FujiFilm A200 User Manual

2.0

Getting Ready

Basic Photography

Advanced Features
Photography

Advanced Features
Playback

Settings

Software Installation

Camera Connection

Using FinePixViewer

BL00224-200(1

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Warning

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.

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.

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This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

For customers in the U.S.A.

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1)This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2)this device must
accept any interference received, 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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

—

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

—

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

Notes on the Grant:

To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this
product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified
ferrite-core USB cable and DC supply cord.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

➡

P.114

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Please read the Safety Notes

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and make sure you understand them

before using the camera.

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Contents

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Warning

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Preface
Camera Features and Accessories
Nomenclature/Attaching the strap

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1 Getting Ready

LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card

Compatible batteries

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
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

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2 Basic Photography

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

QMODE

TAKING PICTURES (A AUTO MODE)

Number of Available Frames

■ Standard number of shots per xD-Picture Card
FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION
DIGITAL ZOOM

E MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY

wMODE

VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK)

Fast Forwarding Images

MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK

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PLAYBACK ZOOM

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ERASING SINGLE FRAME

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3 Advanced Features Photography

QMODE

SELECTING A AUTO OR S MANUAL
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION
PHOTOGRAPHY AND MOVIE MENU OPTIONS

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

y SETTING THE QUALITY

c FLASH

AUTO

n Red-Eye Reduction

c Forced Flash

b Suppressed Flash

v Slow Synchro

= SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

d EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)

WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE)

a

TMODE

T MOVIE (VIDEO)

■ xD-Picture Card standard shooting time
Quality settings for movies

4 Advanced Features Playback

wMODE

PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO)

■ Playing back movies

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Auto Flash Mode

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PLAYBACK MENU

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ERASING SINGLE •ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING

kPROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL

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HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF)

i DPOF SET FRAME

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5 Settings

gADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
gUSING SET–UP

■ List of settings

■ SET–UP Menu Options

SET–UP

gPOWER SAVE

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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

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7 Camera Connection

7.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter

7.2 Use at DSC mode

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7.3 Use at PC-CAM mode

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7.4 Disconnecting the Camera

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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

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System Expansion Options
Accessories Guide

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Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly

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Notes on the Power Supply

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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

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Preface

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Test Shots Prior to Photography

For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and
overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the
image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally.
h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any

incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the
loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of
faults with this product.

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Notes on Copyright

Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be
used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent
of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that
some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage
performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when
intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note
that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data
protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the
restrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

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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.
h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin

Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with
running water and soap.

h If liquid crystal gets into your eye

Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least
15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.

h If liquid crystal is swallowed

Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities
of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance.

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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.

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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.

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Trademark Information

h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.

h iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

h QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used

under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in the
U.S. and other countries.

h Adobe Acrobat

Incorporated of the U.S.

h 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.

h xD-Picture Card and other company or product names are

trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective
companies.

■ 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.

®

Reader™is a trademark of Adobe Systems

Camera Features and Accessories

Camera Features Accessories

h 2.0 million effective pixels
h High-resolution Fujinon lens.
h Maximum recording pixels of 1600 × 1200 pixels (1.92

million pixels)

h Compact and lightweight body
h Wide range of photography applications (includes

Macro function)

h Automatic scene recognition, auto white balance and

AE functions built in

h Automatic high-precision flash built in with extensive

flash control functionality

h 2.5× digital zoom photography and up to 10× zoom

playback functions

h Easy operation using the Mode switch and 4-way

“fg” button

h Shoots movies (320 ×240/160 × 120 pixels without sound)
h USB connection for quick and easy image file

downloading (using the enclosed Interface Set)

h Built-in PC Camera function
h Runs on 2 Alkaline/Ni-MH AA batteries
h Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file

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system

✽ “Design for Camera File system” standard and Exif

format are formulated by the Japanese Electronic
and Information Association (JEITA)

h16 MB, xD-Picture Card (1)

Supplied with: Anti-static case (1)

hLR6 AA-size alkaline Batteries (2)

hHand strap (1)

hUSB Interface Set (1

• CD-ROM: Software for FinePix SX (1)

• Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1)

hOwner’s Manual (this manual)(1

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Nomenclature

Viewfinder window

Shutter button

Macro selector switch

(P.27)

Lens/Lens cover

Movie mode(P.44)

Still photography mode(P.21)
Playback mode(P.28)

Self-timer lamp

(P.41)

Flash control

sensor

Flash

(P.37)

(Special USB)
socket

(P.80, 83)

DC IN 3V

(Power input)

socket

(P.79)

POWER switch(P.14)

Mode switch

✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features.

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Viewfinder lamp(P.23)

Viewfinder(P.22)

LCD monitor(P.22)

Tr ipod mount

Battery cover

Battery compartment

(P.12)

DISP button

MENU/OK button

BACK button(P.19)

xD-Picture Card slot

Attaching the strap

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button

(P.19, 25, 29)

(P.19)

Strap mount

(P.13)

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Nomenclature (Sample display)

 １／ １／２００２

 １／ １／２００２

１００ー０００１

２Ｍ・Ｆ

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Still photography mode

Macro

Flash

Photography mode

Zoom bar

Date

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Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Playback mode

２Ｍ・Ｆ



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Number of remaining shots

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White balance

EV

Quality mode

Battery low warning

Camera shake warning

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Playback mode

Protection

DPOF

Date

 １／ １／２００２

１００ー０００１

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

Playback frame number

Battery low warning

1 Getting Ready

Outer casing

LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card

Compatible batteries

Use two AA-size alkaline batteries or two AA­size nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries.

Notes on Handling Batteries

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h It is recommended that you use the same brand of

alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera.

h Never use a battery when the

outer casing is split or peeling as
this could result in a short-circuit
and cause major problems due
to battery fluid leakage or
overheating.

h Do not use different types of batteries or old and new

batteries together.

h You cannot use lithium, manganese or nickel-

cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries.

h The operating lives of alkaline batteries vary between

brands and the life of batteries you purchase may be
shorter than the alkaline batteries provided with the
camera. Note also that due to the nature of alkaline
batteries, the time for which they can be used is
shorter in cold locations (at temperatures of +10°C
(+50°F) or below). Consequently, Ni-MH batteries are
recommended.

h Soiling (fingerprints, etc) on the terminals of batteries

can greatly reduce the time for which the batteries
provide power.

h You will need the optional charger (➡P.98) to recharge

Ni-MH batteries.

h See P.101 for notes on using batteries.

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xD-Picture Card (sold separately

DPC-16 (16MB) DPC-32 (32MB)
DPC-64 (64MB) DPC-128 (128MB)

Front Back

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Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it

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is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card.

