BL00147-200(1)FinePix A203/FinePix A30378Getting ReadyCamera ConnectionUsing FinePixViewerBasic PhotographyAdvanced FeaturesPhotographyAdvanced Featur
10Nomenclature(Sample display)Playback frame numberPhotography modeFlashDateDateZoom barBattery low warningPlayback modeProtectionDPOFEVWhite balanceA
1005. Enter the required information in the userregistration page.1 Enter the name of your choice (nickname, etc.).2 Enter a password of your choice u
10183. Select “User’s registration” and click the[OK] button.✽ If you are not already connected to the Internet,connect now. (A dial-up dialog box ma
1028.4 Mastering FinePixViewerFor more information on FinePixViewer functionsnot fully explained in this manual, refer to “How toUse FinePixViewer” in
10388.5 Uninstalling the SoftwareOnly perform this operation when you no longerrequire the installed software or when the softwarewas not installed co
104Only perform this operation when you no longer requirethe installed software or when the software was notinstalled correctly. Uninstalling Mass St
105System Expansion OptionsFinePix A203/FinePix A303Digital Camera(USB)(PC card slot)Personal Computer (commercially available)Digital Photo PrinterCX
106h xD-Picture CardThese are separately available xD-Picture Card cards. Use the following xD-Picture Card:DPC-16 (16MB)/DPC-32 (32MB)/DPC-64 (64MB)/
107h DPC-R1 Image Memory Card ReaderThe DPC-R1 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forthbetween your PC and an image memory card
108Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly Places to AvoidDo not store or use the camera in the following types oflocations:h In the rain or in very hum
109h AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) can beused with this camera.Do not use AA-size manganese, lithium or nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batter
1111 Getting ReadyLOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture CardxD-Picture Card (sold separately)DPC-16 (16MB)DPC-32 (32MB)DPC-64 (64MB)DPC-128 (128MB)●!Op
110put the batteries in your pocket or a similar place towarm them before loading them into the camera. If youuse a body warmer to warm the batteries,
111Use only the AC-3V AC Power Adapter with yourFinePix A203/FinePix A303 Digital Camera. The use ofother AC power adapters may result in damage to y
112 Image Memory Cardh This Image Memory Card is a new image recordingmedia (xD-Picture Card) developed for digitalcameras. The Image Memory Card con
113could result in damage to the xD-Picture Card.h The use of xD-Picture Cards is recommended withthe FinePix A203/FinePix A303.The camera quality can
114(Lit red) (Blinking red)Warning Displays e The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor.Warning Displayed Explanation R
115i The data could not berecorded due to a xD-PictureCard error or a connectionerror between the xD-PictureCard and camera.i The photographed imageca
116A protected frame wasencountered.Protected files cannot be erased. Unprotect theimage.ExplanationWarning Displayed RemedyWarning DisplaysCamera mal
117Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once moreProblem Cause RemedyNo power.i The battery is exhausted.i The AC p
118TroubleshootingeIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once moreProblem Cause RemedyCan’t use the flash totake pictures.i The flash
119Problem Cause RemedyNothing happens when Iuse the Mode dial.i Camera malfunction.i The batteries exhausted.i Briefly remove the batteries ordisconn
OPEN121Slide the battery cover out to open it.2Load the batteries correctly as shown.●!Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover.LOADING THE B
120Specifications (FinePix A203) Standard number of available shots/recording time per xD-Picture CardDPC-16 (16 MB)DPC-32 (32 MB)DPC-64 (64 MB)DPC-1
121Input/Output TerminalsPower Supply and Othersh](USB) socket USB (1) for image data output with a personal computerh DC IN 3V (Power input) socketSo
