FujiFilm A205S User Manual
This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM
DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A205/A205S/A210 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
BL00278-201(1
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Getting Ready
Using
the Camera
Advanced
Features
Software
Installation
Viewing ImagesSettings
Warning EC Declaration of Conformity
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD-ROM
PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE
READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU DO AGREE TO THIS
AGREEMENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE
SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING
THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.
End User License Agreement
T
his End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms
and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by
FUJIFILM.
The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreement is
provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of such
separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software,
prevailing over those of this Agreement.
1. Definitions.
(a) “Media” means the CD-ROM titled “Software for FinePix SX” which is
provided to you together with this Agreement.
(b) “Software” means the software which is recorded on Media.
(c) “Documentation” means the operation manuals of Software and other
related written materials which are provided to you together with
Media.
(d) “Product” means Media (including Software) and Documentation
collectively.
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FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable, nonexclusive license:
to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine
(a)
executable form;
(b) to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed;
and
(c) to make one backup copy of Software.
3. Restrictions.
3.1 You shall not distribute, rent, lease or otherwise transfer all or any
part of Software, Media or Documentation to any third party without
FUJIFILM’s prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense,
assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to
you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM’s prior
written consent.
3.2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder, you shall not
copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation.
3.3 You shall not modify, adapt or translate Software or Documentation.
You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary
notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation.
3.4 You shall not, or shall not have any third party, reverse-engineer,
decompile, or disassemble Software.
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Notes on the Grant:
To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be
used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable
and DC supply cord.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Please read the Safety Notes (➡P.81) and make sure
you understand them before using the camera.
Be sure to read this page before using the Software.
4. Ownership.
All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and
Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party
suppliers as indicated on or in Software or Documentation. Nothing
contained herein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as
transferring or granting any right, license, or title to you other than those
explicitly granted under this Agreement.
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FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material
and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of
your receipt of Media. Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty,
FUJIFILM shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearing
no defect. FUJIFILM’s entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy
with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited to such
FUJIFILM’s replacement of Media as provided herein
6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN, FUJIFILM
PROVIDES PRODUCT “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF
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WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO ANY
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OR ANY OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY,
MARCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
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GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
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LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS) INCURRED FROM THE USE
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ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
8. No export.
You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof, will be
transferred, or exported to any country or used in any manner in
violation of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is
subject.
9. Termination.
In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, FUJIFILM
may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice.
10. Term.
This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use
Software, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9
hereof.
11. Obligation upon termination.
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at
your own responsibility and expense, delete or destroy
immediately all Software (including its copies), Media and
Documentation.
12. Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with laws of Japan.
We
:
Name
:
Address
declare that the product
Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A205/A205S/A210
Manufacture’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
Manufacture’s Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku,
is in conformity with the following Standards
following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC)and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
Safety:EN60065
EMC:EN55022:1998 Classe B
Fuji Photo Film (Europe)G.m.b.H.
Heesenstrasse 31
40549 Dusseldorf, Germany
Tokyo 106-8620, Japan
EN55024:1998
EN61000-3-2
:
1995 +A1:1998 +A2:1998
Dusseldorf, Germany August 1, 2003
Place Date Signature/Managing Director
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u
ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA
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Contents
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Warning
IMPORTANT
EC Declaration of Conformity
Preface
Accessories included
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Nomenclature
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Attaching the strap
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Example of LCD Monitor Text Display
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■ Still photography mode
■ Playback mode
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1 Getting Ready
LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA
SWITCHING ON AND OFF/SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME/CHANGING THE DATE ORDER
Correcting the date and time
Changing the date order
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE
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2 Using the Camera
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (
■ Viewfinder Lamp Display
NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES
■ Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card
USING AF/AE LOCK
USING THE ZOOM (OPTICAL ZOOM/DIGITAL ZOOM)
BEST FRAMING
PLAYBACK MODE
VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK)
Single-frame Playback/Fast-forwarding Through Your Images/Multi-frame Playback
Single-frame Playback/Playback Zoom/Panning/Trimming
ERASING IMAGES (ERASE FRAME)
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3 Advanced Features
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY
d FLASH
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
SELECTING
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION
y QUALITY SETTINGS IN STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
* SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
D EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)
A WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE)
MOVIE MODE
r SHOOTING MOVIES
MOVIE MENU
y QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE
PLAYBACK MODE
r PLAYING BACK MOVIES
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a AUTO/s MANUAL
■ Playing Back Movies
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PLAYBACK MENU
o ERASING SINGLE/ALL FRAMES
ALL FRAMES/FRAME/BACK
u DPOF SET FRAME
HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF)
HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (FRAME SET/RESET)
RESET ALL
i PROTECTING IMAGES:FRAME/SET ALL/RESET ALL
g AUTO PLAY (AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK)
Settings
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6 ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
SET-UP
F USING THE SET-UP SCREEN
POWER SAVE SETTING
FORMAT
FRAME NO.
