Page 1 FinePix A203/FinePix A303 Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Settings Software Installation Camera Connection Using FinePixViewer BL00147-200 ( 1 )
Page 2: Warning
Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The graphical symbols are located on the bottom of the case.
Page 3 Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core USB cable and DC supply cord. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES - 003.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning ... 2 Preface ... 6 Accessories ... 7 Nomenclature/Attaching the strap ... 8 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card .. 11 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ... 14 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ... 15 Changing the date and time ... 16 To change the date display format ...
Page 5 PLAYBACK MENU ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING ... 58 PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL ... 62 HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) .. 66 DPOF SET FRAME ... 67 5 Settings ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ... 71 USING SET–UP ... 72 I SET–UP Menu Options (Date/time setting, etc.) ... 73 SET–UP POWER SAVE ...
Page 6: Preface
Card and other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. I 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.
Page 7: Accessories
Accessories h16 MB, xD-Picture Card (1) Supplied with: • Anti-static case (1) hLR6 AA-size alkaline Batteries (2) hHand strap (1) hInterface Set (1) • CD-ROM: Software for FinePix SX (1) • Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) hOwner’s Manual (this manual) (1)
Page 8: Nomenclature/Attaching The Strap
Nomenclature Shutter button Flash (P.34) Lens/Lens cover Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. ✽ POWER switch (P.14) Flash control sensor Self-timer lamp (P.44) Viewfinder window (USB) socket (P.88, 91) DC IN 3V (Power input) socket(P.87)
Page 9 MENU/OK button (P.21) BACK button (P.21) Viewfinder Viewfinder lamp DISP button (P.19,20) LCD monitor Flash button Tripod mount Battery cover xD-Picture Card slot Battery compartment Mode dial Self-Timer mode (P.43) Macro (close-up) mode (P.42) Still photography mode (P.22) Playback mode (P.37) Movie mode (P.45)
Page 10 Nomenclature ( Sample display ) Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Still image Macro Flash Photography mode Zoom bar Date Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Playback Playback mode Protection DPOF Date ９９９９９９９９１Ｍ１Ｍ１／１／２００２１／１／２００２１００−９９９９１００−９９９９１／１／２００２...
Page 11: Getting Ready
See P.109 for notes on using batteries. xD-Picture Card ( sold separately ) DPC-16 (16MB) DPC-32 (32MB) Front Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card. See P.112-113 for more information on xD-Picture Card. DPC-64 (64MB) DPC-128 (128MB) Back...
Page 12 LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card 1Slide the battery cover out to open it. 2Load the batteries correctly as shown. 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- Picture Card or corrupt the image files on the xD-Picture Card.
Page 13 Indicator 3Aline the arrows on the camera and the xD- Picture Card, and firmly push the card fully into the xD-Picture Card slot. 4Close the battery cover. If you open the battery cover while the camera is switched on, the camera automatically switches off to protect the data on the xD-Picture Card .
Page 14: Switching On And Off
SWITCHING ON AND OFF Slide the “POWER” switch sideways to turn the camera on and off. When you switch the camera on, the viewfinder lamp lights (green). In “ ” 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 ç...
Page 15: Setting The Date And Time
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＹＹＹＹ．ＭＭ．ＤＤＹＹＹＹ．ＭＭ．ＤＤ１２：００１２：００ＡＭＡＭＯＫＯＫＯＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ 1 Use “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press “a” or “b” to set the number. If you hold down “a”...
Page 16: Changing The Date And Time
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Changing the date and time ＳＥＴーＵＰＳＥＴーＵＰＰＯＳＴＶＩＥＷＯＮＯＮＰＯＷＥＲＳＡＶＥＯＮＯＮＤＳＣＤＳＣＵＳＢＭＯＤＥＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＳＥＴＳＥＴＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ To change the date and time: 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 2 Use “d” or “c” to select “ then use “a”...
Page 17 Setting Explanation Displays the date in the “year.month. YYYY.MM.DD day” format. Displays the date in the “month/day/ MM/DD/YYYY year” format. Displays the date in the “day.month. DD.MM.YYYY year” format. Checking the remaining battery charge Switch the camera on and check that no battery level warning ( ) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 18: Selecting The Language
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ＯＰＴＩＯＮＯＰＴＩＯＮＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰＬＣＤＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳＡＵＴＯＡＵＴＯＭＡＮＵＡＬＭＡＮＵＡＬ 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 2Use “fg” to select “SET–UP” from the “ ” OPTION menu. 3Press the “MENU/OK” button. ＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰＢＥＥＰ♪ ＢＥＥＰ♪ ＬＡＮＧＵＡＧＥ...
