FujiFilm A303, A203 User Manual

BL00147-200(1

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FinePix A203/FinePix A303

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Getting Ready

Camera Connection

Using FinePixViewer

Basic Photography

Advanced Features
Photography

Advanced Features
Playback

Software Installation

Settings

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.

2

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:

—

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—

Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

—

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

—

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

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

Notes on the Grant:

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

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

➡

P.125

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Please read the Safety Notes

(

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
Accessories
Nomenclature/Attaching the strap

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1 Getting Ready

LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card..11

SWITCHING ON AND OFF ...................................... 14

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 (PHOTOGRAPHY)
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE (PLAYBACK)
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE (MENU)

QSTILL IMAGE

TAKING PICTURES (

■ Viewfinder Lamp Display

Number of Available Frames
USING AF/AE LOCK
FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION
USING THE ZOOM

c FLASH

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Auto Flash Mode (Blank)

n Red-Eye Reduction

A AUTO MODE)

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c Forced Flash
b Suppressed Flash
v Slow Synchro

wPLAYBACK MODE

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VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK)
MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK ZOOM
ERASING SINGLE FRAME

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3 Advanced Features Photography

E MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY
= SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

TMOVIE PHOTOGRAPHY

T MOVIE (VIDEO)

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATIONS
SELECTING
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

y SETTING THE QUALITY
d EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)

a

WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE)

4 Advanced Features Playback

wPLAYBACK MODE

PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO)

■ Playing back movies

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A AUTO OR S MANUAL

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PLAYBACK MENU

p ERASING SINGLE

ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING

kPROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL

i HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF)
i DPOF SET FRAME

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5 Settings

g ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
g USING SET–UP

SET–UP Menu Options (Date/time setting, etc.)

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SET–UP

g POWER 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..77

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..81

6.4 Installation on a Mac OS X

6.4.1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart..84

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7 Camera Connection

7.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter

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7.2 Use at DSC mode

7.3 Use at PC-CAM mode

7.4 Disconnecting the Camera

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8 Using FinePixViewer

8.1

Saving Images on Your Computer and viewing images

8.2 Making a FinePix CD Album

8.3 Using the FinePix Internet Service

8.3.1 Using FAQ

8.3.2 User Registration

8.4 Mastering FinePixViewer

8.5 Uninstalling the Software

System Expansion Options
Accessories Guide
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly
Notes on the Power Supply

Applicable Batteries
Notes on the Batteries

AC Power Adapter
Notes on the xD-Picture Card
Warning Displays
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Explanation of Terms
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 cost 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 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
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

Accessories

h16 MB, xD-Picture Card (1)

Supplied with:

• Anti-static case (1)

hLR6 AA-size alkaline Batteries (2)

hHand strap (1)

hInterface 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

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

Shutter button

(P.34)

Flash

Lens/Lens cover

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POWER switch

Flash control sensor

Self-timer lamp

Viewfinder window

(USB) socket

(Power input)

(P.14)

(P.44)

(P.88, 91)

DC IN 3V

socket(P.87)

MENU/OK button(P.21)

BACK button(P.21)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lamp

DISP button

(P.19,20)

LCD monitor

Flash button

Tripod mount

Battery cover

xD-Picture Card slot

Battery compartment

Mode dial

Self-Timer mode(P.43)
Macro (close-up) mode(P.42)
Still photography mode(P.22)
Playback mode(P.37)
Movie mode(P.45)

b ( Zoom out) button

Attaching the strap

gbutton(P.20,21)

a ( Zoom in)

(P.19, 20, 21, 24, 33)

Strap mount

(P.9)

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Nomenclature(Sample display

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１Ｍ

１００−９９９９

 １／ １／２００２

 １／ １／２００２

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Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Still image

EV
Macro

Flash

Photography mode

Zoom bar

Date

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１Ｍ

Number of remaining shots

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Battery low warning

Camera shake warning

White balance

Quality mode

AF warning

AF frame

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Playback

Playback mode

Protection

DPOF

Date

 １／ １／２００２

10

１００−９９９９

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Playback frame number

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Battery low warning

1 Getting Ready

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

◆

h It is recommended that you

use the same brand of alka
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 You cannot use lithium, manganese or nickel-

cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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

batteries together.

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 Soil (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.106) to

recharge Ni-MH batteries.

h See P.109 for notes on using batteries.

Outer casing

◆

xD-Picture Card (sold separately

DPC-16 (16MB)
DPC-32 (32MB)

Front Back

!

Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it

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is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card.

!

See P.112-113 for more information on xD-Picture

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Card.

DPC-64 (64MB)
DPC-128 (128MB)

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LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card

OPEN

01

OPEN

02

1Slide the battery cover out to open it.
2Load the batteries correctly as shown.

!

Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover.

