system software or PC you are using Windows 98 98 SE No PC operation is needed Windows Me 2000 Professional XP 1 Right click the removable disk icon in the My Computer window and select Eject This step is only required in Windows Me Explore Search Copy Disk Format Create Shortcut Rename Properties 2 Left click the Eject icon in the tas
91. ubles 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 recorded 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 function that automatically matches the white balance is called an Automatic White Balance function 111 112 Specifications Model Digital Camera FinePix A200 Number of effective pixels 2 0 million pixels CCD sensor 1 2 7 inch square pixel CCD with RGB Filter Number of total pixels 2 11 million pixels Number of recorded Pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960
92. uipped with a PC Camera function For more information on using the software refer to How to use FinePixViewer in the HELP menu which was installed from the CD ROM Help How to Use FinePxViewer Quick Start Guide Orline FAQ Sotware Update About FinePixViewer 7 1 Using the optional AC Power adapter Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC 3V P 98 Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times such as when you are downloading photographed images to your computer Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries See P 103 for notes on using the AC power adapter 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 not recorded Failing to switch the camera off first can also result in damage to the xD Picture Card or malfunctions during PC connection DC IN 3V AC power adapter Sold separately 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 The shap
93. 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 This can cause a fire or electric shock Do not use in the bathroom or shower Z N WARNING ZN WARNING Never attempt to modify or disassemble the camera Never open the casing Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged This can cause a fire or electric shock e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer _ Do not disassemble 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 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 S 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 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
94. unt 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 Notes on the Power Supply AA size alkaline Ni MH nickel metal hydride can be used with this camera Do not use AA size manganese lithium or nickel cadmium Ni Cd batteries in your FinePix camera because the heat generated by the batteries could damage the camera or cause malfunctions 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 batteries with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins that could come into con
95. y AV lt P button Shoots movies 320 240 160 x 120 pixels without sound USB connection for quick and easy image file downloading using the enclosed Interface Set Built in PC Camera function Runs on 2 Alkaline Ni MH AA batteries Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system Design for Camera File system standard and Exif format are formulated by the Japanese Electronic and Information Association JEITA Accessories 16 MB xD Picture Card 1 Supplied with Anti static case 1 A FUJIFILM xD Picture Card 16 me WD LR6 AA size alkaline Batteries 2 Hand strap 1 Se USB Interface Set 1 e CD ROM Software for FinePix SX 1 e Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core 1 Owner s Manual this manual 1 7 Nomenclatu re Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features Mode switch Still photography mode P 21 gt Playback mode P 28 S Movie mode P 44 POWER switch P 14 Flash P 37 Flash control sensor e Special USB J socket P 80 83 gt J ral m DC IN 3V Macro selector switch P 27 Power input socket P 79 Viewfinder lamp P 23 Viewfinder P 22 AV lt P button hg DISP button P 19 25 29 MENU OK button P 19 BACK button P 19 LCD monitor R 22 Tripod mount Strap mount Battery cover P 12
96. y FUJIFILM are used The xD Picture Card 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 Do not affix labels to the xD Picture Card This could result in the label peeling off and causing a fault when the card is inserted or removed E Notes on Using xD Picture Card with a PC If you intend to take photos using an xD Picture Card that has been used on a PC format the xD Picture Card on your camera When you format an xD Picture Card 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 xD Picture Card from your PC as this will make it impossible to use the xD Picture Card in your camera Always use the camera to erase image data on an xD Picture Card To edit image data copy the image data to the PC s hard disk and then edit the copied data Do not copy files other than those that will be used by the camera Specifications Type Image memory card for digital cameras xD Picture Card Memory type NAND type flash memory Conditions for use Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity 80 max no condensation 25 mm x 2 2 mm x 20 mm 0 98 in x 0 09 in x 0 79 in W x H x D Dimensions 105 106 Warning Displays

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