122 Standard number of available shots/recording time per xD-Picture CardDPC-16 (16 MB)DPC-32 (32 MB)DPC-64 (64 MB)DPC-128 (128 MB)Quality ModeImage
123Input/Output TerminalsPower Supply and Othersh](USB) socket USB (1) for image data output with a personal computerh DC IN 3V (Power input) socketSo
124Explanation of TermsDPOF: Digital Print Order FormatDPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card, etc.) th
125When a fault arises, switch the cameraoff and then remove the batteries anddisconnect the AC power adapter.Continued use of the camera when it isem
126Safety NotesNever attempt to modify or disassemblethe camera. (Never open the casing.)Do not use the camera when it has beendropped or the casing i
127Keep out of the reach of small children.This product could cause injury in the handsof a child.Do not use this camera in locationsseverely affected
128Safety NotesCAUTIONDo not cover or wrap the camera or theAC power adapter in a cloth or quilt.This can cause heat to build up and distortthe casing
129EC Declaration of ConformityWeName :Fuji Photo Film (Europe)G.m.b.H.Address :Heesenstrasse 3140549 Dusseldorf, Germanydeclare that the productProdu
IndicatorOPENIndicator13103043Aline the arrows on the camera and the xD-Picture Card, and firmly push the card fullyinto the xD-Picture Card slot.4Clo
130IMPORTANTBe sure to read this page before using theSoftware.NOTICEBEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD-ROM PROVIDED BYFUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE
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14SWITCHING ON AND OFFDATE/TIMEDATE/TIME NOT SET NOT SET ●!To set the date and time later, press the “BACK”button.●!If you do not set the date and ti
151SETTING THE DATE AND TIMEDATE/TIMEDATE/TIME YYYY.MM.DD YYYY.MM.DD 12:0012:00 AMAM OK OKOK BACKBACK DATE/TIMEDATE/TIME YYYY MM DDYYYY MM DD AMAM O
16SETTING THE DATE AND TIMEBACK BACKBACK OK OKOK POWER SAVE DATE/TIMEDATE/TIME USB MODE ONON DSCDSC POSTVIEW ONON SETSET SETーUPSETーUP Changing the dat
171◆Power Save Function ◆If the camera is not used for 2 minutes, thisfunction automatically switches the camera off.When this function is active, it
18SELECTING THE LANGUAGE1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display themenu screen.2Use “fg” to select “SET–UP” from the“g” OPTION menu.3Press the “MENU/OK
1922Basic PhotographyBASIC OPERATION GUIDE (PHOTOGRAPHY) Select one of the following modes:LCD monitor ONNormally, set the LCD monitor to ON.LCD monit
2WarningThis symbol is intended to alert the user tothe presence of uninsulated “dangerousvoltage” within the product’s enclosurethat may be of suffic
20BASIC OPERATION GUIDE (PLAYBACK)Select one of the following 3 modes:Text displayed :Normally, use this setting.Text not displayed :No text is displa
212BASIC OPERATION GUIDE (MENU)Press the “BACK” button.●Using the Menus1Display the menu.Press the “MENU/OK” button.2Select a menu option.Press “d” or
221Slide the “POWER” switch sideways to switchthe camera on.2Set the Mode dial to “Q”.hPhotography range: Approx. 60 cm (2 ft.) toinfinity101 02●!For
232Brace your elbows against your sides and holdthe camera with both hands.Hold the camera so that your right thumb isconveniently positioned for oper
24To 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 inor out.h Optica
252When you are using the viewfinder to take apicture at a distance of 80 cm to 1.5 m (2.6 ft. to4.9 ft.), only the shaded area in the figure isphotog
26To take the picture, press the shutter buttondown fully without lifting your finger off it. Thecamera beeps and takes the picture, and thedata is th
272 Viewfinder Lamp Display ✽ When the LCD monitor is switched on, more detailed warning messagesare displayed (➡P.114-116).Display StatusLit gree
28Number of Available FramesStandard number of shots per xD-Picture CardThe number of available shots is displayed onthe LCD monitor.The number of ava
292 FinePix A303Image Data SizeApprox. 1300 KB Approx. 590 KB12 2625 5350 107102 215DPC-16 (16 MB)DPC-32 (32 MB)DPC-64 (64 MB)DPC-128 (128 MB)Number
3CAUTIONThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim
30USING AF/AE LOCKIn a shot with this type of composition, thesubjects (two people in this case) are not in theAF frame. If the shot is taken at this
312Hold the shutter button down halfway (AF/AELock) and chech that the AF frame on the LCDlmonitor shrinks.Continue to hold the shutter button down ha
32LCD monitor OFFLCD monitor ONFraming Guideline displayedFRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTIONThis function can be specified in the “Q”, “E”and “=” modes. The
332Press “a” to zoom in and make your subjectlarger. Press “b” when you want to zoom outand shoot a wider area. If you use the LCDmonitor to take pict
34cFLASHPress the “c” button to select the flash setting.Use the flash mode that best suits your shot.h 5 flash modes: “AUTO” (no icon), “n”, “c”,“b”
352nRed-Eye ReductionUse this mode to ensure that the subject’s eyesappear natural when photographing people inlow-light conditions. The flash fires a
36This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutterspeed. This allows you to take pictures of peopleat night that clearly show both your subjects andthe n
372VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK)wPLAYBACK MODESet the Mode dial to “w”.Press “d ” and “c ” to move forward andbackward respectively through your imag
38MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACKwPLAYBACK MODE●!The LCD monitor text display disappears afterapproximately 3 seconds.●!Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-f
392PLAYBACK ZOOMwPLAYBACK MODE●!It may not be possible to play back images shot on other camera models.●!Playback zoom cannot be used during multi-fra
44 Advanced Features PlaybackE MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY ...42= SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ...43T MOVIE (VIDEO) ...
40ERASING SINGLE FRAMEwPLAYBACK MODE1 Set the Mode dial to “w”.2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display themenu screen on the LCD monitor.Select “FRAM
4123ERASE OK?ERASE OK? FRAMEFRAME 4Press “d” or “c” to view the frame (individualfile) you want to erase.●!Press the “BACK” button to cancel frame
42EMACRO (CLOSE-UP)PHOTOGRAPHY3Advanced FeaturesPhotograhy●!When shooting in dark conditions, use a tripod toprevent camera shake.If you use the viewf
433=SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHYWhen you set the mode dial to “= ”, “= ”appears on the LCD monitor.In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10seconds before t
44The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds,after which the shot is taken.A counter on the LCD mo
453Approx.40.6 min.Approx.12.9 min.DPC-128 (128 MB)Approx.20.2 min.Approx.6.4 min.DPC-64 (64 MB)Approx.10.1 min.Approx.191 sec.DPC-32 (32 MB)Approx.5
4660s60s STANDBYSTANDBY Zoom barT MOVIE (VIDEO)TMOVIE PHOTOGRAPHYDuring movie shooting, the lens is fixed at the wide-angle zoom setting and only the
473RECREC 59s59s ●!Once the remaining time runs out, movie recordingautomatically stops and the movie is stored on thexD-Picture Card.During shooting,
48BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATIONS●!The settings available in the menu screen differdepending on the still photography mode.When you validate the set
493AUTOAUTO LCD BRIGHTNESSLCD BRIGHTNESS SET−UPSET−UP MANUALMANUAL OPTIONOPTION 20301 0211Press the “MENU/OK” button to display themenu.2Use “d” or “c
512345678g ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ...71g USING SET–UP...72 SET–UP Menu Options (Date/time s
50PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONSStill/Macro/Self Timer ModeWhen you press the “MENU/OK” button in the “Q”, “E” or “=” mode, oneof the menu screens shown bel
513Movie ModeIf you press the “MENU/OK” button in “T” mode, the menu screens shownbelow appear, allowing you to specify the respective settings.QUALIT
