FUJIFILM FinePix A201 SURVICE GUIDE

DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix A201
SERVICE GUIDE
U/E/EG-Model

Specifications

System Power Supply and Others
Model Digital Camera FinePix A201 CCD Sensor 1/2.7-inch square pixel CCD with RGB Filter (2.0 million pixels) Resolution 1600x1200 pixels/1280 x 960 pixels/640 x 480 pixels File format Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.1), DPOF-compatible
Viewfinder Inverted Galiean finder; Frame coverag: 80% Lens Fujinon optical fixed-focus lens Storage media SmartMedia (3.3V, 2 to 128MB) Focus distance f=5.5 mm (equivalent to 36 mm on a 35 mm camera) Exposure control 64 zones TTL metering, Program AE
Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100 White balance Auto (7 positions selectable in Manual mode) Focal range Normal: Approx. 80 cm/2.6 ft. to infinity
Shutter speeds Variable-speed, 1/2 sec. to 1/1000 sec.
Flash (Auto flash using flash control sensor)
LCD monitor 1.6-inches, 55,000-pixels D-TFD Self-Timer 10 sec. timer clock
Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG * Design rule for Camera File system Compliant
(exposure compensation available in Manual mode)
Macro: Approx. 8 cm - 13 cm/3.1 in. - 5.1 in.
(combined with mechanical shutter)
Effective range: Approx. 0.8 m - 3.0 m (2.6 ft. - 9.8 ft.) Flash modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Input/Output Termimals
USB (Special USB) socket
DC IN 3V (Power input) socket
Number of frames recorded
File Size 3M 1600 x 1200 1M 1280 x 960 VGA 640 x 480 Movie
Quality FINE NORMAL BASIC FINE NORMAL NORMAL -
Image Data Size Approx. 760KB Approx. 390KB Approx. 200KB Approx. 610KB Approx. 310KB Approx. 90KB -
MG-4S (4MB) 4 9 19 6 12 30 Approx. 23 sec.
MG-8S (8MB) 10 19 39 12 25 61 Approx. 47 sec.
MG-16S/SW (16MB) 20 39 75 25 49 122 Approx. 94 sec.
MG-32S/SW (32MB) 41 79 152 50 99 247 Approx. 191 sec.
MG-64S/SW (64MB) 82 159 306 101 198 497 Approx. 385 sec.
MG-128SW (128MB) 166 319 613 204 398 997 Approx. 774 sec.
USB (1) for image data output with a personal computer
Socket for specified AC power adapter
Power supply Use one of the following:
No. of available shots using battery (battery life)
Battety Type With LCD monitor ON With LCD monitor OFF
Alkaline batteries Approx. 80 frames Approx. 150 frames
Ni-MH batteries HR-3UF Approx. 150 frames* Approx. 250 frames*
This indicates the number of available frames shot consecutively at room temperature with a flash use rate of 50%. Note that these figures may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the amount of charge in the battery. The number of available shots or available shooting time will be lower in cold conditions.
Conditions for use Temperature: 0oC to +40oC (+32oF to +104oF); 80% humidity or
Camera dimensions (W/H/D)
Camera mass (weight) Approx. 145 g/5.1 oz.
Weight for photography Approx. 200 g/7.1 oz. (including batteries and SmartMedia) Accessories LR6 AA-size alkaline Batteries (2), 16 MB, 3.3V SmartMedia (1),
Optional Accessories SmartMedia (MG-4S, MG-8S, MG-16S/SW, MG-32S/SW, MG-
* 2AA-size alkaline batteries * 2AA-size Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (sold separately) * AC Power Adapter AC-3V (sold separately)
(Condition: Power saving mode ON, with fully charged battery (Ni-MH))
less (no condensation)
98.5 mm x 64.5 mm x 40.5 mm/3.9 in. x 2.5 in. x 1.6in. (not including accessories and attachments)
(not including accessories, batteries or SmartMedia)
Hand strap (1), Interface Set (1), Owner’s Manual (1)
64S/SW, MG-128SW), AC Power Adapter AC-3V, Fujifilm Re­chargeable Battery 2HR-3UF, Fujifilm Battery charger with Battery BK-NH (Not Available in U.S.A./Canada), SC-FXA01, FD-A2 Floppy Disk Adapter (FlashPath), SM-R2 Image Memory Card Reader, DM-R1 Image Memory Card Reader, PC-AD3 PC Card Adapter
WARNING
THE COMPONENTS INDENTIFIED BY MARK IN THE PARTS LIST SHOULD BE REPLACED
ONLT BY THE COMPONENTS SPECIFIED IN THE PARTS LIST.
RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Ref.No.:ZM00410-100
FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.
Printed in Japan 2001.9(NT)