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FRAME SET
FRAME RESET/SET ALL/RESET ALL
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■ SET-UP Menu Options
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5 Software Installation
5.1 THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS
5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC
5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2
5.4 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X
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6 Viewing Images
6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION
6.1.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter
6.1.2 Connecting to a TV
6.1.3 Connecting to a Computer
6.1.4 Disconnecting the Camera
6.2 USING FinePixViewer
6.2.1 Mastering FinePixViewer
6.2.2 Uninstalling the Software
System Expansion Options
Overview of the Optional Cradle
Accessories Guide
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly
Notes on the Power Supply
Applicable Batteries
Notes on the Batteries
Notes on Using AA-size Ni-MH Batteries and
the Rechargeable Battery NH-10 Correctly
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AC Power Adapter
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Procedure for discharging rechargeable
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Ni-MH batteries
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Notes on the xD-Picture Card™
68
Warning Displays
68
Troubleshooting
68
Specifications (FinePix A205/A205S)
Specifications (FinePix A210)
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Explanation of Terms
Safety Notes
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Getting Ready
the Camera
Using
Advanced
Features
Settings
Installation
Software
Viewing Images
Accessories includedPreface
■ 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.
■ 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 xD-Picture Card containing
images or data protected under copyright laws is only
permissible within the restrictions imposed by those
copyright laws.
■ Liquid Crystal
If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care
with the liquid crystal in the monitor. 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 soap and running water.
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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Trademark Information
h and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A.
h Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook
and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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
Systems Incorporated of the U.S.
h Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring
to the Microsoft
✽ The “Designed for Microsoft
refers to the camera and the driver only.
h Other company or product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective companies.
®
Reader®is a trademark of Adobe
®
Windows®Operating System.
®
Windows®XP” logo
■ Explanation of Color Television System
NTSC: National Television System Committee, color
television telecasting specifications adopted
mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.
PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television
system adopted mainly by European countries
and China.
■ 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.
h 16 MB, xD-Picture Card™ (1)
Included with: Anti-static case (1)
h Strap (1)
h USB Interface Set (1)
i CD-ROM: Software for FinePix SX (1)
USB cable (included) with Noise Suppression core (1)
i
i Quick start guide for Camera and Software
installation (1)
h Cradle adapter for
FinePix A205/A205S/A210 (1)
Use this adapter for setting camera to the
optional PictureCradle CP-FXA10 (See P.66).
h LR6 AA-size alkaline Batteries (2)
h Special video cable
2.5 mm dia. plug-to-pin plug
Approx. 1.5 m (1)
h Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)
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Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features.
Shutter button
POWER switch
(P.12)
(P.27)
Flash
Lens cover
Lens
DISP (Display) button
Viewfinder lamp
Viewfinder
LCD monitor
Tripod mount
Battery cover
Mode switch
Still photography mode (P.18)
Playback mode (P.24)
Movie mode
(P.16, 23)
(P.33)
xD-Picture Card slot
Battery compartment
Attaching the strap
01 02
Flash control sensor
Self-timer lamp (P.31)
Viewfinder Window
VIDEO OUT (Video output)
Cradle connection
(power input) socket
d/ Macro button (P.27)
( ) b( )
a
/Zoom switch (P.16, 23)
c/ Flash button (P.27)
MENU/OK button
BACK button (P.17)
(P.59)
socket
(USB) socket
(P.60)
socket
DC IN 3V
(P.58)
(P.17)
Strap mount
Example of LCD Monitor Text Display
■ Still photography mode
EV (Exposure compensation)
Self-Timer
Still photography mode
Flash
Macro (close-up)
Zoom bar
Date
■ Playback mode
Playback mode
DPOF
Protection
Zoom bar
Date
Displaying the On-screen Help
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Instructions for the next step in the
procedure are displayed at the bottom
of the LCD monitor. Press the button
indicated.