●

Do not open the battery cover while the camera
is still switched on. This could damage the xD­Picture Card or corrupt the image files on the
xD-Picture Card.

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When you want to replace the battery

◆

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

!

Take care not to drop the battery when opening

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and closing the battery cover.

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Indicator

3Aline the arrows on the camera and the xD-

Picture Card, and firmly push the card fully
into the xD-Picture Card slot.

4Close the battery cover.

!

If you open the battery cover while the camera is

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

!

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 .

!

To protect the xD-Picture Card , always store it in the

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special anti-static case.

04

03

OPEN

Indicator

When you want to replace

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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.

!

Take care not to remove your finger too quickly after the lock

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

the xD-Picture Card

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SWITCHING ON AND OFF

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 ＮＯＴ ＳＥＴ ＮＯＴ ＳＥＴ

1 2

Slide the “POWER” switch sideways to turn the
camera on and off. When you switch the camera
on, the viewfinder lamp lights (green).

In “Q” mode, the lens cover opens and the lens
extends. Take care not to press on these
precision components as this could result in a fault

ç” message being displayed on

or a “
the LCD monitor. Take care also not to leave
fingermarks on the lens as this will degrade the
picture quality.

14

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

!

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

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button.

!

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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１２：００１２：００ ＡＭＡＭ

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ＹＹＹＹ ＭＭ ＤＤＹＹＹＹ ＭＭ ＤＤ

ＡＭＡＭ

ＯＫＯＫＯＫ

ＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ

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01 02

1

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

Hour or Minute.

2 Press “a” or “b” to set the number.

!

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

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continuously.

!

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.

!

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

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when the time on your reference clock reaches zero seconds.

!

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.
Unless the battery has been left in the camera for at least 20
minutes, the camera settings may not be retained when you
replace the xD-Picture Card or battery.

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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

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ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ

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ＵＳＢ ＭＯＤＥ

ＯＮＯＮ
ＤＳＣＤＳＣ

ＰＯＳＴＶＩＥＷ

ＯＮＯＮ

ＳＥＴＳＥＴ

ＳＥＴーＵＰＳＥＴーＵＰ

 ６／１９／２００２ ６／１９／２００２

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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.14, 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

◆

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.

i

Z Lit red:

The battery is low on charge. Have a new
battery ready.

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.

!

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 the camera off.
When this function is active, it also switches off
the LCD monitor to reduce power consumption if
the camera is not used for 30 seconds (See
P.74 for details).

Z or X) is displayed on the

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SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

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ＯＰＴＩＯＮＯＰＴＩＯＮ

ＢＥＥＰ♪ＢＥＥＰ♪

ＲＥＳＥＴ ＡＬＬＲＥＳＥＴ ＡＬＬ

ＯＫＯＫ

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ＥＮＧＬＩＳＨ

ＬＣＤＬＣＤ ＯＮＯＮ

ＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰ

ＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ

ＯＫＯＫ

02

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”.

!

The screens in this manual are shown in English.

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!

See P.72, 73 for more information on the “g ”

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OPTION menu.

01 02

Basic

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Select one of the following
modes:

LCD monitor ON

Normally, set the LCD
monitor to ON.

LCD monitor OFF

Switch the LCD monitor
OFF to reduce power
consumption.

Framing Guidelines

Display these as a guide to
composing your shots.

Slide this switch sideways to turn
the camera on and off.

0

Switching the LCD

monitor on and off

0

Power swich

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a

( ) :Zooms in.

b

( ) :Zooms out.

0

Zoom

Select one of the following 5 flash
modes:

AUTO,

0

Flash button

Select one of the following 4
photography modes:

: Still photography
: Macro (close-up)
: Self-timer
: Movie

✽ Setting the mode dial to

“ ” switches the camera
to Playback mode.

0

Mode dial

Pressed halfway : Sets the focus.
Pressed fully : Releases the shutter.

0

Focus and shoot

✽ You can fur ther reduce

power consumption by
switching preview
image checking OFF.

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2

Photography

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE (PHOTOGRAPHY

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BASIC OPERATION GUIDE (PLAYBACK

Select one of the following 3
modes:

Text displayed :

Normally, use this setting.

Text not displayed :

No text is displayed.

Multi-frame playback :

Displays 9 image frames.

Slide this switch
sideways to turn the
camera on and off.

0

DISP button

0

Power ON/OFF

a

( ):

Increases the display
scale (zooms in).

b ( ):

Decreases the
display scale (zooms
out).

0Playback zoom

c : Selects the next frame.
d : Selects the previous

frame.

0

Playback frame selector

Set the mode dial to

“ ”.

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0Mode dial

This feature displays help on moving to
the next step at the bottom of the screen.
Press the corresponding button.

Displaying help

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BASIC OPERATION GUIDE (MENU

Press the “BACK” button.