Page 19: Basic Photography
Basic BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ( PHOTOGRAPHY ) Photography Slide this switch sideways to turn the camera on and off. Switching the LCD monitor on and off Select one of the following modes: LCD monitor ON Normally, set the LCD monitor to ON. LCD monitor OFF Switch the LCD monitor OFF to reduce power...
Page 20: Basic Operation Guide (Playback)
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ( PLAYBACK ) DISP button Select one of the following 3 modes: Text displayed : Normally, use this setting. Text not displayed : No text is displayed. Multi-frame playback : Displays 9 image frames. Displaying help ＤＩＳＰＤＩＳＰ...
Page 21: Basic Operation Guide (Menu)
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ( MENU ) To cancel a procedure mid-way Press the “BACK” button. Up, down, left and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual. Up or down is shown as “ab”, and left or right is shown as “dc”.
Page 22: Qstill Image
TAKING PICTURES ( STILL IMAGE You have read the section called “Getting Ready” and now your camera is ready to take pictures. The “Basic Photography” section takes you through the basic procedures of “Shooting”, “Viewing” and “Erasing” pictures. Master these basic operations by trying them out as you read through the manual.
Page 23 Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Hold the camera so that your right thumb is conveniently positioned for operating the zoom. ∂ ƒ If the “ ”, “ ˙ or “ ” message appears, see P.114 and P.115.
Page 24 TAKING PICTURES ( STILL IMAGE Zoom bar To zoom in on the subject, press “a” ( To zoom out, press “b” ( appears on the LCD monitor when you zoom in or out. h Optical zoom focal length (35mm camera equivalent) Approx.
Page 25 When you are using the viewfinder to take a picture at a distance of 80 cm to 1.5 m (2.6 ft. to 4.9 ft.), only the shaded area in the figure is photographed. To frame your shot precisely, you should take the picture using the LCD monitor.
Page 26 TAKING PICTURES ( STILL IMAGE Beep To take the picture, press the shutter button down fully without lifting your finger off it. The camera beeps and takes the picture, and the data is then recorded. If you press the shutter button down fully in one motion, the shot is taken without the AF frame changing.
Page 27: I Viewfinder Lamp Display
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Though the FinePix A203/FinePix A303 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.
Page 28: Number Of Available Frames
TAKING PICTURES ( STILL IMAGE Number of Available Frames The number of available shots is displayed on the LCD monitor. See P.52 for information on changing the Quality (number of recorded pixels). At shipment, the default setting is “1M”. AUTO MODE ) Standard number of shots per xD-Picture Card The number of available shots when the xD-Picture Card is formatted in the camera.
Page 29 I FinePix A203 Quality Mode Number of recorded pixels Image Data Size Approx. 620 KB DPC-16 (16 MB) DPC-32 (32 MB) DPC-64 (64 MB) DPC-128 (128 MB) I FinePix A303 Quality Mode Number of recorded pixels Image Data Size Approx. 1300 KB...
Page 30: Using Af/Ae Lock
AF (Autofocus)/AE Lock (Auto-exposure) On the FinePix A203/FinePix A303, 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 31 Hold the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE Lock) and chech that the AF frame on the LCD lmonitor shrinks. Beep Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock). Move the camera back to the original image and then fully press down on the shutter button.
Page 32: Framing Guideline Function
FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION LCD monitor ON Framing Guideline displayed LCD monitor OFF This function can be specified in the “ and “ ” modes. The mode shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the “DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button to display the framing guideline.
Page 33: Using The Zoom
If you use the LCD monitor to take pictures, you can continue zooming with the digital zoom after the optical zoom finishes. I FinePix A203 Digital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera equivalent) Cannot be used Equivalent to approx.
Page 34: Flash
c FLASH Blank Press the “ ” button to select the flash setting. Use the flash mode that best suits your shot. h 5 flash modes: “AUTO” (no icon), “ “ ” and “ h Effective flash range ( Wide-angle: Approx. 30 cm to 3.5 m (1.0 ft.-11.5 ft.) Telephoto: Approx.