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Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2.
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1M
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Press the “DISP” button to use the
zoom or the “MENU/OK” button to crop
the image.
White balance
Quality mode
Number of available frames
Battery level warning
AF warning
Camera shake warning
AF frame
Playback frame number
Battery level warning
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1M1M
A
Blinking red
Lit red
1
2
3
No icon
1 Getting Ready
Gold marking
Rechargeable
battery NH-10
LR6 AA-size
alkaline batteries
LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA
Compatible batteries
h AA-size alkaline batteries (2), Rechargeable Battery NH-10 (sold separately), or AA-size Ni-MH
batteries (sold separately) (2).
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Please use the same brand AA-size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera.
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How to use the batteries
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h Never use the following types of batteries, as this could cause serious
problems such as batteries fluid leakage or overheating:
1. Batteries with split or peeling outer casings
2. Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries together
h Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.
h Soil, such as fingermarks, on the poles of the batteries can significantly
reduce the amount of time for which the batteries can be used.
h The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can
be used varies depending on the brand, and some alkaline batteries may stop providing power more
quickly than those supplied with the camera. Note also that due to their nature, the time for which
alkaline batteries can be used decreases in cold conditions (0°C to +10°C). The use of AA-size NiMH batteries is recommended for this reason.
h Cradle can be used in combination with camera and to charge rechargeable Battery NH-10 (sold
separately). Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries.
h See P.68, 69 for other notes on using batteries.
h When first purchased or if left unused for a log period, the time for which AA-size Ni-MH
batteries or rechargeable Battery NH-10 can be used may be shorter. See P. 69 for details.
1
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Outer casing
Check that the camera is switched off (viewfinder
lamp switches off) before opening the battery cover.
!
Opening the battery cover while the camera is switched on,
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the camera is switched off.
!
Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover.
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Do not open the battery cover while the camera is
still switched on. This could damage the xD-
Picture Card or corrupt the image files on the xDPicture Card.
Load the batteries correctly as shown.
2
Close the battery cover.
4
When you want to replace the 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.
Checking the remaining battery charge
◆
Switch the camera on and check that no battery level warning (C or V) is displayed on the LCD
monitor. If no icon is displayed, there is ample charge left in the batteries.
Lit red
Blinking red
◆
1 There is ample remaining battery charge.
2 The battery charge is low. Have a new set of
batteries ready.
3 The batteries run out. The display will shortly go
blank and the camera will stop working. Replace
or recharge the batteries.
“C” is displayed as a small icon on the right-hand
side of the LCD monitor. “
icon on the LCD monitor.
◆
V” appears as a large
Getting Ready
!
The information above is an approximate guide for photography mode. Depending on the camera mode and the type
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of batteries used, the transition from “
!
When the batteries run out, “V” is displayed and camera operation automatically stops. When this occurs, the
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camera may work if you switch it on again even without loading new or fully charged batteries. However, this may
cause camera faults such as the camera switching itself off without retracting the lens. Always load new or fully
charged batteries.
!
Due to the nature of the battery, the battery low warning may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations.
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Align the gold mark on the xD-Picture Card slot
3
10
with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card
and then push the card firmly all the way into the
slot.
!
The xD-Picture Card will not slide fully into the slot if it is
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inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to apply undue
force to the xD-Picture Card.
This is normal and does not indicate a fault. Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use.
Power Save Function
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If the camera is not used for 2 minutes, this function automatically switches the camera off. When this
function is active, it also switches off the LCD monitor to reduce power consumption if the camera is not
used for 30 seconds (see P.47 for details). If the camera is then left unused for a further period (for 90
seconds), the Power Save function automatically switches the camera off. To switch the camera back
on, slide the “POWER” switch to the side to turn the camera off briefly and then turn it back on.
C” to “V” may occur more quickly.