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Because xD-Picture Cards are small, they can be

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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 xD­Picture Card, seek medical advice immediately.

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See P.104, 105 for more information on xD-Picture

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Card.

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LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card

1 2

Slide the battery cover out and lift it open. Insert the batteries correctly as indicated by the

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Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover.

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You should carry a spare set of batteries (sold

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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.

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polarity icons.

When you want to replace the battery

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Check that the camera is switched off, open
the battery cover and then remove the
battery.

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Take care not to drop the battery when opening

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and closing the battery cover.

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1 Push the xD-Picture Card firmly into the

xD-Picture Card slot as far as it will go.

2 Close the battery cover.

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If you open the battery cover while the camera is still

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switched on, the camera is automatically switched
off to protect the xD-Picture Card.

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The xD-Picture Card will not slide fully into the slot if

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it is inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to
apply undue force to the xD-Picture Card.

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When storing xD-Picture Card, always use the anti-

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static case provided.

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Replacing an xD-Picture Card

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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.

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Take care not to remove your finger too quickly

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after the lock is released, as the card may
spring completely out of the slot.

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SWITCHING ON AND OFF

ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ
 ＮＯＴ ＳＥＴ ＮＯＴ ＳＥＴ

ＯＫＯＫＯＫ

ＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ

ＳＥＴＳＥＴＳＥＴ

ＮＯＮＯ

1 2

To switch the camera on and off, slide the power
switch sideways. When you switch the camera
on, the viewfinder lamp lights (green).

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Take care not to touch the lens when you switch the

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camera on as the lens cover opens when the

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camera is switched on.

When you first switch the camera on, the date is
cleared. Press the “MENU/OK” button to set the
date and time.

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To set the date and time later, press the “BACK”

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button.

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If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation

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screen will appear each time you switch the camera on.

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

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ＹＹＹＹ ＭＭ ＤＤＹＹＹＹ ＭＭ ＤＤ

１２：００１２：００ ＡＭＡＭ

ＯＫＯＫ

ＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ

２００２． ６．１８２００２． ６．１８

ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ
ＹＹＹＹ．ＭＭ．ＤＤＹＹＹＹ．ＭＭ．ＤＤ

１１ ５９１１ ５９ ＡＭＡＭ

ＯＫＯＫＯＫＯＫ

ＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ

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01 02

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1 Use “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day,

Hour or Minute. You can select your preferred
date format.

2 Press “a” or “b” to set the number.

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If you hold down “a” or “b”, the numbers change

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continuously.

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When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM

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setting automatically switches.

Once you have set the date and time, press the
“MENU/OK” button. Pressing the “MENU/OK”
button switches the camera to Photography or
Playback mode.

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To set the time precisely, press the “MENU/OK”

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button when the time is at zero seconds.

!

If the camera is left for 30 minutes or longer with the

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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.

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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ

ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ

ＵＳＢ ＭＯＤＥ

ＯＮＯＮ

ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰＬＡＹＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰＬＡＹ

ＯＦＦＯＦＦ

ＳＥＴＳＥＴＳＥＴＳＥＴ

ＤＳＣＤＳＣ

ＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰ

ＯＫＯＫＯＫＯＫ

ＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ

 ６／１９／２００２ ６／１９／２００２

ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ

ＭＭ／ＤＤ／ＹＹＹＹＭＭ／ＤＤ／ＹＹＹＹ

１１：５９１１：５９ ＡＭＡＭ

ＯＫＯＫＯＫＯＫ

ＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ

Changing the date and time

0103 0204

To change the date and time:

1 Press the “MENU/OK” button.
2 Use “d” or “c” to select “g” OPTION and

then use “a” or “b” to select “SET–UP”.
3 Press the “MENU/OK” button.
4 Select “DATE/TIME” and press “c”.

See P.15 for information on setting the date and
time.

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To change the date display format

You can select your preferred date format.

01 02

1Press “d” or “c” to select the date format.
2Press “a” or “b” to set the format. Refer to

the table below for details of the settings.

Setting

YYYY.MM.DD

MM/DD/YYYY

DD.MM.YYYY

Explanation

Displays the date in the “year.month.
day” format.

Displays the date in the “month/day/
year” format.

Displays the date in the “day.month.
year” format.

Checking the remaining battery charge

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Switch the camera on and check that no battery
level warning (
LCD monitor. If no icon is displayed, there is
ample charge left in the battery.

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Z Lit red:

Battery charge low. Replace or recharge the
battery as it will run out shortly.

i

X Blinking red:

The battery is exhausted. The display will shortly
go blank and the camera will stop working.
Replace or recharge the battery.

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The above estimates are for the Still photography

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modes. In Playback mode, the transition from

Z” to “X” may take less time.

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Power Save Function

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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).

Z or X) is displayed on the

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SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

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ＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰ

ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ

ＡＵＴＯＡＵＴＯ
ＭＡＮＵＡＬＭＡＮＵＡＬＭＡＮＵＡＬ

ＢＥＥＰ♪ＢＥＥＰ♪

ＲＥＳＥＴ ＡＬＬＲＥＳＥＴ ＡＬＬ

ＯＫＯＫ

ＨＩＧＨＨＩＧＨ

ＬＡＮＧＵＡＧＥ

ＥＮＧＬＩＳＨ

ＬＣＤＬＣＤ ＯＮＯＮ

ＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰ

ＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ

ＯＫＯＫ

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1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu screen.

2Use “fg ” to select “SET–UP” from the

“g” OPTION menu.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

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1The “SET–UP” screen appears. Use “a” or

“b” to select “LANGUAGE”.

2Use “c” to select “ENGLISH”, “FRANCAIS” or

“DEUTSCH”. You can cycle through the
language settings by pressing “c”.

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The screens in this manual are shown in English.

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See P.64 for more information on the “g” OPTION

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menu.

01 02

Basic

Change frame in playback.

Digital zoom, Playback zoom.

●Main actions performed by a, b, dand c

●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.

●POWER switch

Slide this switch to turn the camera on and off.

●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.

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Switching between still photography,
playback and movies

q

Still photography: For recording still

photography.

w

Playback: For playing back recorded

data.

u

Movie: For recording movies (P.44).

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Photography

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.

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

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BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

●Using the Menus

1

Display the menu.
Press the “MENU/OK” button.

2

Select a menu option.

Press the “d” or “c”.

Press this button to stop
a procedure midway
through.

Help messages are displayed at the bottom of
the screen to show you the next step to take.
Press the button indicated.

Press the “DISP” button
to use the zoom.

In the Owner’s Manual, black triangles
are used to indicate up, down, left
and right. “ab” is used to indicate
up/down. Left and right are indicated
by “d” and “c” respectively.

