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Getting Ready
Basic Photography
Advanced Features
Photography
Advanced Features
Playback
Settings
Software Installation
Camera Connection
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Using FinePixViewer
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FinePix A203/FinePix A303 BL00147-200 (1)
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Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. This symbol is intended to alert the user DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). to the presence of important operating NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ( ) and ma
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— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV CAUTION technician for help. This equipment has been tested and found to You are cautioned that any changes or comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, modifications not expressly approved in this pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits manual could void the user’s authority to operate are designed to provide reasonable protection the equipment. against harmful interference in a residential Notes on the Grant: installation. T
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Contents .............................................. c Forced Flash 35 .................................................................. Warning 2 ...................................... b Suppressed Flash 36 ................................................................... Preface 6 ............................................. v Slow Synchro 36 ............................................................ Accessories 7 .......................... wPLAYBACK MODE Nomenclature/Attaching the st
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............................................... 7.2 Use at DSC mode 88 PLAYBACK MENU ........................................ 7.3 Use at PC-CAM mode 91 p ERASING SINGLE • ................................. 7.4 Disconnecting the Camera 94 ............................. ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING 58 ................ kPROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL 62 8 Using FinePixViewer .. i HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) 66 .. 8.1 Saving Images on Your Computer and viewing images 96 .................................
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Preface Test Shots Prior to Photography Notes on Electrical Interference For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the note that this camera may cause interference to other image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally. equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any check w
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Accessories h16 MB, xD-Picture Card (1) hInterface Set (1) Supplied with: • CD-ROM: Software for FinePix SX (1) • Anti-static case (1) • Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) hOwner’s Manual (this manual) (1) hLR6 AA-size alkaline Batteries (2) hHand strap (1) 7
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✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Nomenclature Shutter button POWER switch(P.14) Flash control sensor Self-timer lamp(P.44) Viewfinder window Flash(P.34) (USB) socket (P.88, 91) DC IN 3V Lens/Lens cover (Power input) socket(P.87) 8
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MENU/OK button(P.21) Mode dial Self-Timer mode(P.43) BACK button(P.21) Macro (close-up) mode(P.42) Viewfinder Still photography mode(P.22) Playback mode(P.37) Viewfinder lamp Movie mode(P.45) DISP button(P.19,20) gbutton(P.20,21) LCD monitor a ( Zoom in) b ( Zoom out) button Flash button (P.19, 20, 21, 24, 33) Strap mount(P.9) Tripod mount Attaching the strap Battery cover xD-Picture Card slot Battery compartment 9
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( ) Nomenclature Sample display Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Still image White balance EV Macro Flash Number of remaining shots Photography mode Quality mode Battery low warning Camera shake warning Zoom bar AF warning AF frame Date Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Playback Playback frame number Playback mode Protection Battery low warning DPOF Date 10
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1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card ( ) Compatible batteries xD-Picture Card sold separately Use two AA-size alkaline batteries or two AA- DPC-16 (16MB) DPC-64 (64MB) size nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. DPC-32 (32MB) DPC-128 (128MB) Notes on Handling Batteries h It is recommended that you 1 Outer casing 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
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OPEN OPEN LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card 2 0 1 0 When you want to replace the battery 1Slide the battery cover out to open it. 2Load the batteries correctly as shown. Check that the camera is switched off, open the battery cover and then remove the batteries. ! 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 xD- ! Take care not to drop the battery when opening Picture Card or corrupt
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OPEN 0 4 0 3 Indicator 1 Indicator When you want to replace 3Aline the arrows on the camera and the xD- the xD-Picture Card Picture Card, and firmly push the card fully When you push the xD-Picture Card into the slot into the xD-Picture Card slot. and then slowly remove your finger, the lock is 4Close the battery cover. released and the xD-Picture Card is pushed out. You can then pull the xD-Picture Card the rest of the way out. ! If you open the battery cover while the camera is switched
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SWITCHING ON AND OFF 1 2 Slide the “POWER” switch sideways to turn the When you first switch the camera on, the date is camera on and off. When you switch the camera cleared. Press the “MENU/OK” button to set the on, the viewfinder lamp lights (green). date and time. 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 or a “ç” message being displayed on ! To set the date and time later, press the “BACK
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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 3 4 1 1 0 0 2 Once you have set the date and time, press the 1Use “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day, “MENU/OK” button. Pressing the “MENU/OK” Hour or Minute. button switches the camera to Photography or 2Press “a” or “b” to set the number. Playback mode. ! To set the time more precisely, press the “MENU/OK” button when the time on your reference clock reaches zero seconds. ! At the time of purchase and after you leave the camera for
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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Changing the date and time To change the date display format You can select your preferred date format. 1 00 3 0 20 4 1 0 0 2 To change the date and time: 1Press the “MENU/OK” button. 1Press “d” or “c” to select the date format. 2Use “d” or “c” to select “g” OPTION and 2Press “a” or “b” to set the format. Refer to then use “a” or “b” to select “SET–UP”. the table below for details of the settings. 3Press the “MENU/OK” butto
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Checking the remaining battery charge Switch the camera on and check that no battery Setting Explanation level warning (Z or X) is displayed on the LCD monitor. If no icon is displayed, there is Displays the date in the “year.month. YYYY.MM.DD ample charge left in the battery. day” format. iZ Lit red: Displays the date in the “month/day/ 1 MM/DD/YYYY The battery is low on charge. Have a new year” format. battery ready. Displays the date in the “day.month. iX Blinking red: DD.MM.YYYY year” fo
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SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 2 1 00 3 0 1 0 2 0 2 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the 1The “SET–UP” screen appears. Use “a” or menu screen. “b” to select “LANGUAGE”. 2Use “fg” to select “SET–UP” from the 2Use “c” to select “ENGLISH”, “FRANCAIS” or “g” OPTION menu. “DEUTSCH”. You can cycle through the 3Press the “MENU/OK” button. language settings by pressing “c”. ! The screens in this manual are shown in English. ! See P.72, 73 for more information on
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Basic ( ) 2 Photography BASIC OPERATION GUIDE PHOTOGRAPHY 0 0 Power swich Focus and shoot Slide this switch sideways to turn Pressed halfway : Sets the focus. the camera on and off. Pressed fully : Releases the shutter. 0 Switching the LCD monitor on and off Select one of the following modes: 0 Zoom LCD monitor ON 2 a ( ) :Zooms in. Normally, set the LCD ( ) :Zooms out. b monitor to ON. LCD monitor OFF Switch the LCD monitor OFF to reduce power 0 Mode dial consumption.
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( ) BASIC OPERATION GUIDE PLAYBACK 0 0 0 Playback frame selector DISP button Power ON/OFF Select one of the following 3 c : Selects the next frame. Slide this switch modes: sideways to turn the d : Selects the previous Text displayed : camera on and off. frame. Normally, use this setting. Text not displayed : No text is displayed. Multi-frame playback : Displays 9 image frames. Displaying help 0 Playback zoom a ( ) Increases the display scale (zooms in). b (