52y SETTING THE QUALITYPHOTOGRAPHY MENU✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50)FinePix A203: Photography (Q, E, =)Any of 4 settings can be selected.Select the s
533FinePix A303: Photography (Q, E, =)Any of 5 settings can be selected.Select the setting that best suits your needs.<Examples>h To print at A4
54This mode can be selected in the “S ”photography mode.Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimumimage brightness (exposure) when the subject i
553AUTO: Automatic adjustment(Shooting to show the ambience of thelight source)6 : Shooting outdoors in fine weather7 : Shooting in shade9 : Shooting
5621Press “b” to play the movie.2The LCD monitor shows the playback timeand a playback progress bar.●!If the subject of the movie is very bright, whit
574◆Playing back movie files ◆The movie automatically stops when playback ends.PlaybackControl DescriptionPauses the movie during playback. Press this
58pERASING SINGLE •ALL FRAMES/FORMATTINGPLAYBACK MENU1Set the Mode dial to “w”.2Press the “MENU/OK” button to view themenu screen.Use “d” or “c” to se
5941Use “a ” or “b” to select “FRAME”, “ALLFRAMES” or “FORMAT”.2Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm yourselection.FRAME FRAMEFRAME FORMATFORMAT BACKBACK
6Preface Test Shots Prior to PhotographyFor particularly important photographs (such as weddings andoverseas trips), always take a test photograph and
60FRAME ALL FRAMES1Press “d” or “c” to select the image to beerased.2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase thedisplayed image.To erase another image, re
614FORMATFORMATFORMAT FORMAT OK?FORMAT OK? ERASE ERASE ALL DATEALL DATE Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase all theimages and initialize the xD-Pictu
62Protection is a setting that prevents images frombeing accidentally erased. However, “FORMAT”erases all images, regardless of protected or not(➡ P.6
6341Use “a” or “b” to select “FRAME SET/RESET”,“PROTECT ALL” or “UNPROTECT ALL”.2Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm yourselection.FRAME SET/RESET PROTE
64kPROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALLPLAYBACK MENUFRAME SET/RESETBACK BACKBACK OK OKOK FRAME SET/RESETFRAME SET/RESET PROTECT OK?PROTECT OK? 01 021 Press “d
654PROTECT ALLPressing the “MENU/OK” button protects all theimages.PROTECT ALLPROTECT ALL OK? OK? IT MAYIT MAY TAKE A WHILETAKE A WHILE PROT
66DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used forrecording printing specifications for images shot using a digital
674101 02DATE OFFDATE OFF OKOK DPOFDPOF 2Continued over page...1Set the Mode dial to “w”.2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display themenu screen.Use “d”
681Use “b” to select “DDATE”.2Use “d” and “c” to select “DATE ON” or“DATE OFF”.The selected setting is then valid for all frameswith DPOF settings.OKO
69435DPOFDPOF BACKBACK OKOK NONO NONO YESYES FINISHFINISH 0102NONO YESYES FINISHFINISH DPOFDPOF OKOK 6Continued over page...1 Use “d” or “c” to displa
7Accessoriesh16 MB, xD-Picture Card (1)Supplied with:• Anti-static case (1)hLR6 AA-size alkaline Batteries (2)hInterface Set (1)• CD-ROM: Software for
70Pressing the “MENU/OK” button confirms theDPOF settings.Pressing the “BACK” button returns you to thesettings screen .5FINISH OK?FINISH OK? DPOFDPO
7155 Settingsg ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display themenu screen.2Press “d” or “c” to select “g” OPTION andthen p
721Press “a” or “b” to select a menu option andthen press “d” or “c” to change the setting.2Press the “MENU/OK” button.1Press the “MENU/OK” button to
735 SET–UP Menu Options (Date/time setting, etc.)Settings Display ExplanationPOSTVIEWUSB MODEPOWER SAVEDATE/TIMEON/OFFDSC/PC CAMON/OFFSETThis option
74DATE/TIMEDATE/TIME USB MODE POWER SAVE ONON POSTVIEWPOSTVIEW ONON SETSET DSC DSCDSC DSCDSC SET−UPSET−UP BACK BACKBACK OK OKOK hPower saving “ON” (de
756Software needed for playing back movies, etc.Launches the FinePixViewer software when a camera is connected.Software used to read PDF-format docume