3

Select a setting.

Press the “a” or “b”.

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Displaying the On-screen Help

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4

Confirm your selection.
Press the “MENU/OK” button.

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Q

MODE

TAKING PICTURES

Set the Mode switch to “
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.)

hPhotography range: Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to

!

If a “∂”, “ƒ”, “å” or

●

˙” message appears, see P.106,

“

107.

Q”.

infinity

(

A

AUTO MODE

)

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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).

2

21

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Q

MODE

TAKING PICTURES

(

A AUTO MODE

)

3

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
control sensor is obscured by your fingers or the
camera strap, you may not be able to obtain the
correct brightness (exposure) for your shot.

!

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

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switched off.

4

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

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.

Beep

5

When you press the shutter button, the camera
emits a short beep and takes the picture. The
data is then recorded.

!

When you press the shutter button, there is a very

●

short delay before the picture is actually taken.

!

The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is

●

charging. If the LCD monitor is switched on, the

screen may go dark for a moment. This is normal

and does not indicate a fault.

!

The flash charging time may increase when the battery

●

charge gets lower.

!

See P.106, 107 for information on the warning

●

displays.

Viewfinder lamp display

■

Display Status

Lit green Ready to shoot.

Blinking green and
orange alternately

Lit orange

Blinking orange Charging the flash (flash will not fire).

Blinking red

✽ 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.

Recording data to the xD-Picture Card
(ready to shoot).

Recording data to the xD-Picture Card
(not ready to shoot).

ixD-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.

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Q

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MODE

TAKING PICTURES

(

A 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 “y” 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
available shots and the actual number of available shots increases in proportion to the capacity of the xD-Picture Card.

Quality mode

Number of recorded pixels

Image Data Size

DPC-16 (16MB)

DPC-32 (32MB)

DPC-64 (64MB)

DPC-128 (128MB)

✽ Number of available shots displayed on the camera for a new xD-Picture Card formatted in the camera.

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•

F2M

2M

1600 × 1200 640 × 480

Approx. 620KB Approx. 390KB

25

50

101

204

159

319

•

N

39

79

1M 0.3M

1280 × 960

Approx. 320KB Approx. 130KB

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99

198

398

122

247

497

997

LCD monitor OFF

LCD monitor ON

Framing guideline
displayed

Q

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MODE

FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION

You can select the framing guide function in “Q”
Still photography mode. The mode shown on the
LCD monitor switches each time you press the
“DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button to
display the framing guideline.

!

The framing 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.

Scene

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.

2

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Q

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Zoom bar

MODE

DIGITAL ZOOM

1

You can use the digital zoom function for only
“1M” “0.3M” quality settings. Note that the digital
zoom only functions when you use the LCD
monitor to take shots.
To zoom in on your subject, press “a ”
(}TELE). To zoom out, press “b” ({WIDE).

!

You cannot use the digital zoom for “2M •F” or

●

•

N”.

“2M

!

See P.36 for information on changing the quality

●

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setting.

2

A “zoom bar” appears on the LCD monitor.

hDigital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera

equivalent)

1M: Equivalent to approx. 36 mm to 45 mm

Max. zoom scale: 1.25×

0.3M: Equivalent to approx. 36 mm to 90 mm
Max. zoom scale: 2.5×

Q

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MODE

E MACRO

(

CLOSE-UP)PHOTOGRAPHY

Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close­up shots. If the flash is set to “AUTO” or “n”
Red-eye Reduction mode, it is automatically set
to “b” Suppressed Flash mode.

●

Effective Photography Range:

Approx. 8 cm to 13 cm (3.1 in. to 5.1 in.).

!

Using the camera width (about 10 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 “c” Forced Flash or “v”

●

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 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.

01 02

1Set the Mode switch to “Q”.
2To switch to Macro mode, slide the Macro

selector switch towards the Macro icon until it
stops.

“E” : The “E” icon appears on the LCD monitor

and you can take close-up shots.

“,” : Macro mode is cancelled and the camera

is ready for normal shooting (➡P.21).

!

When you cancel Macro mode, the LCD monitor

●

remains on.

2

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Playback frame
number

MODE

VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK

)

01 02

1Set the Mode switch to “w”.
2You can “d” and “c” to move forward and

backward respectively through your images.

!

When you set the Mode switch to “w”, the last

●

image shot is displayed.

Still images that can be viewed

◆

You can use this camera to view still images recorded on the FinePix A200 or still images (excluding
some uncompressed images) recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards.

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◆

Fast Forwarding Images

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

w

No text displayed

Multi-frame playback

Normal playback

MODE

MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK

1 2

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.

!

You cannot use multi-frame playback while a menu

●

is displayed.

!

Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame

●

playback.

01 02

2

1 Select a frame by using “d”, “c”, “a” and

“b” to move the cursor (the orange box) to
the desired frame. Press the “a” or “b ”
several times to switch to the previous page
or the next page.

2 You can enlarge the selected image by

pressing the “DISP” button again.

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MODE

PLAYBACK ZOOM

1 2

Pressing “a ” or “b” during single-frame
playback zooms in (enlarges) or out on a still
image. When you use this function, a zoom bar
is displayed.

hZoom scales:

2M 1600 ×1200 pixel images: Max 10×
1M 1280 × 960 pixel images: Max 8×

0.3M 640 × 480 pixel images: Max 4×

!

Pressing “d” or “c” during zooming cancels zooming

●

and moves to the next image.

!

Multi-frame playback cannot be used with Playback zoom.

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After you have zoomed in on your image,

1Press the “DISP” button.
2Use “a”, “b”, “d” and “c” to zoom in on different

parts of the image.

3Press the “DISP” button again to revert to

zoomed display.

!

You may not be able to use playback zoom for some

●

images shot on other camera models.

!

Press the “BACK” button to return to normal unscaled

●

display.

This is useful for such things as checking the focus
after you take a shot.

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MODE

ERASING SINGLE FRAME

1 2

1 Set the Mode switch to “w”.
2 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/OK”
button.

01 02

Select “FRAME” in the “
press the “MENU/OK” button.
See P.50 for more information on “ALL FRAMES”
and “FORMAT”.

p” ERASE menu and

2

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MODE

ERASING SINGLE FRAME

Press “d” or “c” to view the frame (individual
file) you want to erase.

!

Press the “BACK” button to cancel frame erasing.

●

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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.

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Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases the
frame (individual file) displayed. When erasing is
complete, the next image appears and the
“§” message is displayed.

To erase another frame, repeat steps and .

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Advanced Features

3

Photography

Q

MODE

SELECTING

A

AUTO OR

S

MANUAL

1

Set the Mode switch to “Q”.

