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Summary of Contents for FujiFilm FinePix A403
- Page 1 Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Settings Software Installation Camera Connection Using FinePixViewer BL00282-100(1)
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Page 2: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Address : Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A403 Manufacture’s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture’s Address : 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku,... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Fast Forwarding Images ... 30 EC Declaration of Conformity ... 3 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ... 31 Preface ... 6 PLAYBACK ZOOM ... 32 Accessories included ... 7 ERASING SINGLE FRAME ... 33 Nomenclature/Attaching the strap ... 8 3 Advanced Features Photography ABOUT THE BATTERIES ... -
Page 4: Preface
I Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2) of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that I Notes on Electrical Interference contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing. -
Page 5: Nomenclature/Attaching The Strap
Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Mode switch Still photography mode (P.23) Playback mode (P.30) Movie mode (P.46) Shutter button Viewfinder window Lens/Lens cover Self-timer lamp (P.43) Macro selector switch (P.29) Viewfinder lamp (P.25) Viewfinder... -
Page 6: About The Batteries
Nomenclature ( Sample display ) Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Still photography mode Macro(close-up) Flash Still photography mode ４９ ４９ Zoom bar Date ２０． ４．２００３ ２０． ４．２００３ Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Playback mode Playback mode １００ー０００１ １００ー０００１ Protection DPOF Date ２０． ４．２００３... -
Page 7: Aa-Size Ni-Mh Batteries
ABOUT THE BATTERIES AA-size Ni-MH batteries h When used as a power source for a digital camera, AA-size Ni-MH batteries are superior to alkaline batteries in that they allow more shots to be taken. However, to retain the original performance characteristics of Ni-MH batteries, care must be taken in the way they are used. -
Page 8: Getting Ready
ABOUT THE BATTERIES ＳＥＴーＵＰ ＳＥＴーＵＰ ２／２ ２／２ ＤＩＳＣＨＡＲＥ ＤＩＳＣＨＡＲＥ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＲＥＳＥＴ ＡＬＬ ＲＥＳＥＴ ＡＬＬ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ 1 Press “a” or “b” to select “DISCHARGE”. 1 Press “d” or “c” to select “OK”. 2 Press “c”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button. The “... -
Page 9: Switching On And Off
LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card™ When you push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger, the lock is released and the xD-Picture Card is pushed out. You can then pull the xD-Picture Card the rest of the way out. -
Page 10: Setting The Date And Time
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ ＤＤ ＤＤ．ＭＭ． ＹＹＹＹ ＹＹＹＹ １ １ ． １ １ ． ２００３ ２００３ ＡＭ ＡＭ １２ ： ： ００ ００ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ Once you have set the date and time, press the 1 Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day, “MENU/OK”... -
Page 11: Basic Photography
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Checking the remaining battery charge If the camera is not used for 2 minutes, this Switch the camera on and check that no battery function automatically switches it off. level warning ( ) is displayed on the When this function is enabled, the LCD LCD monitor. -
Page 12: Qmode
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE Using the Menus Display the menu. Press the “MENU/OK” button. Select a menu option. Select a setting. Press the “d” or “c”. Press the “a” or “b”. ＯＰＴＩＯＮＳ ＯＰＴＩＯＮＳ ＯＰＴＩＯＮＳ ＯＰＴＩＯＮＳ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ... -
Page 13: I Viewfinder Lamp Display
TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) MODE Take care to hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do not cover the lens, flash or flash control sensor. If the lens, flash or flash control sensor is obscured by your fingers or the camera strap, you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness (exposure) for your shot. -
Page 14: Number Of Available Frames
TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) MODE Number of Available Frames The number of available shots is displayed on the LCD monitor. See P.38 for information on changing the quality. The default quality setting “ ” set at shipment is I Standard number of shots per xD-Picture Card Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject, the number of available shots may not decrease when recording ends, or may decrease by 2 frames. -
Page 15: Digital Zoom
DIGITAL ZOOM MODE You can use the digital zoom function for only A “zoom bar” appears on the LCD monitor. “ ” “ ” quality settings. Note that the digital hDigital zoom focal length (35 mm camera zoom only functions when you use the LCD equivalent) monitor to take shots. -
Page 16: Mode Viewing Your Images ( Playback )
Still images that can be viewed You can use this camera to view still images recorded on the FinePix A403 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD- Picture Cards. -
Page 17: Playback Zoom
PLAYBACK ZOOM MODE ＤＩＳＰ ＤＩＳＰ ＰＡＮＮＩＮＧ ＰＡＮＮＩＮＧ After you have zoomed in on your image, Pressing “a” or “b” during single-frame playback 1Press the “DISP” button. zooms in (enlarges) or out on a still image. When 2Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to zoom in on different you use this function, a zoom bar is displayed. -
Page 18: Advanced Features Photography
ERASING SINGLE FRAME MODE １００−００２０ １００−００２０ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases the frame (selected file) displayed. When erasing is complete, the next image appears and the ＥＲＡＳＥ ＯＫ？ ＥＲＡＳＥ ＯＫ？ “ § ＯＫ ＯＫ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ Press “d”... -
Page 19: Photography Menu Operation
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION When you validate the settings, the respective 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the icons appear at the top of the screen. menu. 2Press “d” or “c” to select the menu item and “a” or “b” to change the setting. 3Press the “MENU/OK”... -