Page 35: Red-Eye Reduction
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 automatically as required by the photography conditions. The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture. Red-Eye Effect When you use the flash to photograph people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture.
Page 36: Suppressed Flash
c FLASH b Suppressed Flash Use this mode for photography using indoor lighting, for shots taken through glass, and for photography in venues such as theaters or at indoor sporting events where the distance is too great for the flash to be effective. When you use Suppressed Flash, the Automatic White Balance function (➡P.124) operates so that natural colors are captured along with the ambience of the...
Page 37: Wplayback Mode
VIEWING YOUR IMAGES ( PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MODE Set the Mode dial to “ ”. Press “d ” and “c ” to move forward and backward respectively through your images. When you set the Mode dial to “ shot is displayed. Fast Forwarding Images During playback, you can skip backwards or forwards through the images (the frame number...
Page 38: Multi-Frame Playback
MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MODE Text displayed No text displayed Multi-frame playback In playback mode, the display shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the “DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button until the multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears. The LCD monitor text display disappears after approximately 3 seconds.
Page 39: Playback Zoom
View another frame I Maximum zoom scale Quality 3M (2048 × 1536) Model FinePix A203 –– FinePix A303 13× It may not be possible to play back images shot on other camera models. Playback zoom cannot be used during multi-frame playback.
Page 40: Erasing Single Frame
ERASING SINGLE FRAME PLAYBACK MODE ＥＲＡＳＥＥＲＡＳＥＦＯＲＭＡＴＦＯＲＭＡＴＡＬＬＦＲＡＭＥＳＡＬＬＦＲＡＭＥＳＦＲＡＭＥＦＲＡＭＥＦＲＡＭＥＦＲＡＭＥＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ 1 Set the Mode dial to “ ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen on the LCD monitor. To revert to image playback without erasing the frame, select “BACK”...
Page 41 ＦＲＡＭＥＦＲＡＭＥＥＲＡＳＥＯＫ？ＥＲＡＳＥＯＫ？ Press “d” or “c” to view the frame (individual file) you want to erase. Press the “BACK” button to cancel frame erasing. Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be recovered. You should copy important files that you want to keep to your computer.
Page 42: Advanced Features Photography
Advanced Features E MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY Photograhy Setting the Mode dial to “ close-up shots. hEffective Photography Range Approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in.-2.6 ft.). (Approx. 30 cm to 80 cm (1.0 ft.-2.6 ft.) when the flash is used) When shooting in dark conditions, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
Page 43: Self-Timer Photography
= SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY When you set the mode dial to “ appears on the LCD monitor. In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds before the shutter is released. Use this mode for shots such as photographs of yourself. ４９...
Page 44 = SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 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. ７ A counter on the LCD monitor counts down the time until the shot is taken.
Page 45: Tmovie Photography
10 frames per second Without sound I Number of seconds of recording per movie Quality Model FinePix A203 20 sec. FinePix A303 60 sec. Depending on the available space on the xD-Picture Card, the available shooting time per movie may be shorter.
Page 46 LCD monitor. The focal distances and maximum zoom ratios for the digital zoom are shown below. Digital zoom focal distance Model (35 mm camera equivalent) FinePix A203 Approx. 38 mm-95 mm FinePix A303 Approx. 38 mm-122 mm ６０ｓ６０ｓ...
Page 47 ＲＥＣＲＥＣ５９ｓ During shooting, “hREC” appears on the LCD monitor with a counter showing the remaining time displayed in the top-right corner. Once the remaining time runs out, movie recording automatically stops and the movie is stored on the xD-Picture Card.
Page 48: Basic Photography Menu Operations
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATIONS Set the Mode dial to “ ”, “ 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu. 2Use “d” or “c” to select the menu item and “a” or “b” to change the setting. 3Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the selection.
Page 49: Selecting Aauto Or Smanual
SELECTING AUTO OR Set the Mode dial to “ ”, “ ” or “ AUTO This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of conditions. MANUAL This mode allows you to specify your own “EV (exposure compensation) and White Balance”...