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original problem, perform the following safety check before return the product to the costomer.
FinePix A201 (U/E/EG) SREVICE GUIDE
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splasher and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particu­larly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
5. Caution: For continued protection against
2.5A 125/250V
2.5A 125/250V
RISK OF FIRE­REPLACE FUSE AS MARKED
fire hazard, replace only with same type 2.5 amperes 125/250 volts fuse.
Attention:
Afin d’assurer une protection permanente contre les risques d’incendie, remplacer uniquement par un fusible de meme, type 2.5 amperes, 125/250 volts.
6. Warning: To reduce the electric shock, be
WARNING!
HIGH VOLTAGE
careful to touch the parts.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Names of Components
1-1.Names of External Components .............................................................................................................5
1-2.Names of Internal Components .............................................................................................................. 6
2. Disassembly
2-1.Removing Cabinet R ASSY.....................................................................................................................7
2-2.Removing LCD / LCD FRAME ................................................................................................................8
2-3.Removing MAIN CONST .........................................................................................................................9
2-4.Removing Battery holder ASSY........................................................................................................... 10
2-5.Removing Battery cover ....................................................................................................................... 11
2-6.Removing SUB PWB ASSY / Strap parts........................................................................................... 11
2-7.Removing LENS CONST ...................................................................................................................... 12
2-8.Removing Contact PSP ........................................................................................................................ 13
3. Adjustment
3-1.Important Point of Adjustments when Replacing Major Parts ......................................................... 14
3-2.Preparation for Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 14
3-2-1.Measuring Equipments .................................................................................................................. 14
3-2-2.Jigs and Charts............................................................................................................................... 15
3-2-3.Connection ...................................................................................................................................... 15
3-2-4.Subject ............................................................................................................................................. 16
3-2-5.Environmental setting for Flash Adjustment ............................................................................... 16
3-3.About the Adjustment PC Soft ............................................................................................................. 17
3-3-1.Attention at DSC jig driver............................................................................................................. 17
3-3-2.Attention at PC adjustment soft .................................................................................................... 18
3-3-3.Attention at Firmware..................................................................................................................... 19
3-3-4.Contents of Adjustment Software ................................................................................................. 20
3-3-5.Starting the Adjustment Software ................................................................................................. 20
3-3-6.Customizing of Adjustment Software ........................................................................................... 21
3-3-7.Use of each command ................................................................................................................... 23
3-4. Adjustment
3-4-1.Procedures of the Camera Jig Mode ........................................................................................... 24
3-4-2.Using the Adjustment Program ..................................................................................................... 24
3-4-3.Battery Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 25
3-4-4.LCD Adjustment ............................................................................................................................. 25
3-4-5.CCD defect data input ................................................................................................................... 26
3-4-6.CAM Adjustment ............................................................................................................................. 27
3-4-7.Flash Adjustment............................................................................................................................ 28
3-4-8.End Setting...................................................................................................................................... 28
3-5. Inspection.............................................................................................................................................. 29
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4. Appendix ............................................................................................................. 30
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1. Names of ComponentsSpecification

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Camera Features
z Superb high-quality images from the 2.0-megapixel CCD with RGB Filter and high-resolution Fujinon lens. z Maximum recording resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels (1.92 million pixels)
z Compact and lightweight body
z Wide range of photography applications (includes Macro function)
z Automatic scene recognition, auto white balance and AE functions built in
z Automatic high-precision flash built in with extensive flash control functionality
z 2.5x digital zoom photography and up to 5x zoom playback functions
z Easy operation using the Mode switch and 4-way " " button
z Shoots movies (320 x 240 pixels without sound)
z USB connection for quick and easy image file downloading (using the enclosed Interface Set)
z Built-in PC Camera function
z Runs on 2 ordinary AA batteries
z Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system*
* Design rule for Camera File system.
Explanation of Terms
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card, etc.) that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are printed and how many prints are made of each image.
EV: A number that denotes exposure. The EV is determined by the brightness of the
subject and sensitivity (speed) of the film or CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects. As the brightness of the subject changes, a digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture and shutter speed. When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles, the EV increases by 1. Likewise, when the light is halved, the EV decreases by 1.
JPEG: Joint Photographics Experts Group
A file format used for compressing and saving color images. The compression ratio can be selected, but the higher the compression ratio, the poorer the quality of the expanded image.
Motion JPEG: A type of AVI (Audio Video Interleave) file format that handles images and sound
as a single file. Images in the file are recorded in JPEG format. Motion JPEG can be played back by QuickTime 3.0 or later.
PC Card: A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard.
PC Card Standard: A standard for PC cards determined by the PCMCIA.
PCMCIA: Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (US).
White Balance: Whatever the kind of the light, the human eye adapts to it so that a white object
still looks white. On the other hand, devices such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by first adjusting the color balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject. This adjustment is called matching the white balance. A function that automatically matches the white balance is called an Automatic
White Balance function.
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1. Names of Components

1-1. Names of External Components
Mode switch
Still image mode
Playback mode
Movie mode
Shutter button
Viewfinder window
1. Names of Components
POWER switch
Flash
Lens/Lens cover
Self-timer lamp
Macro selector button
Viewfinder lamp
Viewfinder
LCD monitor
Flash control sensor
(Special USB) socket
DC IN 3V (Power input) socket
button
DISP button
MENU/OK button
Tripod mount
Battery cover
Strap mount
BACK button
SmartMedia slot
Battery compartment
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1. Names of Components
1-2. Names of Internal Components
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R CABI ASSY
LENS HOLDER ASSY
SUB PWB ASSY
LCD
LCD FRAME
MAIN PWB ASSY
LENS CONST
F CABI ASSY
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2. Disassembly

2-1. Removing Cabinet R ASSY
[Procedure]
Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers.
1. Screw x5
2. Battery cover
3. Cabi R
4. Discharge the main capacitor.
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2-2. Removing LCD / LCD FRAME
[Procedure]
Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers.
1. Screw
2. Open the LCD / LCD FRAME
3. Wire Harness & FFC
[Notes on Reassembly]
Take care to the LCD wire harness and FFC position during reassembly.
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2. Disassembly
2-3. Removing MAIN CONST
[Procedure]
Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers.
1. Shield sheet
2. FFC
3. Screw x2, x1
4. MAIN CONST
[Notes on Reassembly]
Take care to the Shield sheet, Macro slection button and Lens lever position during reassembly.
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" "
" "
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2. Disassembly
2-4. Removing Battery holder ASSY
[Procedure]
Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers.
1. Screw x2
2. Tripod Screw
3. Battery holder ASSY
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