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SWITCHING ON AND OFF/SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
1
2
3
01
02
1Turn the Mode switch to select the mode you
want to use.
2Open the lens cover to use the camera in still
photography/Movie mode.
Slide the “POWER” switch to turn the camera on
and off. When you switch the camera on, the
viewfinder lamp lights (green).
!
When the “…” warning message appears on the
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LCD monitor, the lens cover has not opened fully. Open the
lens cover all the way.
The lens moves when the camera is in “q” or “r”
mode. Because these actions involve precision
mechanisms, take care not to obstruct the lens with
your hand or fingers.
Obstructing the lens will cause a malfunction or
fault and the “
message will appear. Take care also not to get
fingerprints on the camera lens as this will result in
impaired image quality in your shots.
When you first switch the camera on, the date is
cleared. Press the “MENU/OK” button to set the
date and time.
∂” or “ß ”
4
01 02
5
1Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day,
Hour or Minute.
2Press “a” or “b” to correct the setting.
!
Holding down “a” or “b”, the numbers change continuously.
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!
When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM setting
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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.
!
At the time of purchase and after you leave the camera for a
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long period with the batteries removed, settings such as the
date and time are cleared. Once the AC power adapter has
been connected or the batteries have been loaded for 30
minutes or more, the camera settings will be retained for
roughly 3 hours even when the camera has no power
(batteries removed and AC power adapter disconnected).
Getting Ready
12
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To set the date and time later, press the “BACK” button.
●
!
If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation message
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will appear each time you switch the camera on.
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CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME/CHANGING THE DATE ORDER
01 03 02
1
2
01 02
3
1Press the “MENU/OK” button.
2Press “d” or “c ” to select “F” OPTION and
then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button.
1Press “a” or “b” to select “DATE/TIME”.
2Press “c”.
Correcting the date and time
1Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day,
Hour or Minute.
2Press “a” or “b” to correct the setting.
5
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE
01 02
03
1
01 02
2
Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the
settings are completed.
Getting Ready
1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu screen.
2Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to select “SET-UP”
from the “F” OPTION menu.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button.
1The “SET-UP” screen appears. Press “a” or “b”
to select “ ”.
2Press “c ” to select “ ”, “ENGLISH”,
“FRANCAIS”, “DEUTSCH”, “ESPAÑOL” or “ ”.
You can cycle through the language settings by
pressing “c”.
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4
01
01
02
02
!
Holding down “a” or “b”, the numbers change continuously.
●
!
When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM setting
●
automatically switches.
Changing the date order
1Press “d” or “c” to select the date order.
2Press “a” or “b” to set the date order. Refer to
the table below for details of the settings.
Date order Explanation
YYYY.MM.DD
MM/DD/YYYY
DD.MM.YYYY
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.
!
The screens in this manual are shown in English.
●
!
See P.46 for more information on the “F” OPTION menu.
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Using
2
the Camera
You’ve read the chapter on getting ready and the camera is now set up and ready to take pictures.
“Using the Camera” describes the basic camera operations of “Taking Pictures”, then “Viewing Images”
and “Erasing Images”.
This section describes the camera’s functions.
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE
0
Changing modes
Turn the Mode switch to change modes.
Still photography mode: Still image shooting.
Playback mode: Photographed image playback.
Movie mode: Movie recording.
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0a( )b( ) button
Photography: ab button
Press “ ” to zoom in (telephoto).
Press “ ” to zoom out (wide-angle).
Playback: ab button (Panning frames (files))
Press “ ” to enlarge the image.
Press “ ” to revert to normal display.
● POWER switch
Use this switch to change the camera
on and off.
0DISP button
Press this button to select the LCD monitor
display.
Photography: Switches the LCD monitor on
and off or displays the
framing guides.
Playback: Switches text display on and off
or selects multi-frame playback.
dc button
0
Photography: d button
Playback:Change frame or (in a movie) frame
Switches Macro ( ) on and off.
c button
Sets the flash ( ).
advance.
Using the Menus
0
1Display the menu.
Press the “MENU/OK” button.
2Select a menu option.
Press the left or right arrow on the dc
button.
4Confirm the setting.
Press the “MENU/OK” button.
0BACK button
Press this button to stop a
procedure midway through.