Page 20: Photography Menu Y Setting The Quality
SETTING THE QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ＱＵＡＬＩＴＹ ＱＵＡＬＩＴＹ ４Ｍ ４Ｍ １９ １９ ２Ｍ ３９ ３９ １Ｍ ４９ ４９ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ 0.3 .3Ｍ １２２ １２２ <Examples> hFor printing on A4 paper → hFor printing on A5 paper → This mode can be selected in the “ ”, hFor printing on A6 (postcard) paper →... -
Page 21: Red-Eye Reduction
c FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY MENU c Forced Flash Red-Eye Reduction Use this mode to ensure that the subject’s eyes Use this mode to photograph backlit scenes, appear natural when photographing people in such as a subject against a window or in the low-light conditions. -
Page 22: Photography Menu
= SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ＳＥＬＦーＴＩＭＥＲ ＳＥＬＦーＴＩＭＥＲ ＯＮ ＯＮ ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ This mode can be selected in the “ ” still photography mode. 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. -
Page 23: Ev (Exposure Compensation)
EV ( EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ) PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ＥＶ ＥＶ ０．６ ０．６ ＋ Guide to using + (positive) compensation ０．３ ０．３ ＋ ０ h Copying of printed text (black characters on ０．３ ０．３ − white paper) (+1.5 EV) h Backlit portraits (+0.6 EV to +1.5 EV) h Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects (+0.9 EV) h Shots made up predominantly of sky... -
Page 24: Tmode
T MOVIE MODE Set the Mode switch to “ ”. This mode allows you to shoot movies up to 20 seconds (at the setting) or 80 seconds (at The available shooting time and the “ setting) without sound. (See P.49 for message are shown on the LCD monitor. -
Page 25: Quality Settings For Movies
T MOVIE MODE ＲＥＣ ＲＥＣ １９ｓ １９ｓ During shooting, “hREC” appears on the LCD monitor with a counter showing the remaining time displayed in the top-right corner. If you press the shutter button during shooting, shooting ends and the movie is stored on the xD-Picture Card. -
Page 26: Advanced Features Playback
This camera may not be able to play back movie files (10 fps) that were recorded on a camera other than FinePix A403. This camera cannot play back sound. 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 27: Playback Menu
ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode switch to “ ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the menu screen. Press “d” or “c” to select “ Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be recovered. You should copy important files that you do not want to be erased to your computer or another media. - Page 28 p ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING PLAYBACK MENU FRAME ALL FRAMES １００−００２０ １００−００２０ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＥＲＡＳＥ ＯＫ？ ＥＲＡＳＥ ＯＫ？ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the 1 Press “d ” or “c ” to select the file to be unprotected files.
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Page 29: Protecting Images Frame/All
PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode switch to “ ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the menu screen. Press “d” or “c” to select “ Multi-frame playback is an easy way to select images to be protected (➡P.31). Protection is a setting that prevents images from being accidentally erased. - Page 30 PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL PLAYBACK MENU FRAME SET/RESET １００−００２０ １００−００２０ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＯＫ？ ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＯＫ？ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ To remove the protection, press the “MENU/OK” 1 Press “d ” or “c ” to select the file to be button.
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Page 31: Playback Menu
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 A403. On the FinePix A403, you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings. - Page 32 i DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＤＡＴＥ ＯＮ ＤＡＴＥ ＯＮ 1 Press “a” or “b” to select “DDATE”. 1 Press “a” to select “OK”. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “DATE ON” or 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button. “DATE OFF”.
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Page 33: Settings
i DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU １００−０００１ １００−０００１ ＤＰＯＦ：００００ ＤＰＯＦ：００００４ ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＯＫ？ ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＯＫ？ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ If you select a frame for which DPOF settings have ¥ “ Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the DPOF settings already specified. You Pressing the “MENU/OK”... -
Page 34: Using Set-Up
g USING SET–UP ＯＰＴＩＯＮＳ ＯＰＴＩＯＮＳ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ Set the SET–UP in “ ”, “ ” or “ ” mode. 1 Press “a” or “b” to select a menu option and 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the then press “d”... -
Page 35: Power Save
USB Mass Storage FinePixViewer Driver Allows you to display thumbnail lists of the images Allows a digital camera to be used Connect the camera stored on your PC or in the camera, print the as USB Mass Storage (removable with “DSC” selected as images individually or as an index, display the disk drive, card reader). -
Page 36: Pre-Installation Checklist
6.2 Pre-installation checklist 6.2.1 Hardware and software requirements 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 ✽2 Windows XP Professional... -
Page 37: Installation On A Windows Pc
4. The Setup screen appears. Click the 6.3 Installation on a Windows PC [Installing FinePixViewer] button. ✽ For more information on what is installed, click the 6.3.1 Load the CD-ROM into your PC Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. - Page 38 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 3 Check the installation destination folder and then [OK] button to uninstall the software.