!

See P.44 for information on shooting movies.

●

A

AUTO

This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and
can be used in a wide range of conditions.

S MANUAL

This mode allows you to specify your own
brightness and white balance settings.

2

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu.

2Use “d” or “c” to select “g” OPTION and

then use “a” or “b” to select “Q AUTO” or
“Q MANUAL”.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the

selection.

0301 02

3

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION

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1

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu.

2Use “d” and “c” to select the menu item and

“a” and “b” to change the setting.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the

selection.

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0301 02

2

When you validate the settings, the respective
icons appear at the top of the screen.

!

The settings available in the menu screen differ

●

depending on the still photography mode.

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The “Advanced Features Photography” section introduces a range of camera functions that you can
access by setting the Mode switch to “Q” or “T”.

Mode

Sample LCD monitor display Accessible menu settings

Factory default

Explanation

A AUTO

S MANUAL

T MOVIE

QUALITY

y

FLASH

c

SELF-TIMER

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OPTION

g

QUALITY

y

FLASH

c

EV

d

WHITE BALANCE

a

OPTION

g

QUALITY

y

OPTION

g

1M

AUTO

OFF

–

1M

AUTO

0

AUTO

–

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P. 40

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P. 37

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P. 43

P. 65

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P. 65

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SETTING THE QUALITY

y

✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.34)

This mode can be selected in the “A”,
“S” 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.
When you change the quality, the number of
available shots also changes.

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●

!

●

Use

Printing

Internet

Quality

2M •F (1600 × 1200)

•

2M

N (1600 × 1200)

1M (1280 × 960)

0.3M ( 640 × 480)

<Examples>

hFor printing on A5 paper → 2M •F, 2M •N

✽ Select “2M •F” (FINE) for better image quality and

“2M •N” (NORMAL) to increase the number of
available shots.
In most cases, the “2M •N” (NORMAL) setting
provides more than adequate image quality.

hFor printing on A6 (postcard) paper → 1M
hFor 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

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c

FLASH

✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.34)

This mode can be selected in the “A”,
“S” still photography modes.

Use the flash mode that best suits your shot.

h5 modes: “AUTO”, “
hEffective flash range (in “A AUTO” mode):

Approx. 0.8 m to 3 m (2.6 ft. to 9.8 ft.)

!

If you use the flash in very dusty conditions or when it

●

is snowing, white dots may appear in the image due 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.

n”, “c”, “b” and “v”

Auto Flash Mode

AUTO

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.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

c FLASH

Red-Eye Reduction

n

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

◆

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.

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◆

●

Forced Flash

c

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.

Get as close as possible to the subjects.

Suppressed Flash

b

Use this mode for photography using indoor
lighting, for shots taken through glass, and for
photography in venues such as theaters or at
indoor sporting events where the distance is too
great for the flash to be effective. When you use
Suppressed Flash, the Automatic White Balance
function (➡P.111) operates so that natural colors
are captured along with the ambience of the
available light.

!

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.

Slow Synchro

v

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.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

Beep

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SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

=

✽ Selecting A/S (➡P.33)
✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.34)

1

This mode can be selected in the
“A” 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.

!

The self-timer is automatically cancelled in the

●

following situations:

i When you take a picture
i When you switch from the “A” Still image mode

to another mode

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i When the camera is switched off

2

Locate the subject in the LCD monitor or
viewfinder and frame the shot. Then press the
shutter button to start the self-timer.

!

Do not stand in front of the camera when you press

●

the shutter button as this will result in an incorrect
brightness (exposure) setting for the shot.

3

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4

The self-timer lamp lights steadily for
approximately 5 seconds, blinks for another
approximately 5 seconds and then takes the shot.

!

To stop the self-timer once it has started running,

●

press the “BACK” button.

The LCD monitor counts down the time until the
shot is taken.
Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after
each shot.

3

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３

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

d

EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

This mode can be selected in the
“S” 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.

hCorrection 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

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situations:
i When the flash is used in Auto or Red-Eye

Reduction mode.

i When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode.

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✽ Selecting A/S (➡P.33)

)

✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.34)

Subjects for Which Exposure

◆

Adjustment is Particularly Effective

◆

Guide to using + (positive) compensation

h Copying of printed text (black characters on

white paper) (+1.5 EV)

h Backlit portraits (+0.6 EV to +1.5 EV)
h Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and

highly reflective subjects (+0.9 EV)

h Shots made up predominantly of sky

(+0.9 EV)

Guide to using – (negative) compensation

h Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark

backgrounds (–0.6 EV)

h Copying of printed text (white characters on

black paper) (–0.6 EV)

h Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of

pine trees or dark foliage (–0.6 EV)

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

a

WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE

This mode can be selected in the
“S” still photography mode.

Change the white balance setting when you
want to take a picture with the white balance
fixed for the surroundings and lighting when the
picture is taken.
In Auto mode, the correct white balance may not
be obtained for subjects such as close-ups of
people’s faces and shots taken under a special
light source. In such situations, select the correct
white balance for the light source. See P.111 for
information on the white balance.

✽ Selecting A/S (➡P.33)

)

AUTO: Automatic adjustment

(Shooting to show the ambience of the

light source)

: Shooting outdoors in fine weather

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: Shooting in shade

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: Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent

9

lamps

: Shooting under “Warm White” fluorescent

0

lamps

: Shooting under “Cool White” fluorescent

-

lamps

: Shooting in incandescent light

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✽ The white balance setting is ignored when the flash is

used. To achieve the desired effect in your shot, set
the flash to Suppressed Flash mode (➡P.39).

✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.34)

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T

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MODE

T MOVIE (VIDEO

)

1

Set the Mode switch to “T”.
This mode allows you to shoot movies up to 20
seconds (at the # setting) or 80 seconds (at
the $ setting) without sound. (See P.47 for
information on quality settings.)

hMovie format: Motion JPEG (➡P.111)

!

Select Macro mode for close-up shots (➡P.27).

●

!

Depending on the available space on the xD-Picture

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Card, the available shooting time per movie may be
shorter.

!

You cannot switch the LCD monitor off in this mode.

●

!

It may not be possible to play back your movie on

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other cameras.

# (320 × 240 pixels)
$ (160 × 120 pixels)

selectable
10 frames per second
Without sound

2

The available shooting time and the “œ”
message are shown on the LCD monitor.

■ xD-Picture Card standard shooting time

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

Quality mode

1.5 min.

3.1 min.

6.4 min.

12.9 min.

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

$#

5.0 min.

10.1 min.

20.2 min.

