FujiFilm FinePix A310 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A310 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00254-200 ( 2 )
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Page 2: Warning
5. Limited Warranty. AGREEMENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE your receipt of Media. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning ... 2 Nomenclature ... 8 EC Declaration of Conformity ... 3 Attaching the strap ... 8 Preface ... 6 Basic Operation Guide ... 9 Accessories included ... 7 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ... 9 I Still photography mode ... 9 I Playback mode ... -
Page 4: Preface
CD-ROM: Software for FinePix SX (1) i Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) i Quick start guide for Camera and Software installation (1) h Cradle adapter for FinePix A310 (1) Use this adapter for setting camera to the optional PictureCradle CP-FXA10 (See P.70). -
Page 5: I Still Photography Mode
Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Shutter button Flash (P.35) Power switch (P.14) Lens (Lens cover) 【 】 Mode dial MENU/OK button (P.9) Scene Position Photo mode ( ) button (P.9, 26) Still Photography mode (P.17) Viewfinder... -
Page 6: About The Batteries
See P.72, 73 for other notes on using batteries. AA-size Ni-MH batteries and the Rechargeable Battery NH-10 h When used as a power source for a digital camera, AA-size Ni-MH batteries and the Rechargeable Battery NH-10 (referred to hereafter as Ni-MH batteries) are superior to alkaline batteries in that they allow more shots to be taken. -
Page 7: Getting Ready
LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA Getting Ready Check that the camera is switched off (viewfinder lamp switches off) before opening the battery cover. If you open the battery cover while the camera is switched on, the camera is switched off. Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. -
Page 8: Switching On And Off, Setting The Date And Time
SWITCHING ON AND OFF, SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Slide the Power switch to turn the camera on and off. When you switch the camera on, the viewfinder lamp lights (green). In “ ”, “SP” or “ lens cover opens. Because actions these involve precision mechanisms, you should take care not to obstruct the lens with your hand or fingers. -
Page 9: Using The Camera
CORRECTING THE DATE, TIME AND CHANGING THE DATE ORDER, SELECTING THE LANGUAGE Always press the “MENU/OK” button after you complete the settings. SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 2 Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to select “SET–UP” from the “... - Page 10 (1-second intervals) Blinking red Though the FinePix A310 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.
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Page 11: I Standard Number Of Shots Per Xd-Picture Card
1997 On the FinePix A310, 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. -
Page 12: Using The Zoom (Optical Zoom, Digital Zoom)
” or “ ” mode. You can use this camera to view still images recorded on the FinePix A310 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards. VIEWING YOUR IMAGES ( PLAYBACK ) -
Page 13: Playback Mode Viewing Your Images (Playback)
VIEWING YOUR IMAGES ( PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MODE During single-frame playback, you can use the zoom to check your photo or trim the image so that only the part you want to show is saved. Single-frame Playback Press the “BACK” button to return to single-frame playback. -
Page 14: Advanced Features
PHOTO MODE STILL IMAGE/MOVIE Advanced QUALITY MODE ( NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS ) Features 1 Slide the Power switch to the side to turn the camera on. 2 Set the Mode dial to “ 3 Press the Photo mode ( ) button. 1 Press “d”... -
Page 15: Finepix Color
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 A310. On the FinePix A310, you can specify multiple per image. -
Page 16: Dpof All Reset
DPOF SET FRAME PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK 1 Press “a ” or “b ” to select “WITH DATE” or “WITHOUT DATE”. If you select “WITH DATE”, the date is imprinted on your prints. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button. By selecting the “WITH DATE” setting, you can have the date imprinted on your shots when you use the Print Service or a DPOF-compatible printer. -
Page 17: Still Image Mode
STILL IMAGE MODE TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Consider the scene you are photographing and the sort of image you want to achieve when you specify the camera settings. A general guide to the procedure is given below. Select the photography mode Leaves the “EV”... -
Page 18: Scene Position
SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION This mode provides options tailored to different types of scene. Set the Mode dial to “ ３３ ３３ Macro mode cannot be used with any of the modes. You can choose from 4 types of scene ( , ) displayed on the LCD monitor. -
Page 19: Self-Timer Photography
MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY, STILL IMAGE MODE Red-Eye Reduction Use this mode to ensure that the subject’s eyes appear natural when photographing people in low-light conditions. The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture. The flash fires automatically as required by the shooting conditions. -
Page 20: Final 4-Frame Continuous Shooting
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 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. A countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor 99999 indicating the time remaining until the picture is taken. -
Page 21: Shooting Movies
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU EV ( EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ) This mode can be selected in the “ mode. Use the Brightness setting to obtain the correct brightness (exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. h Compensation range –2.1 EV to +1.5 EV (13 steps in 0.3 EV increments) See P.81 for more information on EV. -
Page 22: I Playing Back Movies
It may not be possible to play back a movie file that was recorded on a camera other than the FinePix A310. 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. -