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Page 39: Installation On A Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2
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 40: Check The System Software Settings
2. Double-click “Installer for MacOS8.6-9.x” 6.4.2 Check the system software settings to launch the Installer. I Enable File Exchange 3. The Installer setup screen appears. Click the [Installing FinePixViewer] button. Check whether File Exchange is active. ✽ For more information on what is installed, click the To use an xD-Picture Card that is supported by the camera, the File Exchange utility supplied with Mac OS must be running. -
Page 41: Installation On A Mac Os X
8. After you restart your Macintosh, the 11. For more information on FinePixViewer “FinePixViewer installation completed” functions not fully explained in this manual, message appears. Click “Using refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the FinePixViewer” to view the basic Help menu for details. -
Page 42: From Finepixviewer Installation To Restart
I Functions not supported in FinePixViewer for Mac OS X Function AVI movie playback Not supported in version 10.0.4 Batch format conversion Only supported for still images. Create data for CD writing Not supported. Online updating Information on updates can be obtained using [Support] in the Internet menu. -
Page 43: Camera Connection
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. 7 Camera Connection The “Camera Connection” section explains how to connect the camera to your computer using the special USB cable and describes the functions you can use once the camera and... -
Page 44: Using The Optional Ac Power Adapter
7.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-3V (➡P.102). 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... - Page 45 I Camera Operation I PC Operation Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional ✽ The Windows CD-ROM may also be required i FinePixViewer automatically starts up. i When the camera and computer are exchanging data, the self timer lamp blinks and the viewfinder lamp blinks alternately green and orange.
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Page 46: Disconnecting The Camera
7.3 Disconnecting the Camera Windows 98/98 SE No PC operation is needed. Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP 1. Right-click the removable disk icon in the “My Computer” window and select Eject. This step is only required in Windows Me. 1. Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.) that are using the camera. -
Page 47: Using Finepixviewer
8 Using FinePixViewer 8.1 Saving Images on Your Computer This section gives a brief overview of how to use Mac OS 8.6-9.2 FinePixViewer. Refer to these instructions while you are using FinePixViewer. 1. Connect the camera to your computer in DSC mode (➡P.87). -
Page 48: Using The Finepix Internet Service
8.3 Using the FinePix Internet Service 8.4 User Registration I For Windows and Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 NOTE Mac OS X users should refer to P.96. NOTE Using FinePixViewer also allows you to access the Your user ID and password are very important. Make FinePix Internet Service via the Internet. - Page 49 5. Enter the required information in the user Once you complete the registration, a confirmation E-mail is sent. Wait a few moments until the registration page. message is sent. I For Mac OS X To use the FinePix Internet services, users must first register.
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Page 50: Mastering Finepixviewer
8.5 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.80 for information on installing Acrobat Reader. -
Page 51: System Expansion Options
FinePixViewer folder to the Trash. Then click “Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu. System Expansion Options e By using the FinePix A403 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. FinePix A403... -
Page 52: Accessories Guide
Accessories Guide e The accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix A403 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 53: Notes On Using Your Camera Correctly
If any soil remains, apply a small amount motors, transformers or magnets). of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens h In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to cleaning paper and wipe gently. -
Page 54: Ac Power Adapter
AC Power Adapter Use only the AC-3V AC Power Adapter (sold separately) with your FinePix A403 Digital Camera. The use of other AC power adapters may result in damage to your camera. This AC power adapter is designed exclusively for indoor use. -
Page 55: Notes On The Xd-Picture Card
Data may be lost or destroyed in the following fingerprints, etc.), wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. situations. Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no h Clean the memory card with a soft dry piece of cloth responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed. -
Page 56: Warning Displays
It may be necessary to format the xD-Picture 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 57: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more. Troubleshooting Possible causes No power. i The batteries are exhausted. i The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet. Power cuts out during The batteries are exhausted. -
Page 58: 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 Unprotect frames using the camera on each image. -
Page 59: Specifications
✽ These specifications are subject to change without With LCD monitor With LCD monitor Batteries type notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages Alkaline batteries Approx. 100 frames Approx. 200 frames resulting from errors in this Owner’s Manual. -
Page 60: Safety Notes
Safety Notes h To ensure that you use your FinePix A403 camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully beforehand. If a problem arises, switch the camera h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe off, remove the batteries, disconnect place. - Page 61 The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR-AA This can cause a fire or electric shock. Ni-MH batteries. Using the charger to Do not leave this camera in places charge conventional batteries or other subject to extremely high temperatures.
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Page 62: Disclaimer Of Warranty
IMPORTANT All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in Be sure to read this page before using theSoftware. Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as transferring or granting any right, license, or title to you other than those explicitly granted under this Agreement. - Page 63 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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