In the Owner's Manual the up, down, left and right directions on the 4-direction button are
indicated by black triangles. Up or down is shown as “ab”, and left or right is shown as “dc”.
3Select a setting.
Press the up or down arrow on the f
button.
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STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
３３３３
1M1M
A
Zoom bar
３３３３
1M1M
A
SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (a
AUTO MODE
)
1
2
01
03
02
1Turn the Mode switch to “q”.
2Open the lens cover.
3Slide the “POWER” switch sideways to switch
the camera on.
h Focus distance: Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity
!
For subjects closer than 80 cm (2.6 ft.), use Macro photography
●
(➡P.27).
!
If a “å”, “˙”, “∆” or
●
©” message appears, see P.72.
“
To take pictures using the viewfinder, press the
“DISP” button to switch the LCD monitor off
(Switching the LCD monitor off conserves battery
power).
!
Note that you cannot switch the LCD monitor off in Macro
●
mode.
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.
!
Take care to avoid scratching the lens when handling the
●
camera.
!
The image will be blurred if the camera moves when taking
●
the picture (camera shake). Use a tripod to avoid camera
shake, particularly for shots in dark locations when the flash
is set to Suppressed Flash mode.
!
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.
4
5
6
LCD monitor
View finder
AF frame
AF frame
To zoom in on your subject, press Zoom switch “a”
([ telephoto). To zoom out, press “b” (] wideangle). A “zoom bar” appears on the LCD monitor
to zoom in or out.
h Optical zoom focal length (35 mm camera
equivalent)
Approx. 36 mm-108 mm
Maximum zoom scale: 3×
!
Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches between
●
optical zoom and digital zoom (➡P.23). Pressing the same
Zoom switch again switches between zoom modes.
Using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, frame your
shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto
Focus) frame.
!
If your subject is not in the center of the picture, use AF/AE
●
lock to take the picture (➡P.22).
!
The image shown on the LCD monitor before you take the
●
shot may differ in its brightness, color, etc. from the image
actually recorded. If necessary, play back the recorded image
to check it (➡P.24).
!
To frame your shot precisely, 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.
Using the viewfinder to take a picture at a distance
of 0.8 m to 1.5 m (2.6 ft. to 4.9 ft.), only the shaded
area in the figure is photographed.
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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.
!
Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as
●
described on P.68.
!
Using 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 using
Suppressed Flash mode.
Continued
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STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
Beep
SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (a AUTO MODE
)
Press the Shutter button down halfway. Focusing is
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complete when the AF frame on the LCD monitor
shrinks and the viewfinder lamp (green) stops
blinking and remains lit.
!
If “{” appears on the LCD monitor, the camera cannot focus.
●
!
Pressing the shutter button down halfway, the image on the
●
LCD monitor freezes briefly. However, this is not the recorded
image.
!
If “{” appears on the LCD monitor, (e.g. the shot is too dark
●
for the camera to focus), try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from
your subject to take the picture.
To take the picture, press the Shutter button down
8
fully without lifting your finger off it. The camera beeps
and takes the picture, and the data is then recorded.
!
There is a slight delay between the Shutter button being
●
pressed and the shot being taken. If necessary, play back the
shot to check the image.
!
Pressing the Shutter button down fully in one motion, the shot
●
is taken without the AF frame changing.
!
When you take the shot, the viewfinder lamp lights orange
●
(shooting disabled). The viewfinder lamp then changes to
green to indicate that the next picture can be taken.
!
The viewfinder lamp blinks orange while the flash is charging.
●
If the LCD monitor is switched on, the screen goes dark. This
is normal and does not indicate a fault.
!
See P.72-73 for information on the warning displays.
●
■ Viewfinder Lamp Display
Display Status
Lit green Ready to shoot
Blinking green AF/AE in progress, camera shake warning or AF warning (Ready to shoot)
Blinking green and
orange alternately
Lit orange Recording to xD-Picture Card (Not ready)
Blinking orange Flash charging (Flash will not fire)
Blinking green
(1-second intervals)
Blinking red
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
◆
Though the FinePix A205/A205S/A210 uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty
focusing or not be able to focus at all for the types of subjects and situations listed below. In such
cases, the image may be out of focus.
h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body
h Subjects photographed through glass
h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur
h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or
flames
h When the subject is dark
h When there is very little contrast between the
subject and the background (such as white walls
or subjects dressed in the same color as the
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background)
Recording to xD-Picture Card (Ready to shoot)
Camera in Power Save mode (➡P.47)
h xD-Picture Card Warnings
No card loaded, card not formatted, incorrect format, card full, xD-Picture Card error
h Lens operation error
✽ When the LCD monitor is switched on, more detailed warning messages are displayed (➡P.72-73).