●Using the Menus

1Display the menu.

Press the “MENU/OK”
button.

2Select a menu option.

Press “d” or “c”.

3Select a setting.

Press “a” or “b”.

4Confirm the setting.

Press the “MENU/OK” button.

Up, down, left and right are indicated
by black triangles in the Owner’s
Manual. Up or down is shown as “ab”,
and left or right is shown as

“dc”.

0

To cancel a procedure mid-way

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Q

STILL IMAGE

TAKING PICTURES

(

A

AUTO MODE

)

You have read the section called “Getting
Ready” and now your camera is ready to take
pictures.
The “ Basic Photography” section takes you
through the basic procedures of “Shooting”,
“Viewing” and “Erasing” pictures.
Master these basic operations by trying them
out as you read through the manual.

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1

1Slide the “POWER” switch sideways to switch

the camera on.

2Set the Mode dial to “Q”.
hPhotography range: Approx. 60 cm (2 ft.) to

!

For subjects closer than 60 cm (2 ft.), use Macro

●

photography (➡P.42).

To increase your shooting time

◆

h Press the “DISP” button to

switch the LCD monitor off
and use the viewfinder to
take pictures (Note that you
cannot switch the LCD
monitor off in Macro mode).

h Set “POSTVIEW” in the

(➡P.73).

h Set “POWER SAVE” in the

(➡P.73, 74).

01 02

infinity

◆

“

SET-UP” menu to “OFF”

“

SET-UP” menu to “ON”

2

Brace your elbows against your sides and hold
the camera with both hands.
Hold the camera so that your right thumb is
conveniently positioned for operating the zoom.

!

If the “∂”, “ƒ”, “å”

●

or “

˙” message appears, see P.114

and P.115.

!

If you use the flash in very dusty environments or

●

when it is snowing, the flash may reflect off the dust

particles or snowflakes and appear as white dots in

your images.

3

Be careful to ensure that the lens, flash and
flash control sensor are not obscured by your
hands or the camera strap.
The camera may not be able to take successful
pictures if your fingers or the strap are in the
way.

!

Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the

●

lens as described on P.108.

2

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4

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Zoom bar

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4

Q

STILL IMAGE

TAKING PICTURES

(

A AUTO MODE

5

)

AF frame

LCD monitor

AF frame

To zoom in on the subject, press “a” (} TELE).
To zoom out, press “b” ({ WIDE). A “zoom bar”
appears on the LCD monitor when you zoom in
or out.

h Optical zoom focal length (35mm camera

equivalent)

Approx. 38 mm-114 mm Maximum zoom scale: 3×

!

Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches

●

between optical zoom and digital zoom (➡P.33).

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Viewfinder

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.30).

6

When you are using the viewfinder to take a
picture at a distance of 80 cm to 1.5 m (2.6 ft. to

4.9 ft.), only the shaded area in the figure is
photographed.

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2

!

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.

!

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.37).

Press the shutter button down halfway. Focusing
is complete when the AF frame on the LCD
monitor shrinks and the viewfinder lamp (green)
stops flashing and remains lit.

!

If “[” appears on the screen, the camera cannot

●

focus.

!

When you press the shutter button down halfway,

●

the image on the screen freezes temporarily.
However, this image is not the recorded image.

!

If “[” is displayed on the screen (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.

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Beep

Q

STILL IMAGE

TAKING PICTURES

8

To take the picture, press the shutter button
down fully without lifting your finger off it. The
camera beeps and takes the picture, and the
data is then recorded.

!

If you press the shutter button down fully in one

●

motion, the shot is taken without the AF frame
changing.

!

When you take a picture, the viewfinder lamp lights

●

orange (camera not ready) before switching back to
green to indicate that the camera is again ready for
shooting.

!

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.

!

See P.114-116 for information on the warning

●

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displays.

(

A AUTO MODE

Warnings Displayed When

◆

[

Solution

h Ensure that you are at least 2 m (6.6 ft.) from

the subject when you take the shot.

h Use AF/AE lock to take the shot (➡P.30).

\

Solution

h Use the flash.
h Use a tripod.

|

)

the Shutter is Pressed Halfway

The camera cannot focus.

There is a high risk of camera
shake due to the slow shutter
speed.

You can take the shot, but it will not
be correctly exposed.

◆

■ Viewfinder Lamp Display ✽ When the LCD monitor is switched on, more detailed warning messages

are displayed (➡P.114-116).

Display Status

Lit green Ready to shoot.

Blinking green

Blinking green and
orange alternately

Lit orange Recording to xD-Picture Card (Not ready).

Blinking orange Flash charging (Flash will not fire).

Blinking red

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

◆

Though the FinePix A203/FinePix A303 uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing
or not be able to focus at all for the types of subject and situation 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 background).