Page 50: Photography Menu Options
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS Still/Macro/Self Timer Mode When you press the “MENU/OK” button in the “ of the menu screens shown below appears, allowing you to specify the respective settings. Selecting the “ (exposure compensation)” and “WHITE BALANCE” settings. AUTO ＱＵＡＬＩＴＹ３Ｍ・Ｎ...
Page 51: Movie Mode
Movie Mode If you press the “MENU/OK” button in “ ” mode, the menu screens shown below appear, allowing you to specify the respective settings. ＱＵＡＬＩＴＹＯＰＴＩＯＮＳＥＴ−ＵＰＬＣＤＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ...
Page 52: Photography Menu
Quality F (2048×1536) • N (2048×1536) • (1600×1200) (1280×960) 0.3M (640×480) I FinePix A203/FinePix A303: Movie # (320×240) $ (160×120) FinePix A203: Photography ( Q Usage For printing Factory default For the Internet Any of 4 settings can be selected.
Page 53 ➡ 1M h For an image attached to E-mail or used on a website ➡ 0.3M FinePix A203/FinePix A303: Movie ( T ) Factory default Number of re- maining shots You can choose from 2 image sizes for movies.
Page 54: Ev (Exposure Compensation)
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU d EV ( EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ) ＥＶＥＶ＋＋ − Factory default − This mode can be selected in the “ photography mode. Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness (exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background.
Page 55: White Balance (Selecting The Light Source)
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU a WHITE BALANCE ( SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE ) ＷＨＩＴＥＢＡＬＡＮＣＥＷＨＩＴＥＢＡＬＡＮＣＥＡＵＴＯＡＵＴＯＡＵＴＯＡＵＴＯ Factory default This mode can be selected in the “ photography mode. Change the white balance setting when you want to take a picture with the white balance fixed for the surroundings and lighting when the picture is taken.
Page 56: Advanced Features Playback
Advanced Features Playback 1Set the Mode dial to “w”. 2Use “d” or “c” to select the movie file. Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to normal playback. Indicated by the “T” icon. PLAYING BACK MOVIES ( VIDEO ) PLAYBACK MODE 1Press “b”...
Page 57: I Playing Back Movies
I Playing back movies Playback Pause/Resume Stop Fast forward/Rewind Rewind Skip playback When paused Playing back movie files i It may not be possible to play back movies shot on other camera models. 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 58: Playback Menu
ERASING SINGLE PLAYBACK MENU 1Set the Mode dial to “ ”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the menu screen. Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be recovered. You should copy important files that you want to keep to your computer. ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING •...
Page 59 ＥＲＡＳＥＥＲＡＳＥＦＯＲＭＡＴＦＯＲＭＡＴＡＬＬＦＲＡＭＥＳＡＬＬＦＲＡＭＥＳＦＲＡＭＥＦＲＡＭＥＦＲＡＭＥＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ 1Use “a ” or “b ” to select “FRAME”, “ALL FRAMES” or “FORMAT”. 2Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your selection. FORMAT Erases all the images. Because formatting also erases protected files, check carefully before formatting a card and copy any files that you want to keep onto other media, such as...
Page 60 p ERASING SINGLE PLAYBACK MENU FRAME ＦＲＡＭＥＦＲＡＭＥＥＲＡＳＥＯＫ？ＥＲＡＳＥＯＫ？ＯＫＯＫＯＫＯＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ 1Press “d” or “c” to select the image to be erased. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the displayed image. To erase another image, repeat steps 1 and 2. When you have finished erasing images, press the “BACK”...
Page 61 FORMAT ＦＯＲＭＡＴＦＯＲＭＡＴＦＯＲＭＡＴＯＫ？ＦＯＲＭＡＴＯＫ？ＥＲＡＳＥＥＲＡＳＥＡＬＬＤＡＴＥＡＬＬＤＡＴＥ Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase all the images and initialize the xD-Picture Card. Protected images are also erased. If the “ ∂ ”, “ ƒ ˙ “ ” message appears, refer to P.114, 115 before formatting the xD-Picture Card and take the appropriate measures.
Page 62: Protecting Images Frame/All
PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL PLAYBACK MENU 1Set the Mode dial to “ ”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the menu screen. Protection is a setting that prevents images from being accidentally erased. However, “FORMAT” erases all images, regardless of protected or not (➡...