40.6 min.

xD-Picture Card
Capacity

DPC-16 (16MB)

DPC-32 (32MB)

DPC-64 (64MB)

DPC-128 (128MB)

✽ The available shooting time displayed on the camera

for a new xD-Picture Card formatted in the camera.

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Zoom bar

3

You can use “a” and “b” to zoom in and out. A
“zoom bar” is displayed on the LCD monitor.

hDigital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera

equivalent)

Approx. 36 mm to 90 mm

Max. zoom scale: 2.5×

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When you press the shutter button, the camera
starts shooting.

!

When you press the shutter button, there is a very

●

brief delay before the camera starts shooting.

!

You do not need to hold down the shutter button.

●

!

The white balance is fixed during shooting, but the

●

exposure varies automatically to suit the scene being
shot.

!

The image shown on the LCD monitor before you

●

take the shot may differ in its brightness, color, etc.
from the image shown on the monitor during movie
recording.

The white balance is set automatically when you
press the shutter button.

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T

MODE

T MOVIE (VIDEO

)

5

During shooting, “hREC” appears on the LCD
monitor with a counter showing the remaining
time displayed in the top-right corner.

!

Once the remaining time runs out, movie recording

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automatically stops and the movie is stored on the
xD-Picture Card.

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6

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.

!

If you end shooting immediately after you start

●

shooting, only 1 second of movie is shot.

Quality settings for movies

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1

02 03

1 Set the Mode switch to “
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu screen.

3 Press “d” or “c” to select “y” quality.
You can select 2 levels of quality. For better
image quality, select “# ”, and for longer
photography time, select “$”.

#
$

Movie Size

320 × 240

160 × 120

T”.

Maximum shooting time

20 sec.

80 sec.

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3

0201

1 Use “a” and “b” to change the quality setting.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the

selection.

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Advanced

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Features Playback

w

MODE

PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO

)

1

1Set the Mode switch to “w”.
2Use “d” or “c” to select the movie file.

!

Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame

●

playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to normal
playback.

Indicated by the “T” icon.

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02

2

0101

02

1Press “b” to play the movie.
2The LCD monitor shows the playback time

and a playback progress bar.

!

If the subject of the movie is very bright, white

●

streaks may appear on the image during playback.
This is normal and is not a fault.

Movies are displayed somewhat smaller than
still images.

■ Playing back movies

Control Description

Playback

Pause/Resume

Stop

Fast forward/Rewind

Skip playback

Playing back movie files

◆

i 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.

i To play back movie files on a computer, save the movie file on the xD-Picture Card to the computer’s hard disk

and then play back the saved file.

i 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.

Rewind Forward

When paused

◆

The movie automatically stops when playback ends.

Pauses the movie during playback.
Press this button again to resume playback.

Stops playback.
✽ Press “d” or “c” while movie playback is stopped to go back

to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively.

Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards
through the movie.

i Each time you press “d” or “c” when the movie is paused,

the movie advances or goes back one frame.

i Hold down the button to move through the frames quickly.

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PLAYBACK MENU

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p

ERASING SINGLE •ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING

1

1Set the Mode switch to “w”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the

menu screen.

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.

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01 02

2

Use “g” to select “

p” ERASE.

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FORMAT

Erases all the files. Because formatting
also erases protected files, check
carefully before formatting a card and
copy any files that you want to keep
onto another media, such as your hard
disk.

01 02

1Use “a ” or “b” to select “FRAME”, “ALL

FRAMES” or “FORMAT”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the

selection.

ALL FRAMES

Erases all unprotected files.
You should copy important files that
you do not want to be erased to your
computer or another media.

FRAME

Erase only the selected file.

BACK

Returns to playback without erasing
any files.

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PLAYBACK MENU

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FRAME ALL FRAMES

01 02

1Use “d” and “c” to select the file to be erased.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the

currently displayed file.

To erase another image, repeat steps 1 and 2.
When you have finished erasing images, press
the “BACK” button.

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The file for which “ˆ” was displayed

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cannot be erased. Remove the protection.

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the
unprotected files.

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If the “

ø

“
press the “MENU/OK” button once more to erase
the image.

”

” message appears,

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To stop the procedure mid-way

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◆

FORMAT

◆

When you want to cancel the erase all frames
procedure, press the “BACK” button.

!

Even if you stop the procedure immediately,

●

some files will be erased.

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the
files and initializes the xD-Picture Card.
Formatting erases protected files also.

!

If the “∂”, “ƒ”, “å” or

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˙ ” message appears, refer to

“
P.106, 107 before formatting the xD-Picture Card
and take the appropriate measures.

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PLAYBACK MENU

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PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL

1

1Set the Mode switch to “w”.
2Press 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
setting (➡ P.53).

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2

Use “d” or “c” to select “

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” PROTECT.

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1Press “a” or “b” to select “UNPROTECT ALL”,

“PROTECT ALL” or “FRAME SET/RESET”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the

selection.

UNPROTECT ALL

Removes the protection from all the
files.

PROTECT ALL

Protects all the files.

FRAME SET/RESET

Protects or unprotects only the
selected file.

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PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL

FRAME SET/RESET

1 2

01 02

1 Press “d ” or “c ” to select the file to be

protected.

2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect the

file currently displayed.

To protect another file, repeat steps 1 and 2.
To finish protecting files, press the “BACK”
button.

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To remove the protection, press the “MENU/OK”
button.

PROTECT ALL

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4

Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect all the
files.

To stop the procedure mid-way

◆

If the photographed images are very large, protecting or unprotecting all the
frames may take some time.
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.

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i 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
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.

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©
ø (➡P.52)

When you erase the image, the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time.

¥ (➡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.

™ (➡P.107)

Up to 999 frames can be specified on the same xD-Picture Card.

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i DPOF SET FRAME

1

1Set the Mode switch to “w”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu screen.

01 02

2

Use “g” to select “

i” DPOF.

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01

1Press “a” or “b” to select “DDATE”.
2Use “d ” and “c ” to select “DATE ON” or

“DATE OFF”.
The selected setting is then valid for all frames
with DPOF settings.

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02

4

01

1Press “a” to select “OK”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

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02

6

4

1 Use “d” or “c” to display the frame for which

you want to specify DPOF settings.

2 Press “a” or “b” to set “YES” for the frame to

be printed and then press the “MENU/OK”

button or “c”.
To specify more DPOF settings, repeat steps 1
and 2.

!

DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies.

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!

“TOTAL” shows the total number of frames for which

●

prints have been ordered.

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.

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PLAYBACK MENU

i DPOF SET FRAME

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Pressing the “MENU/OK” button confirms the
DPOF settings.
Pressing the “BACK” button returns you to the
settings screen .

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button confirms all the
settings.

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DPOF settings cannot be changed.