AF/AE in progress, camera shake warning or AF warning (Ready to shoot).

Recording to xD-Picture Card (Ready to shoot).

h xD-Picture Card Warnings

No card loaded, card not formatted, incorrect format, card full, xD-Picture Card error.

h Lens operation error.

◆

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.30).

2

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Q

STILL IMAGE

TAKING PICTURES

(

A AUTO MODE

)

Number of Available Frames

The number of available shots is displayed on
the LCD monitor.

!

See P.52 for information on changing the Quality

●

(number of recorded pixels).

!

At shipment, the default setting is “1M”.

●

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Standard number of shots per xD-Picture Card

The number of available shots when the
xD-Picture Card is formatted in the camera.

!

Because the amount of data recorded varies

●

depending on the subject, the number of available
shots may not decrease when recording ends, or in
some cases may decrease by 2 frames.

!

Also, the discrepancy between the actual number of

●

available shots and the standard number of shots
tends to be larger when the capacity of the xD­Picture Card is larger.

■ FinePix A203

Quality Mode

Number of recorded pixels

Image Data Size

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

■ FinePix A303

Quality Mode

Number of recorded pixels

Image Data Size

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

2M • F

1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480

Approx. 620 KB Approx. 390 KB

25 39

50 79

101 159

204 319

3M • F

2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480

Approx. 1300 KB Approx. 590 KB

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25 53

50 107

102 215

2M • N

3M • N

1M

Approx. 320 KB

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99

198

398

2M

Approx. 390 KB

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79

159

319

0.3M

Approx. 130 KB

122

247

497

997

1M

Approx. 320 KB

49

99

198

398

2

0.3M

Approx. 130 KB

122

247

497

997

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USING AF/AE LOCK

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1

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.

AF (Autofocus)/AE Lock (Auto-exposure)

◆

On the FinePix A203/FinePix A303, when you press the shutter button down half way, the focus
and 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.

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2

Move the camera slightly so that one of the
subjects in the AF frame.

◆

3

4

Beep

2

Hold the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE
Lock) and chech that the AF frame on the LCD
lmonitor shrinks.

Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway
(AF/AE lock). Move the camera back to the
original image and then fully press down on the
shutter button.

!

You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as

●

you like before releasing the shutter.

!

The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes

●

and can be used to ensure excellent results.

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LCD monitor OFF

LCD monitor ON

Framing Guideline displayed

FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION

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This function can be specified in the “Q”, “E”
and “=” modes. The mode shown on the LCD
monitor switches each time you press the “DISP”
button. Press the “DISP” button to display the
framing guideline.

!

The framing guideline is not recorded on the image.

●

!

The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the

●

recorded pixels into three equal parts horizontally and
vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting
print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame.

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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.

Important

◆

Always use the AF/AE lock to compose your
picture.
Failing to use the AF/AE lock may result in
the image being out of focus.

◆

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０３Ｍ

USING THE ZOOM

Press “a” to zoom in and make your subject
larger. Press “b” when you want to zoom out
and shoot a wider area. If you use the LCD
monitor to take pictures, you can continue
zooming with the digital zoom after the optical
zoom finishes.

■ FinePix A203

Digital zoom focal distance

(35 mm camera equivalent)

2M
1M

Equivalent to approx. 114 mm-146 mm

0.3M

Equivalent to approx. 114 mm-285 mm

Cannot be used

Maximum

zoom scale

1.3×

2.5×

■ FinePix A303

Digital zoom focal distance

(35 mm camera equivalent)

3M
2M

Equivalent to approx. 114 mm-146 mm

1M

Equivalent to approx. 114 mm-182 mm

0.3M

Equivalent to approx. 114 mm-365 mm

!

See P.52 for information on changing the quality

●

setting.

Cannot be used

Maximum

zoom scale

1.3×

1.6×

3.2×

Zoom bar display

Digital zoom

Optical zoom

FinePix A303 only

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The position of the “■” on the zoom bar indicates
the current zoom setting.
h If the “■” is above the dividing line, the digital

zoom is being used. If it is below the line, the
optical zoom is being used.

h Press “a” or “b” to move the “■” up or down.
h When you switch between digital zoom and

optical zoom, the “■ ” stops moving briefly.
Press the button for the same direction again
to start the “■” moving and switch the zoom
setting.

!

If the image goes out of focus when you use the

●

zoom, press the shutter button down halfway to
refocus.

!

The optical zoom is equivalent to approximately

●

38 mm-114 mm on a 35 mm camera.

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c

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Blank

FLASH

Press the “c” button to select the flash setting.
Use the flash mode that best suits your shot.

h 5 flash modes: “AUTO” (no icon), “

h Effective flash range (A in AUTO mode):

Wide-angle: Approx. 30 cm to 3.5 m (1.0 ft.-11.5 ft.)
Telephoto: Approx. 60 cm to 3 m (2.0 ft.-9.8 ft.)