Page 63 ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴＰＲＯＴＥＣＴＦＲＡＭＥＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴ 1Use “a” or “b” to select “FRAME SET/RESET”, “PROTECT ALL” or “UNPROTECT ALL”. 2Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your selection. UNPROTECT ALL Unprotects all the images. PROTECT ALL Protects all the images. FRAME SET/RESET Protects or unprotects only the selected image.
Page 64 PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL PLAYBACK MENU FRAME SET/RESET ＦＲＡＭＥＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴＦＲＡＭＥＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴＰＲＯＴＥＣＴＯＫ？ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴＯＫ？ＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ 1 Press “d” or “c” to select the image to be protected. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect the displayed image. To protect another file, repeat steps 1 and 2. To finish protecting files, press the “BACK”...
Page 65 PROTECT ALL ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴＡＬＬＰＲＯＴＥＣＴＡＬＬＰＲＯＴＥＣＴＡＬＬＰＲＯＴＥＣＴＡＬＬＯＫ？ＯＫ？ＩＴＭＡＹＩＴＭＡＹＴＡＫＥＡＷＨＩＬＥＴＡＫＥＡＷＨＩＬＥＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ Pressing the “MENU/OK” button protects all the images. UNPROTECT ALL ＵＮＰＲＯＴＥＣＴＡＬＬＵＮＰＲＯＴＥＣＴＡＬＬＵＮＰＲＯＴＥＣＴＵＮＰＲＯＴＥＣＴＡＬＬＯＫ？ＡＬＬＯＫ？ＩＴＭＡＹＩＴＭＡＹＴＡＫＥＡＷＨＩＬＥＴＡＫＥＡＷＨＩＬＥＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ...
Page 66: How To Specify Print Options (Dpof)
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 A203/ FinePix A303. On the FinePix A203/FinePix A303, you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings.
Page 67: Dpof Set Frame
i DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU 1Set the Mode dial to “ ”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. ＤＰＯＦＤＰＯＦＯＫＯＫＤＡＴＥＯＦＦＤＡＴＥＯＦＦ Use “d” or “c” to select “ ” DPOF. Continued over page...
Page 68 i DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU ＤＰＯＦＤＰＯＦＯＫＯＫＤＡＴＥＯＮ 1Use “b” to select “DDATE”. 2Use “d” and “c” to select “DATE ON” or “DATE OFF”. The selected setting is then valid for all frames with DPOF settings. ＤＰＯＦＤＰＯＦ...
Page 69 ＤＰＯＦＤＰＯＦＹＥＳＹＥＳＮＯＮＯＮＯＮＯＦＩＮＩＳＨＦＩＮＩＳＨＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ 1 Use “d” or “c” to display the frame for which you want to specify DPOF settings. 2 Press “a” or “b” to set “YES” for the frame to be printed and then press the “MENU/OK”...
Page 70 i DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU ＤＰＯＦＤＰＯＦＦＩＮＩＳＨＯＫ？ＦＩＮＩＳＨＯＫ？ＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ Pressing the “MENU/OK” button confirms the DPOF settings. Pressing the “BACK” button returns you to the settings screen Pressing the “MENU/OK” button confirms all the settings. DPOF settings cannot be added to or changed.
Page 71: Settings
g ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Settings ＯＰＴＩＯＮＯＰＴＩＯＮＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰＬＣＤＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳＡＵＴＯＡＵＴＯＭＡＮＵＡＬＭＡＮＵＡＬ 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 2Press “d” or “c” to select “ then press “a ” or “b ” to select “LCD BRIGHTNESS”.
Page 72: Using Set-Up
g USING SET– UP ＯＰＴＩＯＮＯＰＴＩＯＮＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰＬＣＤＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳＡＵＴＯＡＵＴＯＭＡＮＵＡＬＭＡＮＵＡＬ 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 2Press “d” or “c” to select “ then press “a” or “b” to select “SET–UP”. 3Press the “MENU/OK” button. 1Press “a”...
Page 73: I Set-Up Menu Options (Date/Time Setting, Etc.)
I List of Settings The options available in the settings menus vary depending on the mode, as shown in the table below. Q Still Photography mode A AUTO S MANUAL LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.71) SET–UP I SET–UP Menu Options (Date/time setting, etc.) Settings Display POSTVIEW...