◆
h Subjects moving at high speed
h When something other than your subject is close
to the AF frame, has contrasting areas of light and
dark and is either closer or further away than your
subject (as when you photograph someone
against a background with strongly contrasting
elements)
For subjects of this type, use AF/AE lock (➡P.22).
NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES
The number of available frames in this card is
displayed on the screen.
!
See P.30 for information on changing the quality mode.
●
!
The default quality mode “y” set at shipment is 1.
●
■ Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card
The table below shows the standard number of available frames for a new xD-Picture Card formatted on the camera. The
larger the xD-Picture Card capacity, the greater the divergence between the actual number of available frames and the
number shown here. Also, because the amount of data recorded for a shot varies depending on the subject, in some cases
the number of shots may decrease by 2 or may remain the same. As a result, the actual number of recordable shots may
either decrease or increase.
FinePix A205
Quality mode
Number of recorded pixels
DPC-16 (16 MB)
DPC-32 (32 MB)
DPC-64 (64 MB)
DPC-128 (128 MB)
DPC-256 (256 MB)
DPC-512 (512 MB) 818
2M
2
1600 × 1200
25
50
101
204
409
FinePix A205S
Quality mode
Number of recorded pixels
DPC-16 (16 MB)
DPC-32 (32 MB)
DPC-64 (64 MB)
DPC-128 (128 MB)
DPC-256 (256 MB)
DPC-512 (512 MB) 818 1101 3993
2M
2
1600 × 1200
25
50
101
204
409
FinePix A210
Quality mode
Number of recorded pixels
DPC-16 (16 MB)
DPC-32 (32 MB)
DPC-64 (64 MB)
DPC-128 (128 MB)
DPC-256 (256 MB)
DPC-512 (512 MB) 651 818 1101 3993
3M
3
2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480
19
40
81
162
325
2
25
50
101
204
409
1M
1
1280 × 960
33
68
137
275
550
1101 3993
1M
1
1280 × 960
33
68
137
275
550
2M
1
1M
33
68
137
275
550
0.3M
`
640 × 480
122
247
497
997
1997
0.3M
`
640 × 480
122
247
497
997
1997
`
1997
0.3M
122
247
497
997
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Using
1M
A
３３ ３３
1M
A
３３ ３３
LCD monitor ON
Framing guideline displayed
LCD monitor OFF
３３３３
1M1M
A
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (a AUTO MODE
)
USING AF/AE LOCK
1
2
3
4
In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects
(two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If
the shot is taken at this point, the subjects will not
be in focus.
Move the camera slightly so that one of the
subjects is in the AF frame.
Without moving the camera, press the Shutter
button down halfway (AF/AE lock). Focusing is
complete when the AF frame on the LCD monitor
shrinks and the viewfinder lamp (green) stops
blinking and remains lit.
Continue to hold the Shutter button down halfway
(AF/AE lock). Move the camera back to the original
image and then fully press down on the Shutter
button.
USING THE ZOOM (OPTICAL ZOOM/DIGITAL ZOOM
Zoom in and out by pressing “a ([)” and “b (])” respectively.
When zooming switches between optical and digital, the “■ ” indicator stops. Pressing the same
zoom button again starts the “■ ” indicator moving again.
Zoom bar display
Optical
zoom
h Optical zoom focal length (35 mm camera equivalent)
Approx. 36 mm-108 mm, Maximum zoom scale: 3×
h Digital zoom focal lengths (35 mm camera equivalent)
■ FinePix A205/A205S
Digital zoom focal distance
(35 mm camera equivalent)
2
Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-135 mm
1
Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-270 mm
`
“ ” is selected by
FinePix A210 only.