Page 23: Playback Menu
ERASING SINGLE, ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode dial to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. Note that mistakenly erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. You should back up important frames (files) that you do not want to be erased onto your computer or another media. -
Page 24: Protecting Images Frame, Set All, Reset All
PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME, SET ALL, RESET ALL PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode dial to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. Protection is a setting that prevents frames (files) from being accidentally erased. However, the “FORMAT”... -
Page 25: Adjusting The Monitor Brightness
AUTO PLAY ( AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode dial to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the screen. The Power Save function does not operate during playback. Movie starts automatically. When the preview movie or movie ends, playback moves on to the next frame. -
Page 26: Using The Set–Up Screen
SET–UP I SET–UP Menu Options Settings Display Default setting This option specifies whether or not an image checking screen (photography results) is displayed after you take a shot. IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF The photographed image is displayed for a few moments and then automatically recorded. -
Page 27: Format
The displayed frame number may differ for images photographed on other cameras. If the “ Software Installation USB Mass Storage Allows a digital camera to be used ” “ ” “ ” or as USB Mass Storage (removable ” message appears before formatting disk drive, card reader). -
Page 28: Installation On A Windows Pc
INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC Pre-installation checklist ( For Windows ) To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. ✽1 Compatible PCs IBM PC/AT or compatible Operating System Windows 98 (including the Second Edition) Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) Windows 2000 Professional... -
Page 29: Installation On A Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2
INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2 Pre-installation Checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. ✽1 Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3 , PowerBook G3 Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube or PowerBook G4 ✽2... -
Page 30: Installation On A Mac Os X
INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2 Install QuickTime as directed by the on-screen instructions and then restart your Macintosh. If you have already installed QuickTime version 5.0.2 or later, this installation is not performed. Click [Agree] button in the “License” window. If the “Connection Speed”... - Page 31 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X. AVI movies cannot be played back on version 10.0.4. Switch your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. Load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The “FinePix”...
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Page 32: Viewing Images
You can switch between “DSC” and “PC CAM” in the camera’s SET–UP screen. Using the optional AC Power adapter Use only the FUJIFILM “AC Power Adapter AC-3V” or the “AC Power Adapter AC-3VW” bundled with the PictureCradle CP-FXA10 (➡P.71). Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when you are downloading photographed images to your computer. -
Page 33: Using Finepixviewer
CAMERA CONNECTION 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.66). On Windows XP and Mac OS X, you must specify the automatic launch settings the first time you connect the camera to your computer. -
Page 34: Using Finepixviewer
CAMERA CONNECTION Disconnecting the Camera 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”... -
Page 35: System Expansion Options
Quit FinePixViewer and DP Editor. Then drag the installed FinePixViewer folder to the Trash and select “Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu. System Expansion Options eBy using the FinePix A310 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. FinePix A310... -
Page 36: Overview Of The Optional Cradle
Hold the cradle firmly and lift the camera out. Accessories Guide eThe optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix A310 even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. -
Page 37: Notes On Using Your Camera Correctly
Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. h Turn off the power switch of the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the connection cord from the FUJIFILM Digital camera’s DC input terminal. -
Page 38: Notes On The Xd-Picture Card
Data may be lost or destroyed in the following Card in your camera. situations. Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no h Always use the camera to erase image data on an responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Switch the camera off and on again. If the error message is still displayed, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. You cannot use DPOF to order prints of movies. Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more... -
Page 40: Specifications
DPC-64 (64 MB) DPC-128 (128 MB) DPC-256 (256 MB) System Digital camera FinePix A310 3.1 million pixels 1/2.7 inch Super CCD HR in an interwoven pattern Number of total pixels 3.14 million pixels Still image: 2816 × 2120 pixels/2048 × 1536 pixels/1280 × 960 pixels/ 640 ×... -
Page 41: Explanation Of Terms
Optional Accessories See P.71 ✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner’s Manual. ✽ The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology. -
Page 42: Safety Notes
Safety Notes h To ensure that you use your FinePix A310 camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully beforehand. If a problem arises, switch the h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a camera off, remove the batteries, safe place. - Page 43 Printed on recycled paper. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan FGS - 305103 - FG Printed in Japan...
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