Page 74: Set-Up
g POWER SAVE SET–UP ＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰＰＯＳＴＶＩＥＷＯＮＰＯＳＴＶＩＥＷＯＮＯＮＯＮＰＯＷＥＲＳＡＶＥＵＳＢＭＯＤＥＤＳＣＤＳＣＤＳＣＤＳＣＤＳＣＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＳＥＴＳＥＴＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ hPower saving “ON” (default setting) Power consumption is kept to a minimum to prevent battery depletion. You should select the “ON”...
Page 75: Software Installation
6 Software Installation 6.1 The Software Components USB Mass Storage Allows a digital camera to be used as USB Mass Storage (removable disk drive, card reader). Connect the camera with “DSC” selected as the USB setting (➡P.88). Exif Launcher Launches the FinePixViewer software when a camera is connected.
Page 76: Installation On A Windows Pc
6.2 Installation on a Windows PC 6.2.1 Load the CD-ROM into your PC Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. 1. Switch on your PC and start up Windows. ✽ If you have already switched on your PC, restart your PC at this point.
Page 77: From Finepixviewer Installation To Restart
Launching the Installer Manually 1. Double-click the “My Computer” icon. ✽ Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the “Start” menu. 2. Right-click “FINEPIX” (CD-ROM drive) in the “My Computer” window and select “Open”. 3. Double-click “SETUP” or “SETUP.exe” in the CD-ROM window.
Page 78 2. A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation. Click the [OK] button. 3. The software version is checked. If the window shown below appears, click the [OK] button to uninstall the software. 4. The USB drivers are installed. 5.
Page 79 6. Install QuickTime as directed by the on- screen instructions. ✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version 5.0.2 or later, this installation is not performed. Click [Agree] button in the “Software License Agreement” window. If the “Connection speed” window appears, set the correct speed for your environment of connection and then click the [Next] button.
Page 80 12. After you restart your PC, install DirectX as directed by the on-screen instructions and then restart your PC again. If the latest version of DirectX is already installed on your PC, this installation is not performed. 13. After you restart your PC, the “FinePixViewer installation completed”...
Page 81: Installation On A Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2
6.3 Installation on a Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 6.3.1 Check the system software settings I Enable File Exchange Check whether File Exchange is active. To use an xD-Picture Card that is supported by the camera, the File Exchange utility supplied with Mac OS must be running.
Page 82 6. Select the installation destination for FinePixViewer and ImageMixer VCD for FinePix. 1 Click the [Open] button to open the installation destination folder. 2 Click the [Save] button. 7. Install QuickTime as directed by the on- screen instructions and then restart your Macintosh.
Page 83 8. After you restart your Macintosh, the “FinePixViewer installation completed” message appears. FinePixViewer” to view the basic FinePixViewer functions. 9. To install Acrobat Reader, click “Install ✽ Acrobat Reader”. ✽ You should install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF).
Page 84: Installation On A Mac Os X
6.4 Installation on a Mac OS X 6.4.1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X. NOTE AVI movies cannot be played back on version 10.0.4. 1. Switch your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X.
Page 85 9. Select the Mac OS X startup disk as the installation destination and click the [Continue] button. 10. Click the [Install (upgrade)] button. 11. When you have completed the installation, click the [Restart] button.
Page 86: Camera Connection
Internet (➡P.91). ✽ Videoconferencing (“PictureHello”) is not supported on Macintosh computers. ✽ Connection is only possible with a FUJIFILM camera equipped with a “PC Camera” function. For more information on using the software, refer to “How to use FinePixViewer” in the HELP menu which was installed from the CD-ROM.
Page 87: Using The Optional Ac Power Adapter
7.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-3V (➡P.106). Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when you are downloading photographed images to your computer. Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries.
Page 88: Use At Dsc Mode
7.2 Use at DSC mode ＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰＰＯＳＴＶＩＥＷＯＮＰＯＷＥＲＳＡＶＥＰＯＷＥＲＳＡＶＥＯＮＵＳＢＭＯＤＥＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ 1. Load an xD-Picture Card containing photographed images into your camera. Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 3V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet.
Page 89: Camera Operation
I Camera Operation i When the camera and computer are exchanging data, the self timer lamp flashes and the viewfinder lamp flashes alternately green and orange. i “DSC” appears on the screen. i Power Save and Auto Power Off are disabled during USB connection.
