FujiFilm A200 manual Preface

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Preface

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.

hFuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product.

Notes on Copyright

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

Liquid Crystal

If the LCD monitor or display panel is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated.

hIf liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin

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

hIf liquid crystal gets into your eye

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

hIf 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.

Handling Your Digital Camera

This camera contains precision electronic components. To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded.

Trademark Information

hIBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.

hiMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

hQuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in the U.S. and other countries.

hAdobe Acrobat® Readeris a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated of the U.S.

hMicrosoft, 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.

hxD-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.

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Contents Getting Ready Basic Photography Graphical symbols are located on the bottom of the case For customers in the U.S.AFor customers in Canada Contents IHOW to Specify Print Options Dpof IDPOF SET Frame GADJUSTING the Monitor Brightness GUSING SET-UPFrom FinePixViewer installation to restart Preface Accessories Camera Features and AccessoriesCamera Features H16 MB, xD-Picture CardMode switch NomenclatureBattery compartment Attaching the strapExample of LCD Monitor Text Display Still photography mode Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Playback modeNomenclature Sample display Compatible batteries XD-Picture Card sold separately FrontBackWhen you want to replace the battery Loading the Batteries and xD-Picture CardReplacing an xD-Picture Card You can then pull the xD-Picture Card the restSwitching on and OFF Setting the Date and Time To change the date and time Changing the date and timeTo change the date display format You can select your preferred date formatChecking the remaining battery charge Power Save FunctionSetting Explanation See P.64 for more information on the g Option Selecting the LanguageScreens in this manual are shown in English MenuBasic Operation Guide Using the Menus 4Confirm your selection. Press the MENU/OK buttonPress the Disp button to use the zoom Taking Pictures a Auto Mode If a ∂, ƒ, å or ˙ message appears, see P.106Camera strap, you may not be able to obtain Subject in the frameViewfinder Viewfinder lamp display BeepDisplay Status Number of available shots is displayed on1M the LCD monitor Quality mode 2M F 2M NNumber of Available Frames Standard number of shots per xD-Picture CardLCD monitor OFF Qmode Framing Guideline FunctionScene LCD monitor onHDigital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalent Digital ZoomZoom bar appears on the LCD monitor Zoom barWhen you cancel Macro mode, the LCD monitor Remains on Macro CLOSE-UP PhotographyWMODE Viewing Your Images PlaybackFast Forwarding Images Still images that can be viewedNo text displayed MULTI-FRAME PlaybackNormal playback Multi-frame playbackPlayback Zoom HZoom scales1280 Erasing Single Frame Press the Back button to cancel frame erasing Erasing Single FrameSet the Mode switch to Q Selecting a Auto or S ManualSee P.44 for information on shooting movies Settings available in the menu screen differ Depending on the still photography modePhotography Menu Operation Sample LCD monitor display Accessible menu settings Photography and Movie Menu OptionsMode HFor printing on A5 paper → 2M F, 2M N Setting the QualityExamples Use QualityAuto Auto Flash Mode You cannot use this setting in Macro close-up photographyFlash Flash Red-Eye Reduction Forced FlashRed-Eye Effect Suppressed Flash Slow Synchro= SELF-TIMER Photography Selecting A/SP.33 This mode can be selected in the a still photography modePage Guide to using negative compensation This mode can be selected in the S still photography modeGuide to using + positive compensation HCorrection range 13 stepsWhite Balance Selecting the Light Source Without sound Mode Tmovie VideoXD-Picture Card Quality mode CapacityPress the shutter button Movie Video Quality settings for movies 320 ⋅160 ⋅ Playing Back Movies Video Playing back movies Playing back movie filesControl Description Erasing Single ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING 2Press the MENU/OK button to confirm 1Use a or b to select FRAME, ALLFrames or Format SelectionErasing Single ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING Pressing the MENU/OK button erases all the unprotected filesTo stop the procedure mid-way Protecting Images FRAME/ALL Use d or c to select k ProtectRemoves the protection from all the files Protect ALL or Frame SET/RESET1Press a or b to select Unprotect ALL Protects all the filesProtecting Images FRAME/ALL To remove the protection, press the MENU/OK buttonPress the MENU/OK button to protect all the files Press the MENU/OK button to unprotect all the filesHOW to Specify Print Options Dpof Playback Menu iDPOF SET Frame Dpof SET Frame 1Press a to select OK 2Press the MENU/OK buttonIf you press the Back button, no Dpof settings are specified Dpof settings cannot be changed Adjusting the Monitor Brightness Using SET- UP Settings Display List of settingsStill photography mode Movie mode Playback mode SET-UP Menu OptionsSET-UP gPOWER Save HPower saving on default settingHPower saving OFF Software Components Installation on a Windows PC Switch on your PC and start up WindowsDouble-click the My Computer icon Windows XP users should click My Computer in the Start menuUSB drivers are installed Install FinePixViewer FinePixViewer installation begins and notesInstall QuickTime as directed by the on- screen instructions To install Acrobat Reader later To install Acrobat Reader, click Install Acrobat ReaderEnable File Exchange Switch on your Macintosh and start up Mac OS 8.6 toFrom FinePixViewer installation to restart Click the Save button To install Acrobat Reader later Installation on a Mac OS AVI movies cannot be played back on versionPage DSC Mass storage device Mode PC CAM PC Camera ModeSoftware for FinePix SX Always use a Fujifilm AC Power Adapter AC-3V P.98 DC in 3V socket AC power adapterSold separately Use at DSC mode AC power adapter SocketSpecial USB Socket Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional Camera OperationPC Operation FinePixViewer automatically starts upWindows XP Specify the settings in the AutoPlay dialog boxProceed to Using FinePixViewer on Click the OK button and launch FinePixViewer manuallyUse at PC-CAM mode Slide the power switch to the side to turn the camera onSlide the power switch to the side to turn Camera off Camera Operation Windows 98/98 SE/Me Windows 2000 ProfessionalIf the live image does not appear, refer to Disconnecting the Camera Left-click the Eject icon in the taskbar and eject USB DiskMenu option shown below appears. Click on this option Screen for Windows MeSpecial USB Windows Connect the camera to your computer in DSC mode P.80Saving Images on Your Computer Mac OSMaking a FinePix CD Album Double-click a still-image thumbnail to open an image windowFor Windows and Mac OS 8.6 to To the user registration window Internet menu is UpdatedUser Registration First-time usersPage Enter the required information in the user registration Double-click the FinePixViewer icon in the installed folderFor Mac OS At the bottomBottom Select User’s registration and click the OK buttonOK button Once you complete the registration, a confirmationMastering FinePixViewer To read How to Use FinePixViewerWhat is explained in How to Use FinePixViewer Example Looking up slide showsUninstalling the Software Uninstalling FinePixViewer Uninstalling Mass Storage Driver and PC Camera DriverUninstalling Exif Launcher, FinePixViewer and DP Editor MacintoshSystem Expansion Options Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF Accessories GuideAC Power Adapter AC-3V XD-Picture CardSC-FXA01 DPC-R1 Image Memory Card ReaderDPC-AD PC Card Adapter Places to Avoid Soil such as fingerprints on the battery terminals can 101Loading the batteries Disposing of Batteries AC Power Adapter 103104 Image Memory CardProtecting Your Data Specifications 105106 Explanation RemedyPlayback frame number has Settings Card is107 Was first appliedTroubleshooting 108109 Troubleshooting 110Explanation of Terms 111Specifications 113 Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera Safety NotesAbout the Icons Do not place the camera on an unstable surfaceUse of other power sources can cause a fire 115Keep xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small children Safety Notes116 Keep out of the reach of small children117 Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock118 EC Declaration of ConformityFuji Photo Film Europe G.m.b.H Weggooien maar inleveren als KCABe sure to read this page before using theSoftware End User License AgreementFGS-204107-Ni