◆

If you select a frame for which DPOF settings have
already been specified, the “
message appears.
Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the
DPOF settings already specified. You must then
specify the DPOF settings again.

!

Press the “BACK” button to leave the previous

●

settings unchanged.

!

During playback, check that the “i” icon is

●

displayed for the previous settings.

¥”

◆

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g ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS

1

You can set the monitor brightness in “Q”, “w”
and “T” mode.
1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu screen.

2Press “d” or “c” to select “g” Settings and

then press “a” or “b ” to select “LCD
BRIGHTNESS”.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

01 03

02

2

01 02

1 Use “d” or “c” to adjust the LCD monitor

brightness.

2 Press the “MENU/OK” button.

!

To exit this procedure without changing the settings,

●

press the “BACK” button.

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g USING SET–UP

1

You can set the SET–UP in “
mode.
1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu screen.

2Press “d” or “c” to select “g” OPTION and

then press “a” or “b” to select “SET–UP”.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

!

The screen shown is for still photography.

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Q”, “w” and “T”

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2

0201

1Press “a” or “b” to select a menu option and

then press “d” or “c” to change the setting.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

!

Press “c” for “DATE/TIME” or “RESET ALL”.

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■ List of settings

Q Still photography mode

A AUTO
S MANUAL

LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.63)
SET–UP

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—
LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.63)
SET–UP

T Movie mode

■ SET–UP Menu Options

Settings Display Explanation

POSTVIEW

POWER SAVE

USB MODE

DATE/TIME

Q

LCD

F

BEEP

LANGUAGE

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

DSC/PC CAM

SET

ON/OFF

LOW/HIGH/OFF

ENGLISH/FRANCAIS/

DEUTSCH

RESET ALL OK

Factory

default

This option specifies whether or not an image checking screen (photography
results) is displayed after you take a shot.

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

ON

switches off the LCD monitor. See P.66 for details.

See P.67 for details.

DSC

Use this option to correct the date or time. See P.15 for details.

—

Use this option to specify whether the LCD monitor is automatically switched ON or

ON

OFF when the Mode switch is set to “Q”.

This setting selects the volume of the beep emitted by the camera during camera operation.

LOW

Select English, French or German as the language used for screen display.

ENGLISH

This resets all camera settings (including the photography and playback menu
settings) other than the date and time to the factory default values set at shipment.

—

When you press “c”, a confirmation screen appears. To proceed, press the
“MENU/OK” button again.

w Playback mode

—
—
LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.63)
SET–UP

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SET–UP

g POWER SAVE

hPower 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.

iIf the camera is not used for approximately 30

seconds, the LCD switches off temporarily to reduce

power consumption (Sleep mode).

iOnce the camera is in Sleep mode, if it is left

unused for a further 90 seconds, it is automatically

switched off.

iThe charging time for the flash increases slightly

because the flash charging power is reduced.

hPower 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
used for approximately 2 minutes.

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To bring the camera out of sleep mode so that it
is ready to shoot, press “d”, “c”, “a” or “b”.
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 “d”, “c”, “a” or “b”.

!

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.

Software needed for playing back movies, etc.

Launches the FinePixViewer
software when a camera is
connected.

Software used to read PDF-format documents on a
personal computer. This software is needed to read the
User’s Guides for FinePixViewer.

Creates a FinePix CD Album.

Used for videoconferencing (Windows only).

Allows you to display thumbnail lists of the
images stored 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.

✽ Note that the software configuration differs slightly depending on your operating system.

Connect the camera
with “DSC” selected as
the USB setting
(➡P.80).

Connect the camera
with “PC CAM”
selected as the USB
setting (➡P.83).

Allows a digital camera to be used
as USB Mass Storage (removable
disk drive, card reader).

Allows a digital camera to be
used as a PC Camera.

ImageMixer VCD
for FinePix

FinePixViewer

PictureHello

Acrobat Reader

R

QuickTime

USB PC Camera

Driver

Exif Launcher

USB Mass Storage

Driver

6 Software Installation

6.1 The Software Components

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6.2 Installation on a Windows PC

6.2.1 Load the CD-ROM into your PC

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.

NOTE

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.

NOTE

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.

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4. The Setup screen appears. Click the
[Installing FinePixViewer] button.

✽ For more information on what is installed, click the

[Read Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer]
button.

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.

6.2.2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart

1. Pre-installation checking begins. If any
warning messages appear, follow the
instructions given on the screen.

✽ The way file names are displayed differs as

described below depending on your computer
settings.

• File extensions (3-letter suffixes indicating
the file type) may be shown or hidden. (e.g.
Setup.exe or Setup)

• Text may be shown normally or all in
uppercase (e.g. Setup or SETUP).

✽ 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.

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2. A confirmation message appears asking
whether you want to continue with the
installation. Click the [OK] button.

3. The software version is checked. If the
window shown below appears, click the
[OK] button to uninstall the software.

4. The USB drivers are installed.

5. Install FinePixViewer.

1 FinePixViewer installation begins and notes and

warnings are displayed. When you have
confirmed these, click the [Next >] button.

2 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,

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the software is not installed.

3 Check the installation destination folder and then

click the [Next >] button.

4 “Confirmation” screen shown may appear. To

continue with the settings, click the [Yes] button.

6. Install QuickTime as directed by the on­screen instructions.

✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version

5.0.2 or later, this installation is not performed.

Click [Agree] button in the “Software License
Agreement” window.

If the “Connection speed” window appears, set the
correct speed for your environment of connection and
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 on­screen instructions.

✽ 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.

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. Install WINASPI as directed by the on-screen

instructions.

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. Install Windows Media Player as directed

by the on-screen instructions and then
restart your PC.

✽ 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.

In Windows Media Component Setup window, tick
the “I have read the Privacy Statement” checkbox
and then click the [Next >] button.
When you click the [Finish] button, your PC is
restarted.

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. 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.

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. After you restart your PC, the “FinePixViewer

installation completed” message appears.
Click “Using FinePixViewer” to view the
basic FinePixViewer functions.

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. 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.

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✽

15

.Proceed with the installation as directed

by the on-screen instructions.

■ To install Acrobat Reader later...

1. Open the “My Computer” window, right-click
the CD-ROM icon and select “Open” to view
the contents of the CD-ROM.

2. Double-click “ACROREAD” → “ENGLISH”
folder.

3. Double-click “ar505enu.exe”.

4. Proceed with the installation as directed by
the on-screen instructions.

6.3 Installation on a Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2

6.3.1 Check the system software settings

■ 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.

NOTE

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 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.

NOTE

If the “FinePix” window does not open automatically,
double-click the CD-ROM icon.