Page 90 Windows XP 1. The “Found New Hardware” help message appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen. This message will close when the settings are completed. No action is required. ✽ This step is not required for subsequent connections. 2. Specify the settings in the “AutoPlay” dialog box.
Page 91: Use At Pc-Cam Mode
7.3 Use at PC-CAM mode ＳＥＴ−ＵＰＳＥＴ−ＵＰＰＯＳＴＶＩＥＷＯＮＯＮＰＯＷＥＲＳＡＶＥＰＯＷＥＲＳＡＶＥＯＮＯＮＵＳＢＭＯＤＥＰＣＣＡＭＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＳＥＴＳＥＴＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 3V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet.
Page 92 i When the camera and computer are exchanging data, the self timer lamp flashes and the viewfinder lamp flashes alternately green and orange. i The lens is fixed at the wide-angle zoom setting. i “PC CAM” appears on the screen. i Power Save and Auto Power Off are disabled during USB connection.
Page 93 2. Check PC operation. The installation procedure differs depending on the operating system running on your PC. ✽ This step is not required for subsequent connections. Windows 98/98 SE/Me The “New Hardware Found” wizard appears. The wizard will close when the settings are completed. No action is required.
Page 94: Disconnecting The Camera
7.4 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 ✽...
Page 95 3. The menu option shown below appears. Click on this option. ✽ Screen for Windows Me 4. The “Eject hardware” dialog box appears. Click the [OK] button or the close button. Macintosh Drag the “Removable drive” icon on the desktop to the Trash.
Page 96: Using Finepixviewer
8 Using FinePixViewer 8.1 Saving Images on Your Computer and viewing images This section gives a brief overview of how to use FinePixViewer. Refer to these instructions while you are using FinePixViewer. 1. Connect the camera to your computer in DSC mode (➡P.88).
Page 97: Making A Finepix Cd Album
4. Check that the files are downloaded from the camera to your computer and that a folder with the photography date is created. Open the folder as shown below. To open a folder, click on the plus “ or arrow “ ”...
Page 98: Using The Finepix Internet Service
8.3 Using the FinePix Internet Service NOTE Mac OS X users should refer to P.100. Using FinePixViewer also allows you to access the FinePix Internet Service via the Internet. ✽ A working Internet connection is required not only for FinePix Internet Service, but also online FAQ (FinePixViewer frequently asked and responses) and latest updates.
Page 99 To use the FinePix Internet services, users must first register. ✽ Follow the steps below to register. Users can be registered for free. 1. Launch FinePixViewer. 2. Click the [Register Now] button. 3. The “User’s Registration for Internet Services” dialog box opens. As shown at right, select [Register Here], then select the country or region where you are living and click the [OK] button.
Page 100 5. Enter the required information in the user registration page. 1 Enter the name of your choice (nickname, etc.). 2 Enter a password of your choice using letters and/or numbers. Then enter the password again for confirmation. 3 Enter your name. 4 Enter your E-mail address.
Page 101 3. 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 may be displayed.) ✽ Only select menu acquisition if you have already completed the user registration process and you have re-installed “FinePixViewer”, etc.
Page 102: Mastering Finepixviewer
8.4 Mastering FinePixViewer For more information on FinePixViewer functions not fully explained in this manual, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. I To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”... You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader. See P.75 for information on installing Acrobat Reader.
Page 103: Uninstalling The Software
8.5 Uninstalling the Software Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly. Windows 1. Switch on your PC. 2. Disconnect the camera (➡P.94, 95). 3. Quit all currently running applications. 4.
Page 104 Macintosh NOTE Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly. Mac OS 8.6-9.2 I Uninstalling Mass Storage Driver and PC Camera Driver 1. Check that the camera is not connected to your Macintosh.
Page 105: System Expansion Options
System Expansion Options e By using the FinePix A203/FinePix A303 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. FinePix A203/FinePix A303 Digital Camera TV monitor xD-Picture Card ( USB )
Page 106: Accessories Guide
Accessories Guide e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix A203/FinePix A303 even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories.
Page 107 SC-FXA01 This is a special case made of polyester that protects the camera against soil, dust and minor impacts when it is being carried. h DPC-R1 Image Memory Card Reader The DPC-R1 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your PC and an image memory card (xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia).