!

If you use the flash in very dusty environments or

●

when it is snowing, the flash may reflect off the dust
particles or snowflakes and appear as white dots in
your images.

!

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

●

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the video image disappear and the screen go dark
as the flash charges. The viewfinder lamp flashes
orange while the flash is charging.

“b” and “v”.

n”, “c”,

Auto Flash Mode (Blank

Use this mode for ordinary photography. The
flash fires automatically as required by the
shooting conditions.

)

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.

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.

◆

●

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.

2

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c FLASH

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.124) 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.26, 115 for information on the camera shake

●

warning.

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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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PLAYBACK MODE

Set the Mode dial to “w”.
Press “d ” and “ c ” to move forward and
backward respectively through your images.

!

When you set the Mode dial to “w”, the last image

●

shot is displayed.

VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK

)

Fast Forwarding Images

2

Playback frame
number

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.

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w

Text displayed

No text displayed

Multi-frame playback

PLAYBACK MODE

MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK

1

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.

!

The LCD monitor text display disappears after

●

approximately 3 seconds.

!

Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame

●

playback.

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2

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

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

2You can enlarge the selected image by

pressing the “DISP” button again.

01 02

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Zoom bar

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Single-frame
Playback

Zoom

Panning

dc

View another frame

dc

Zoom in or out

View another frame

ab

BACK

dc

ab

BACK

Return to single-

frame playback

Return to single-

frame playback

View a different area

PLAYBACK MODE

PLAYBACK ZOOM

This function is useful for things such as checking the focus of shots you have taken.
To switch to the zoom screen, press “a” during single-frame playback.

2

■ Maximum zoom scale

Model
FinePix A203
FinePix A303

!

It may not be possible to play back images shot on other camera models.

●

!

Playback zoom cannot be used during multi-frame playback.

●

Quality

3M (2048 × 1536)

––

13×

2M (1600 × 1200)

10×

1M (1280 × 960)

8×

0.3M (640 × 480)

4×

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w

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PLAYBACK MODE

ERASING SINGLE FRAME

1

1 Set the Mode dial 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

●

frame, select “BACK” and press the “MENU/OK”

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button.

01 02

2

Select “FRAME” in the “
press the “MENU/OK” button.
See P.59 for more information on “ALL FRAMES”
and “FORMAT”.

p” ERASE menu and

3

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

!

Press the “BACK” button to cancel frame erasing.

●

Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be
recovered.
You should copy important files that you want to
keep to your computer.

4

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases the
frame (individual file) displayed. When the frame
as been erased, the next frame is played back
and “§” is displayed.

To erase another frame, repeat steps and .

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2

41

Advanced Features
Photograhy

3

Setting the Mode dial to “E” allows you to take
close-up shots.

hEffective Photography Range

Approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in.-2.6 ft.).
(Approx. 30 cm to 80 cm (1.0 ft.-2.6 ft.) when

the flash is used)

!

When shooting in dark conditions, use a tripod to

●

prevent camera shake.

If you use the viewfinder to take a picture in
Macro mode, the field visible through the
viewfinder does not match the field actually
photographed because the viewfinder and lens
are in different positions. Accordingly, you
should use the LCD monitor to take pictures in
Macro mode.

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E

MACRO (CLOSE-UP)PHOTOGRAPHY

During macro photography, the following
camera settings are applied:
i The lens is fixed at the wide-angle zoom

setting and only the digital zoom can be used.

i The LCD monitor is automatically switched ON

and cannot be switched OFF.

SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

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=

1

When you set the mode dial to “= ” , “= ”
appears on the LCD monitor.
In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10
seconds before the shutter is released. Use this
mode for shots such as photographs of yourself.

2

01

02 03

Beep

1Position the AF frame over your subject.
2Press the shutter button down half way to set

the focus.

3Without releasing the shutter button, press it

down fully. The self-timer then starts running.

!

You can also use the AF/AE lock (➡P.30).

●

!

Be careful not to stand in front of the camera when

●

you press the shutter button as this can cause
focusing or exposure metering errors.

3

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= SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

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3

The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5
seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds,
after which the shot is taken.

!

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

●

press the “BACK” button.

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4

A counter on the LCD monitor counts down the
time until the shot is taken.

T

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MOVIE PHOTOGRAPHY

T MOVIE (VIDEO

)

1

Set the Mode dial to “T”.

hMovie format: Motion JPEG (➡P.124)

■ Number of seconds of recording per movie

Model
FinePix A203
FinePix A303

!

Depending on the available space on the xD-Picture

●

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

●

other cameras.

!

See P.52 for information on changing the quality

●

setting.

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

selectable
10 frames per second
Without sound

Quality

#$

20 sec.
60 sec.