766.2 Installation on a Windows PC6.2.1 Load the CD-ROM into your PC1. Switch on your PC and start up Windows.✽ If you have already switched on your P
776Launching the Installer Manually1. Double-click the “My Computer” icon.✽ Windows XP users should click “MyComputer” in the “Start” menu.2. Right-cl
783 Check the installation destination folder and thenclick the [Next >] button.4 “Confirmation” screen shown may appear. Tocontinue with the setti
7966. Install QuickTime as directed by the on-screen instructions.✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version5.0.2 or later, this installation i
8Lens/Lens cover Self-timer lamp(P.44)Flash control sensorFlash(P.34) DC IN 3V(Power input)socket(P.87)Shutter buttonPOWER switch(P.14)Viewfinder win
8015. Proceed with the installation as directedby the on-screen instructions. To install Acrobat Reader later...1. Open the “My Computer” window, rig
8162. Double-click “Installer for MacOS8.6-9.x”to launch the Installer.3. The Installer setup screen appears. Clickthe [Installing FinePixViewer] but
826. Select the installation destination forFinePixViewer and ImageMixer VCD forFinePix.1 Click the [Open] button to open the installationdestination
8368. After you restart your Macintosh, the“FinePixViewer installation completed”message appears. Click “UsingFinePixViewer” to view the basicFinePixV
846.4 Installation on a Mac OS X6.4.1 From FinePixViewer installation to restartOnly FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X.AVI movies cannot be playe
8569. Select the Mac OS X startup disk as theinstallation destination and click the[Continue] button.10. Click the [Install (upgrade)] button.11. When
86 DSC (Mass storage device) ModeThis mode provides a simple way to read imagesfrom an xD-Picture Card and store images on toan xD-Picture Card (➡P.8
DC IN 3VsocketAC power adapter✽8777.1 Using the optional AC Power adapterAlways use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-3V(➡P.106).Use the AC power adapter
88AC poweradapter✽Camera(USB) socketUSBsocket PC DATE/TIMEDATE/TIME USB MODE POWER SAVEPOWER SAVE ONON POSTVIEW ONON SETSET DSC DSCDSC DSCDSC SET−UPSE
897 Camera Operationi When the camera and computer are exchangingdata, the self timer lamp flashes and theviewfinder lamp flashes alternately green a
9MENU/OK button(P.21)gbutton(P.20,21)Viewfinder lampViewfinderLCD monitorTripod mountFlash buttonBattery coverDISP button(P.19,20)BACK button(P.21)Bat
901. The “Found New Hardware” help messageappears in the bottom-right corner of yourscreen. This message will close when thesettings are completed. N
917AC poweradapter✽Camera(USB) socketDATE/TIMEDATE/TIME USB MODE POWER SAVEPOWER SAVE ONON POSTVIEW ONON SETSET PC CAM SET−UPSET−UP BACK BACKBACK OK O
92 Camera Operationi When the camera and computer areexchanging data, the self timer lamp flashesand the viewfinder lamp flashes alternatelygreen and
937If the “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog boxappears, click the [Yes] button.The USB PC Camera Driver is installed automatically.When the followi
9411. Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.)that are using the camera.2. Check that the viewfinder lamp is lit greenor that the self timer lamp is
957AC poweradapter✽Camera(USB) socket1. Switch the camera off.2. Unplug the special USB cable from thecamera.✽ When you drag the icon to the Trash, “≠
963. Click the [Automatic Taking] button.Mac OS XMac OS 8.6-9.28 Using FinePixViewer8.1 Saving Images on Your Computer and viewing imagesThis section
9784. Check that the files are downloaded fromthe camera to your computer and that afolder with the photography date iscreated. Open the folder as sho
988.3 Using the FinePix Internet ServiceMac OS X users should refer to P.100.Using FinePixViewer also allows you to access theFinePix Internet Service
998To use the FinePix Internet services, users mustfirst register.✽ Follow the steps below to register. Users can beregistered for free.1. Launch Fine
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