Page 108: Notes On Using Your Camera Correctly
If any soil remains, apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently. h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged.
Page 109: Notes On The Power Supply
AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) can be used with this camera. Do not use AA-size manganese, lithium or nickel- cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries in your FinePix A203/ FinePix A303 because the heat generated by the batteries could damage the camera or cause malfunctions.
Page 110 Notes on the Power Supply put the batteries in your pocket or a similar place to warm them before loading them into the camera. If you use a body warmer to warm the batteries, ensure that they are not in direct contact with the warmer. h Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals can markedly reduce the number of available shots.
Page 111: Ac Power Adapter
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. To disconnect, take hold of the plug and pull it out (do not disconnect it by pulling on the cord).
Page 112: Notes On The Xd-Picture Card
I Protecting Your Data h Data may be lost or destroyed in the following situations. Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed. 1. Removal of the memory card or turning the power off while the memory card is being accessed (i.e.,...
Page 113 The use of xD-Picture Cards is recommended with the FinePix A203/FinePix A303. The camera quality cannot be guaranteed when cards other than those manufactured by FUJIFILM are used. h The xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after extended periods of picture taking or image viewing.
Page 114: Warning Displays
Card. If the error message is still displayed, replace the xD- Picture Card. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. i Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card with a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to format the xD-Picture Card.
Page 115 Warning Displayed i An attempt was made to playback a frame not recorded on this camera. i The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled. i You attempted to play back a movie file that was not recorded on this camera. The playback frame number has reached 999–9999.
Page 116 Warning Displays Warning Displayed Explanation protected frame encountered. Outside the AE (Auto-exposure) continuous range. The AF (Autofocus) cannot work effectively. Prints were specified for more than 1000 frames in the DPOF frame settings. Camera malfunction or fault. Remedy Protected files cannot be erased. Unprotect the image.
Page 117: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem No power. i The battery is exhausted. i The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet. Power cuts out during i The battery is exhausted. operation. Battery runs out quickly. i You are using the camera in extremely cold conditions.
Page 118 Troubleshooting Problem Can’t use the flash to i The flash is set to Suppressed Flash take pictures. i You pressed the shutter button while the i The battery is exhausted. The playback image is i The subject is too far away. too dark even though i Your fingers are obscuring the flash or the flash was used.
Page 119 Problem i Some frames may be protected. The ERASE ALL function does not erase all the frames. Frame erase does not erase the frame. Nothing happens when I i Camera malfunction. use the Mode dial. i The batteries exhausted. When the camera is i The special USB cable is not connected connected to a personal correctly to the PC or camera.
Page 120: Specifications
Specifications ( FinePix A203 ) System h Model: Digital Camera FinePix A203 h Number of effective pixels: 2.0 million pixels h CCD sensor 1/ 2.7-inch square pixel CCD with RGB Filter Number of total pixels: 2.11 million pixels h Number of recorded pixels 1600 ×...
Page 121 Optional Accessories See P.106, 107 ✽ 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 With LCD monitor using advanced high-precision technology.
Page 122 Specifications ( FinePix A303 ) System h Model: Digital Camera FinePix A303 h Number of effective pixels: 3.24 million pixels h CCD sensor 1/ 2.7-inch square pixel CCD with RGB Filter Number of total pixels: 3.34 million pixels h Number of recorded pixels 2048 ×...
Page 123 Optional Accessories See P.106, 107 ✽ 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 With LCD monitor using advanced high-precision technology.
Page 124: Explanation Of Terms
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.
Page 125: Safety Notes
Safety Notes h To ensure that you use your FinePix A203/FinePix A303 camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully beforehand. h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place. About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document to...
Page 126 Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Never attempt to take pictures while in motion. Do not use the camera while you are walking or operating a moving car or other vehicle.
Page 127 WARNING Keep xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small children. Because xD-Picture Cards are small, they can be accidentally swallowed by small children. Be sure to store xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical advice immediately CAUTION...
Page 128 CAUTION Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera. Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years.
Page 129: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Address : Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A203/FinePix A303 Manufacture’s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Manufacture’s Address :...
Page 130 End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by FUJIFILM.
Page 132 Printed on recycled paper. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan FGS - 204107 - FG Printed in Japan...

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