2. Double-click “Installer for MacOS8.6-9.x”
to launch the Installer.

3. The Installer setup screen appears. Click
the [Installing FinePixViewer] button.

✽ For more information on what is installed, click the

[Read Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer]
button.

4. A confirmation message appears asking
whether you want to continue with the
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.

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6. Select the installation destination for
FinePixViewer and ImageMixer VCD for
FinePix.

1 Click the [Open] button to open the installation

destination folder.

7. Install QuickTime as directed by the on­screen instructions and then restart your
Macintosh.

✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version

5.0.2 or later, this installation is not performed.

2 Click the [Save] button.

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Click [Agree] button in the “License” window.

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

[Next] button.

8. After you restart your Macintosh, the
“FinePixViewer installation completed”
message appears. Click “Using
FinePixViewer” to view the basic
FinePixViewer functions.

■ To install Acrobat Reader later...

1. Double-click the “FinePix” CD-ROM to
open the CD-ROM window.

2. Double-click “FinePixViewer for Mac OS

8.6-9.x” → “Acrobat Reader” → “English”
folder.

3. Double-click “English Reader Installer”.

4. Proceed with the installation as directed by
the on-screen instructions.

9. 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.

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.Proceed with the installation as directed

by the on-screen instructions.

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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 CD­ROM drive. The “FinePix” window opens.

NOTE

If the “FinePix” window does not open automatically,
double-click the CD-ROM icon.

3. Double-click “Installer for MacOS X”.

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4. Click the “ ” icon.

5. Enter the administrator name and password.
Then click the [OK] button.

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 the Mac OS X startup disk as the
installation destination and click the
[Continue] button.

10

. Click the [Install (upgrade)] button.

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. When you have completed the installation,

click the [Restart] button.

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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.

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).

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■ 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

equipped 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.

AC power adapter

DC IN 3V
socket

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.

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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 shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on

the country of use.

Connecting the AC power adapter does not
allow you to charge the Ni-MH batteries. Use the
optional charger (➡P.98) to charge the Ni-MH
batteries.

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(Special USB)
socket

AC power adapter

Camera

USB
socket

PC

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7.2 Use at DSC mode

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
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

4. Slide the Power switch to the side to turn

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“SET–UP” menu to “DSC” (➡P.64, 65).

the camera off.

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5. Switch your PC on.

6. Use the special USB cable to connect the
camera to your computer.

7. Switch the camera on.

If you are using a Windows PC, the driver settings
are specified automatically when installation is
completed. No further action is required.

Always use the prescribed procedure when
disconnecting or switching off the camera
(➡P.86).

✽ 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 sockets.

■ Camera Operation

i When the camera and computer are exchanging

data, the self timer lamp flashes and the
viewfinder lamp flashes alternately green and
orange.

i “DSC” appears on the screen.
i Power Save is disabled when the camera is

connected to a USB port.

✽ Before replacing the xD-Picture Card, always

disconnect the camera from the PC using the
procedure on P.86.

✽ Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is

communicating with the PC. See P.86 for information
on the disconnection procedure.

■ 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.

i FinePixViewer automatically starts up.

✽ Screen for

Windows 98 SE

i A removable disk icon appears and you can

use your PC to transfer files to and from the
camera.

Windows Macintosh

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.

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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 required.

✽ This step is not required for subsequent connections.

2. Specify the settings in the “AutoPlay” dialog
box.

■ When FinePixViewer is included in

the list of 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.

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■ 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.

Proceed to “Using FinePixViewer” on
page 88.

(Special USB)
socket

AC power adapter

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7.3 Use at PC-CAM mode

USB
socket

PC

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Plug the AC power adapter connector into the
DC IN 3V socket on the camera and then plug
the adapter itself into the main power outlet.

1. Slide the power switch to the side to turn
the camera on.

2. Set the “USB MODE” setting in the
“SET–UP” menu to “PC CAM” (➡P.64, 65).

3. Slide the power switch to the side to turn

✽ Select Macro mode for close-up shots (➡ P.27).

the camera off.

Although the “

E” icon is not displayed.

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4. Switch your PC on.

5. Use the special USB cable to connect the
camera to your computer.

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.

Always use the prescribed procedure when
disconnecting or switching off the camera
(➡P.86).

✽ 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 sockets.

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■ Camera Operation

i When the camera and computer are

exchanging data, the self timer lamp flashes
and the viewfinder lamp flashes alternately
green and orange.

i “PC CAM” appears on the screen.
i Power Save is disabled when the camera is

connected to a USB port.

✽ Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is

communicating with the 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.

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■ PC Operation

1. FinePixViewer 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.

Windows 2000 Professional

If the “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog box
appears, click the [Yes] button.

✽ The Windows CD-ROM may also be required

during installation. In this event, switch CD-ROMs
as directed by the on-screen instructions.

Windows XP

The USB PC Camera Driver is installed automatically.
When the following screen appears, click the
[Continue] button.

3. FinePixViewer starts up automatically and
the live image is displayed.

NOTE

If the live image does not appear, refer to
“Troubleshooting” in FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF).

TIP

The Exif Launcher installed with the FinePixViewer
automatically launches FinePixViewer when you
connect the camera to your PC.

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7.4 Disconnecting the Camera

1

1. Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.)
that are using the camera.

2. Check that the viewfinder lamp is lit green
or that the self timer lamp is off (no data is
being exchanged with the computer).

For a DSC connection, proceed to step .
For a PC CAMERA connection, proceed to step .

✽ 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

3

Perform the steps shown below before you

2

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.

2. Left-click the Eject icon in the taskbar and
eject “USB Disk”.

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✽ Screen for Windows Me

(Special USB)
socket

AC power adapter

Camera

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.

✽ When you drag the icon to the Trash, “≠”

appears on the camera’s LCD monitor.

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1. Switch the camera off.

2. Unplug the special USB cable from the
camera.

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8 Using FinePixViewer

8.1 Saving Images on Your Computer

This section gives a brief overview of how to use
FinePixViewer. Refer to these instructions while you
are using FinePixViewer.

1. Connect the camera to your computer in
DSC mode (➡P.80).

2. When you open the folders shown below
in order, the images in the camera are
displayed in the thumbnail display area.

Windows

1

2
3
4

NOTE

On Windows XP, the
removable disk appears
as “FinePix” (for the
second and subsequent
connections).

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Mac OS 8.6-9.2

1

2

3
4

Mac OS X

1

2
3
4

3. Click the [Automatic Taking] button.

Copies multiple images
at once.

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 “ ” (Macintosh) to the left of the folder.

+

Windows

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).

1

2
3

OR

1
2

Mac OS

1

2
3

Indicates the folder in which FinePixViewer is
installed.