80 sec.

240 sec.

2

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

■ xD-Picture Card standard shooting time

xD-Picture Card
Capacity

Approx.

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

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

94 sec.

191 sec.

6.4 min.

12.9 min.

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Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

$#

5 min.

10.1 min.

20.2 min.

40.6 min.

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Zoom bar

T

MOVIE PHOTOGRAPHY

T MOVIE (VIDEO

)

3

During movie shooting, the lens is fixed at the wide­angle zoom setting and only the digital zoom can be
used.
Use “a” or “b” to zoom in and out. A zooming bar is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
The focal distances and maximum zoom ratios for the
digital zoom are shown below.

Model

FinePix A203
FinePix A303

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Digital zoom focal distance
(35 mm camera equivalent)

Approx. 38 mm-95 mm
Approx. 38 mm-122 mm

Maximum

zoom scale

2.5×

3.2×

4

Shooting starts when you press the shutter
button down fully.

!

You do not need to hold down the shutter button.

●

!

The focus is fixed at approximately 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to

●

infinity.

!

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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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

●

automatically stops and the movie is stored on the

xD-Picture Card.

6

If you press the shutter button during shooting,
shooting ends and the movie is stored on the
xD-Picture Card.

!

If you end shooting immediately after you start

●

shooting, only 1 second of movie is shot.

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BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATIONS

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1

Set the Mode dial to “Q”, “E”, “=” or “T”.
1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu.

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

“a” or “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.
(Example: When the EV (exposure compensation)
is set in Manual mode.)

!

The settings available in the menu screen differ

●

depending on the still photography mode.

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SELECTING

A

AUTO OR

S

MANUAL

1

Set the Mode dial to “Q”, “E” or “=”.

Q

AUTO

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

MANUAL

Q

This mode allows you to specify your own “EV
(exposure compensation) 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.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS

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Still/Macro/Self Timer Mode

When you press the “MENU/OK” button in the “Q”, “E” or “=” mode, one
of the menu screens shown below appears, allowing you to specify the
respective settings.
Selecting the “Q MANUAL” setting allows you to specify the “EV
(exposure compensation)” and “WHITE BALANCE” settings.

Q AUTO

You can switch between AUTO and MANUAL in “OPTION”.

Q MANUAL

50

Movie Mode

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If you press the “MENU/OK” button in “T” mode, the menu screens shown
below appear, allowing you to specify the respective settings.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

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y SETTING THE QUALITY

✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50)

Use the “

y” QUALITY setting to specify the

number of recorded pixels.

■ FinePix A203: Photography (Q, E, =)

•

2M

•

2M
1M (1280×960)

0.3M (640×480)

Quality

F (1600×1200)
N (1600×1200)

For the Internet

■ FinePix A303: Photography (Q, E, =)

•

3M

•

3M
2M (1600×1200)
1M (1280×960)

0.3M (640×480)

Quality

F (2048×1536)
N (2048×1536)

For the Internet

■ FinePix A203/FinePix A303: Movie (T)

(320×240)

#

(160×120)

$

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Usage

For printing

Usage

For printing

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FinePix A203: Photography (Q, E, =

Factory default

Number of re­maining shots

)

Any of 4 settings can be selected.
Select the setting that best suits your needs.

<Examples>
h To print at A6 (postcard) to A5 size

•

F or 2M • N

➡ 2M

✽ Select 2M • F for better quality and 2M• N for more

shots.
Normally the 2M
high quality for printing.

•

N setting provides sufficiently

h To print at A7 (half postcard) to A6 (postcard)

size

➡ 1M

h For an image attached to E-mail or used on

a website

➡ 0.3M

FinePix A303: Photography (Q, E, =

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)

FinePix A203/FinePix A303: Movie

(T)

Factory default

Number of re­maining shots

Any of 5 settings can be selected.
Select the setting that best suits your needs.

<Examples>
h To print at A4 size

➡ 3M • F or 3M • N

✽ Select 3M • F for better quality and 3M • N for more

shots.
Normally the 3M
high quality for printing.

h To print at A6 (postcard) to A5 size

➡ 2M

h To print at A7 (half postcard) to A6 (postcard)

size

➡ 1M

h For an image attached to E-mail or used on

a website

•

N setting provides sufficiently

➡ 0.3M

Factory default

You can choose from 2 image sizes for movies.
Select “#” for better quality or “$” for longer
shooting times.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

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＋

ＥＶＥＶ

０
００

６
３

−

３

−

３

d EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Factory default

This mode can be selected in the “S ”
photography mode.
Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum
image brightness (exposure) when the subject is
much brighter or darker than the background.

hCorrection range: 13 steps

(–2.1 EV to +1.5 EV in 0.3 EV increments)
See P.124 for more information on EV.

!