Cannot be used
Digital
zoom
The position of the “■ ” indicator on the zoom bar
shows the zooming status.
h If the “■ ” is below the dividing line, the optical
zoom is being used. If it is above the line, the
digital zoom is being used.
!
See P.30 for information on changing the quality mode setting.
●
!
If the shot goes out of focus during zooming, hold the Shutter
●
button down halfway to refocus the shot.
!
The digital zoom can only be used for shots taken using the
●
LCD monitor.
!
This camera features 5 levels of zoom magnification.
●
However, due to the lens performance characteristics, the
intervals between the 5 levels are not equal. Note also that
the zoom speed varies slightly close to the maximum
telephoto setting.
■ FinePix A210
Maximum
zoom scale
1.25×
2.5×
Digital zoom focal distance
(35 mm camera equivalent)
3
Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-138 mm
2
Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-173 mm
1
Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-346 mm
`
)
Cannot be used
Maximum
zoom scale
BEST FRAMING
Turn the modo switch to “q” to set “Framing
Guideline”.
The LCD monitor display changes each time you
press the “DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button
until “Framing Guideline” appears.
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Using
1.28×
1.6×
3.2×
Important
◆
Always use AF/AE lock when composing a shot.
The image may not be focused correctly if you do
Beep
AF (Autofocus)/AE lock (Auto-exposure)
◆
On the FinePix A205/A205S/A210, when you press the Shutter button down half way, the focus and
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exposure settings are fixed (AF/AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of the
image or if you want to set the exposure before you compose the final shot, lock the AF and AE
settings and then compose and shoot your picture to get the best results.
!
You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as you like
●
before releasing the shutter.
!
The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes and can
●
be used to ensure excellent results.
◆
Use this frame with main subject positioned at the intersection of
two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon.
This frame allows you to compose your own shots while
remaining aware of the subject's size and the balance of the shot.
!
The framing guideline is not recorded on the image.
●
!
The lines in the scene frame divide the recorded pixels into 3 roughly equal
●
parts horizontally and vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting print
may be shifted slightly from the scene frame.
not use AE/AF lock.
Scene
◆
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PLAYBACK MODE
Text displayed
No text displayed
Multi-frame playback
ＯＫ
ＯＫ
VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK
)
01 02
01 02
Playback frame
number
Single-frame Playback
1Turn the Mode switch to “w”.
2Press “c” to scan forward through your images
and Press “d” to scan backwards.
!
Turning the Mode switch to “w”, your last shot is played
●
back.
Fast-forwarding Through Your 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.
Multi-frame Playback
In playback mode, the display shown on the LCD
monitor switches each time you press the “DISP”
button. Press the “DISP” button until the multiframe playback screen (9 frames) appears.
1Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to move the cursor
(orange frame) to the frame you want to select.
Pressing “a” or “b” repeatedly switches to the
next page.
2You can display an enlarged version of the
current image by pressing the “DISP” button
again.
Single-frame Playback
Press the “BACK” button to return to
single-frame playback.
Playback Zoom
Switch using the “DISP” button.
Zoom bar
Pressing the “a ( )” or “b ( )” switch
during single-frame playback zooms in
(enlarges) or out on a still image. Using this
function, a zoom bar appears.
■ Zoom scales
Quality mode
(2048 × 1536)
✽FinePix A210 only
(1600 × 1200)
(1280 × 960)
(640 × 480)
Max. zoom scale
13×
10×
8×
4×
Press the “MENU/OK” button to crop the
image.
Panning
Pressing “a”, “b”, “d”, or “c” to display
another area.
The size of a saved image varies
depending on the zoom scale. For 0.3M,
ＯＫ
the “ TRIMMING” option appears in
yellow.
For levels below 0.3M, the “ TRIMMING”
message is not shown.
ＯＫ
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Using
!
The LCD monitor text display disappears after approximately
●
3 seconds.
!
Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback.
●
Still images that can be viewed
◆
You can use this camera to view still images recorded on the FinePix A205/A205S/A210 or still images
(excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-
Picture Cards.
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◆
Trimming
Check the size of the saved image and press the “MENU/OK”
button. The cropped image is added as a separate file in the final
frame.
■ Image Sizes
Best for A6 or A5 size prints.
Best for A6 size prints.
For an image attached to E-mail or used on a
website.
✽FinePix A210 only
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