8.2 Making a FinePix CD Album

For using “ImageMixer VCD for FinePix” to create
CD albums and video CDs.
h To create CD-Rs or video CDs, you will need a

CD-R drive.

h Refer to the “ImageMixer VCD for FinePix” help

file for more detailed information.

h For inquiries regarding “ImageMixer VCD for

FinePix”

PIXELA User Support Center

PIXELA Home Page: http://www.ImageMixer.com/
North America (Los Angels) Telephone: [phone]
Europe (U.K.) Telephone: [phone]
Asia (Philippines) Telephone: [phone]
Japan (Osaka) Telephone: [phone]

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8.3 Using the FinePix Internet Service

First-time users

To the user registration

window

Registered users

The Internet menu is

updated.

NOTE

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.

8.4 User Registration

■ For Windows and Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2

NOTE

Your user ID and password are very important. Make
sure you do not forget them.

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To use the FinePix Internet services, users must
first register.

✽ Follow the steps below to register. Users can be

registered for free.

1. Launch FinePixViewer.

2. Click the [Register Now] button.

3. The “User’s Registration for Internet
Services” dialog box opens. As shown at
right, select [Register Here], then select
the country or 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 re­install FinePixViewer after completing user
registration).

✽ If the country or area where you are living does

not appear in the pull-down list, select “OTHERS”.

4. When the browser starts up, proceed as
directed by the on-screen instructions.

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5. Enter the required information in the user
registration page.

1
2

3

4

1 Enter the name of your choice (nickname, etc.).
2 Enter a password of your choice using letters

and/or numbers. Then enter the password again
for confirmation.

3 Enter your name.
4 Enter your E-mail address.
5 Enter the remaining required information.

✽ After you register, a confirmation E-mail message

is sent to you. Be sure to enter a valid E-mail
address at which you can receive the message.

✽ 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

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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.

■ 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.

<User’s Registration button>

3. Select “User’s registration” and click the
[OK] button.

✽ If you are not already connected to the Internet,

connect now. (A dial-up dialog box may be
displayed.)

✽ Only select menu acquisition if you have already

completed the user registration process and you
have re-installed “FinePixViewer”, etc.

4. The User’s 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 list, select “OTHERS”.

5. When the browser starts up, proceed as
directed by the on-screen instructions.

6. Enter the required information in the user
registration page.

1
2

3

4

1 Enter the name of your choice (nickname, etc.).
2 Enter a password of your choice using letters

and/or numbers. Then enter the password again
for confirmation.

3 Enter your name.
4 Enter your E-mail address.
5 Enter the remaining required information.

✽ After you register, a confirmation E-mail message

is sent to you. Be sure to enter a valid E-mail
address at which you can receive the message.

✽ 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.

Once you complete the registration, a confirmation
E-mail is sent. Wait a few moments until the
message is sent.

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8.5 Mastering FinePixViewer

For more information on FinePixViewer functions
not fully explained in this manual, refer to “How to
Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details.

■ To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”...

You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader.
See P.75 for information on installing Acrobat Reader.

■ What is explained in “How to Use
FinePixViewer”...

“How to Use FinePixViewer” covers a range of topics,
including batch processing and ordering prints.

■ 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”.

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Bookmarks

Contents

3. The “Viewing Slide Shows” information is
displayed. Press the “←” key to view the
previous page or the “→” 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

1. Switch on your PC.

2. Disconnect the camera (➡P.86, 87).

3. Quit all currently running applications.

4. Close all files.

5. Open the “My Computer” window, open
the “Control Panel”, and double-click
“Add/Remove Programs”.

6. The “Add/Remove Programs Properties”
window appears. Select the software to be
uninstalled (FinePixViewer or the driver)
and then click the [Add/Remove] button.

<To remove FinePixViewer>

<To remove the driver software>

7. When the confirmation message appears,
click the [OK] button. Check your selection
carefully since the process cannot be
cancelled once you click [OK].

8. Automatic uninstallation begins.
When uninstallation ends, click the [OK]
button.

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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

■ Uninstalling Mass Storage Driver and
PC Camera Driver

1. Check that the camera is not connected to

your Macintosh.

2. Drag all the files that begin with

“USB04CB...” to the Trash.

3. Restart your Macintosh.

4. Select “Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu.

■ 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

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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

FinePix A200

Digital Camera

(

USB

)

(

PC card slot

)

Personal Computer

(commercially available)

Digital Photo Printer

CX-400

(

USB

)

(

USB

)

PC Card Adapter

xD-Picture Card

Image Memory

Card Reader

TV monitor

(commercially available)

e By using the FinePix A200 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be

expanded to fill a wide range of uses.

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Accessories Guide

e 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

h xD-Picture Card

These are separately available xD-Picture Card cards.
Use the following xD-Picture Card:
DPC-16 (16MB)/DPC-32 (32MB)/DPC-64 (64MB)/DPC-128 (128MB)

●

AC Power Adapter AC-3V

Use the AC power adapter when you want to take pictures or play back images
for long periods or when the camera is connected to a computer.

✽

The shape of the AC power adapter, the plug and socket outlet depend on the country.

●

Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF

The 2HR-3UF includes 2 pieces of high-capacity AA-size Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

●

Fujifilm Battery charger with Battery BK-NH (with Euro type or UK type plug)

The BK-NH includes the quick battery charger BCH-NH and 2 Ni-MH batteries.
The BCH-NH can charge 2 Ni-MH batteries in approximately 120 minutes.
Up to 4 Ni-MH batteries can be charged simultaneously.

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●

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.

h DPC-R1 Image Memory Card Reader

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

Windows XP or iMac, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, Mac OS X (10.1.2 to 10.1.3) and
models that support USB as standard.

i Compatible with SmartMedia of 3.3V, 4MB to 128MB.

h 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 II ).
i Compatible with SmartMedia of 3.3V, 2MB to 128MB.

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Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly

Be sure to read this information in conjunction with “Safety Notes” (➡P.114), to ensure that you use

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your camera correctly.

■ Places to Avoid

Do not store or use the camera in the following types of
locations:

h In the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places.
h In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme

temperature rises, such as in a closed car in summer.

h Extremely cold places.
h Places subject to strong vibration.
h Places affected by smoke or steam.
h Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near

motors, transformers or magnets).

h In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to

rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time.

■ 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.

■ 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
camera. Condensation may also form on the xD-Picture

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card. In this event, remove the xD-Picture Card and wait a
short time before using it again.

■ 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.

■ Cleaning Your Camera

h 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 amount
of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens
cleaning paper and wipe gently.

h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD

monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily
damaged.

h 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.

■ 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.