The Brightness setting is disabled in the following

●

situations:

• When the flash is used in Auto or Red-Eye
Reduction mode.

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• When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode.

)

✽ SELECTING A AUTO OR S MANUAL (➡P.49)

Subjects for Which Exposure

◆

✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50)

Adjustment is Particularly Effective

Guide to using + (positive) compensation

hCopying of printed text (black characters

on white paper) (+1.5 EV)

hBacklit portraits (+0.6 EV to +1.5 EV)
hLocations with very bright backgrounds

or strong reflections, such as ski resorts:
+0.9 EV

hShots made up predominantly of sky

(+0.9 EV)

Guide to using – (negative) compensation

hFor spotlit subjects, particularly against a

dark background: -0.6 EV

hCopying of printed text (white characters

on black paper) (–0.6 EV)

hScenes with low reflectivity, such as shots

of pine trees or dark foliage (–0.6 EV)

◆

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

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a

WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE

Factory default

This mode can be selected in the “S ”
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.124 for
information on the white balance.

✽ SELECTING AAUTO OR SMANUAL (➡P.49)

)

AUTO: Automatic adjustment

(Shooting to show the ambience of the

light source)

✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50)

6 : Shooting outdoors in fine weather

7 : Shooting in shade

9 : Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent

lamps

0 : Shooting under “Warm White” fluorescent

lamps

- : Shooting under “Cool White” fluorescent

lamps

8 : Shooting in incandescent light

✽ The white balance setting (unless it is a Custom

White Balance setting) is ignored when you use the
flash. To achieve the desired effect in your shot,
press the flash back down to suppress flash
operation (➡P.36).

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Advanced

4

Features Playback

w

PLAYBACK MODE

PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO

)

1

1Set the Mode dial 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 It may not be possible to play back movies shot on other camera models.
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 Video 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.

i If you play back your movies on a computer or a different camera model, they may run slightly faster than

normal.

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 dial 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 want to
keep to your computer.

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01 02

2

Use “d” or “c” to select “

p” ERASE.

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3

FORMAT

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

01 02

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

FRAMES” or “FORMAT”.

2Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your

selection.

ALL FRAMES

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

FRAME

Erases only the selected image.

BACK

Returns to playback without erasing
any files.

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PLAYBACK MENU

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ＯＫＯＫＯＫＯＫ 



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p ERASING SINGLE •ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING

FRAME ALL FRAMES

01 02

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

erased.

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

displayed image.

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

!

Images with “ˆ” displayed cannot be

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erased. Unprotect the image before erasing it.

Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase all the
unprotected images.

If “©”

“

ø

“MENU/OK” button again to erase the image.

” appears, press the

FORMAT

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Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase all the
images and initialize the xD-Picture Card.
Protected images are also erased.

!

If the “∂”, “ƒ”, “å” or

●

˙ ” message appears, refer to

“

P.114, 115 before formatting the xD-Picture Card and
take the appropriate measures.

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PLAYBACK MENU

k

PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL

1

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

menu screen.

Protection is a setting that prevents images from
being accidentally erased. However, “FORMAT”
erases all images, regardless of protected or not
(➡ P.61).

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01 02

2

Use “d” or “c” to select “

k

” PROTECT.

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3

01 02

1Use “a” or “b” to select “FRAME SET/RESET”,

“PROTECT ALL” or “UNPROTECT ALL”.

2Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your

selection.

UNPROTECT ALL

Unprotects all the images.

PROTECT ALL

Protects all the images.

FRAME SET/RESET

Protects or unprotects only the
selected image.

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PLAYBACK MENU

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Ｋ

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Ｋ



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PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL

FRAME SET/RESET

1 2

01 02

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

protected.

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

displayed image.

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 again.

PROTECT ALL

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UNPROTECT ALL

4

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button protects all the
images.

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button unprotects all
the images.

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PLAYBACK MENU

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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 A203/
FinePix A303.
On the FinePix A203/FinePix A303, 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.

)

©
ø

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

(➡P.60)

¥ (➡P.70)

If you load a 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.116)

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

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ＯＫＯＫ

ＤＰＯＦＤＰＯＦ

PLAYBACK MENU

i DPOF SET FRAME

1

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

menu screen.

01 02

2

Use “d” or “c” to select “

i” DPOF.

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ＤＡＴＥ ＯＮ

PLAYBACK MENU

i DPOF SET FRAME

3

01

1Use “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.

02

35

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01

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.

●

!

“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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   ＯＫ？   ＯＫ？

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PLAYBACK MENU

i DPOF SET FRAME

7

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 added to

◆

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.

or changed.

¥”

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5 Settings

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g ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS

1

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 “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

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.

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0203

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.71)
SET–UP

The options available in the settings menus vary depending on the mode, as shown in the table below.

T Movie mode

—
—

LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.71)
SET–UP

w Playback mode

—
—

LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.71)
SET–UP

■ SET–UP Menu Options (Date/time setting, etc.)

Settings Display Explanation

POSTVIEW

POWER SAVE

USB MODE

DATE/TIME

Q

LCD

BEEP F

LANGUAGE

RESET ALL OK

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

DSC/PC CAM

SET

ON/OFF

LOW/HIGH/OFF

ENGLISH/FRANCAIS/

DEUTSCH

Factory

default

ON

ON

DSC

—

ON

LOW

ENGLISH

—

This option specifies whether or not an image checking screen
(photography results) is displayed after you take a shot.
The photographed image is displayed for a few moments and then
automatically recorded.

If the camera is not used for approximately 30 seconds, this function
temporarily switches off the LCD monitor. See P.74 for details.

See P.75 for details.

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

Allows you to set the camera’s operating sound.

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

This resets all the camera settings (including the photography and
playback menu settings) other than DATE/TIME and LANGUAGE to the
factory default values set at shipment.

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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 monitor 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

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used for approximately 2 minutes.

When the camera is in Sleep mode, pressing
any button on the camera will switch the LCD
monitor back on. You can take a picture even
while the LCD monitor is switched off simply by
pressing the shutter button.

!

If you press the shutter button down halfway and

●

then release it, the screen may go dark briefly
because the flash is charging.

!

The Power Save and Auto Power Off functions are

●

disabled during USB connection.

The Sleep function does not operate when
the LCD monitor is switched off, during
setup, or in Playback mode, but the camera
still switches off automatically if it is not used
for 2 minutes.

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.88).

Connect the camera
with “PC CAM”
selected as the USB
setting (➡P.91).

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,

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click the [Yes] button. If you click the [No] button,
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.

10

. Install WINASPI as directed by the on-screen

instructions.

11

. 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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12

. After you restart your PC, install DirectX as

directed by the on-screen instructions and
then restart your PC again. If the latest
version of DirectX is already installed on
your PC, this installation is not performed.

13

. After you restart your PC, the “FinePixViewer

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

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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.

11

. 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 of
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.88).

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■ PC CAM (PC Camera) Mode

This function allows you to conduct
videoconferencing sessions between PCs
connected to the Internet (➡P.91).

✽ 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.

DC IN 3V
socket

AC power adapter

✽

7.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter

Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-3V
(➡P.106).
Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power
at inconvenient times, such as when you are
downloading photographed images to your
computer. Using the AC power adapter also
allows you to take pictures and play back images
without worrying about depleting the batteries.

✽ See P.111 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.

✽ Sold separately

Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the
AC power adapter connector into the “DC IN 3V”
socket and then plug the AC power adapter into
the power outlet.

✽ The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment

and shall be easily accessible.

✽ The 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.106) to charge the Ni-MH
batteries.

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AC power
adapter

✽

Camera

(USB) socket

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.72, 73).

the camera off.

✽ It is recommended that you connect the AC Power

Adapter AC-3V (sold separately) (➡P.87). Constant
power supply will prevent successful data transfer
from trouble caused by power supply.

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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.94).

✽ 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 and Auto Power Off are disabled

during USB connection.

✽ Before replacing the xD-Picture Card, always

disconnect the camera from the PC using the
procedure on P.94.

✽ Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is

communicating with the PC. See P.94 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 96.

AC power
adapter

✽

Camera

(USB) socket

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7.3 Use at PC-CAM mode

USB
socket

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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.72, 73).

3. Slide the power switch to the side to turn

✽ It is recommended that you connect the AC Power

the camera off.

Adapter AC-3VH (sold separately) (➡P.87). Constant

power supply will prevent successful data transfer
from trouble caused by power supply.

✽ Sold separately

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.94).

✽ 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 The lens is fixed at the wide-angle zoom

setting.

i “PC CAM” appears on the screen.
i Power Save and Auto Power Off are disabled

during USB connection.

✽ Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is

communicating with the PC. See P.94 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

AC power
adapter

✽

Camera

(USB) socket

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.

3

✽ Sold separately

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 and viewing images

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

1. Connect the camera to your computer in
DSC mode (➡P.88).

2. When you 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

Mac OS X

3. Click the [Automatic Taking] button.

1

2

3
4

1

2
3
4

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.94).

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.100.
Using FinePixViewer also allows you to access the
FinePix Internet Service via the Internet.

✽ A working Internet connection is required not only for

FinePix Internet Service, but also online FAQ
(FinePixViewer frequently asked and responses) and
latest updates.

✽ A 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.

8.3.1 Using FAQ

On FinePixViewer,sellct “QuickStart Guide/Online
FAQ” from “Help” menu, then click “FinePixViewer
Q&A”. You may obtain an answer to your question
via internet.

8.3.2 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>