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    BL00282-100 (1) 7 8 Getting Ready Camera Connection Using FinePixViewer Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Pl ayb ack Software Installation Settings[...]

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    3 2 Please read the Safety Notes ( ➡ P.118 ) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. EC Declaration of Conformity We Name : Fuji Photo Film ( Europe ) G.m.b.H. Address : Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A403 Manufacture’s Name : Fuji Photo Film [...]

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    4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Advanced Features Playback PLAYING BACK MOVIES ............................................... 50 ■ Playing back movies .............................................. 51 p ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING .. 52 k PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL .................... 56 i HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ......... 60 i DPOF[...]

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    7 6 Accessories included h 16 MB, xD-Picture Card (1) Supplied with: Anti-static case (1) h Strap (1) h LR6 AA-size alkaline Batteries (2) h USB Interface Set ( 1 ) • CD-ROM: Software for FinePix SX (1) • Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) h Owner’s Manual ( this manual )( 1 ) Preface ■ Test Shots Prior to Photography For par[...]

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    9 8 MENU/OK button (P .19) DISP button (P .21, 27, 31) BACK b utton (P .21) Strap mount xD-Picture Card slot (P .16) Viewfinder lamp (P .25) Viewfinder (P .24) LCD monitor (P .24) T ripod mount Battery cover (P .15) Battery compar tment Attaching the strap abdc button 1 2 Viewfinder window Shutter button Macro selector switch (P .29) Lens/Lens cov [...]

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    11 ◆ About the batteries ◆ h Never use the following types of battery, as this could cause serious problems such as battery fluid leakage or overheating: 1. Batteries with split or peeling outer casings 2. Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries together h Do not use lithium, manganese or Ni-Cd batteries. h Soilin[...]

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    12 13 ◆ 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. h Ni-MH batteries left unused in [...]

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    14 15 1 ● ! Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. ● ! Carry a spare set of batteries (sold separately) when taking pictures. ● ! To cancel discharging, press the “BACK” button. Slide the battery cover out and lift it open. Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. 1 2 Do not open the battery cover while[...]

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    17 1 16 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ● ! To set the date and time later, press the “BACK” button. ● ! If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation screen will appear each time you switch the camera on. When you first switch the camera on, the date is cleared. Press the “MENU/OK” button to set the date and time. To switch the camera on[...]

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    19 1 18 Changing the date and time 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ g ” OPTIONS and then press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “SET–UP”. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 4 Select “DATE/TIME” and press “ c ”. See P.18 for information on setting the date and time. 1 Press “ d ” or ?[...]

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    21 2 20 2 Basic Photography BASIC OPERA TION GUIDE Change frame in playbac k. Digital zoom, Pla yback zoom. ● Main actions performed b y a , b , d and c ● DISP button Y ou can use this button to select the LCD monitor displa y . When shooting: Switches the LCD monitor on and off or displays the framing guides. During playback: Sw itches te xt d[...]

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    23 2 22 Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Position the thumb of your right hand so that it is handy for using the zoom. Set the Mode switch to “ Q ”. When you are taking shots using the viewfinder, you can make the batteries last longer by pressing the “DISP” button to switch the LCD monitor off. (Not[...]

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    25 2 24 When you press the shutter button, the camera emits a short beep and takes the picture. The data is then recorded. ● ! When you press the shutter button, there is a very short delay before the picture is actually taken. ● ! The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging. If the LCD monitor is switched on, the screen may [...]

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    27 2 26 LCD monitor OFF LCD monitor ON Framing guideline displayed FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION Q MODE You can select the framing guide function in “ Q ” Still photography mode. The mode shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the “DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button to display the framing guideline. ● ! The framing guid[...]

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    49 4 9 1M 1 M A 29 2 28 E MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY Q MODE Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close- up shots. If the flash is set to “AUTO” or “ n ” Red-eye Reduction mode, it is automatically set to “ b ” Suppressed Flash mode. ● Focus distance: Approx. 8 cm to 13 cm (3.1 in. to 5.1 in.). ● ! Using the [...]

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    20. 4.2003 20. 4.2003 100−0009 100−0009 31 2 30 MUL TI-FRAME PLA YBACK w MODE ● ! Do not use multi-frame playback while a menu is displayed. ● ! Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback. In playback mode, the display shown on the LCD monitor switches each time[...]

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    ALL FRAMES A L L   F R A M E S FORMAT F O R M A T FRAME F R A M E BACK B A C K ERASE E R A S E ALL FRAMES A L L   F R A M E S FORMAT F O R M A T FRAME F ?[...]

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    AUTO A U T O LCD BRIGHTNESS L C D   B R I G H T N E S S SET−UP S E T − U P MANUAL M A N U A L OPTIONS O P T I O N S FRAME F R A M E ERASE OK? E R A S E ?[...]

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    37 3 36 PHOTOGRAPHY AND MOVIE MENU OPTIONS Mode A AUTO y QUALITY c FLASH = SELF-TIMER g OPTIONS 1 AUTO OFF – P.38 P.39 P.42 P.67 S MANUAL T MOVIE y QUALITY c FLASH d EV a WHITE BALANCE g OPTIONS 1 AUTO 0 AUTO – P.38 P.39 P.44 P.45 P.67 y QUALITY g OPTIONS # 320 × 240 – P.49 P.67 Sample LCD monitor display Accessible menu settings Default set[...]

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    39 3 38 c FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Use the flash mode that best suits your shot. h 5 modes: “AUTO”, “ n ”, “ c ”, “ b ” or “ v ” h Effective flash range (in “ A AUTO ” mode): Approx. 0.8 m to 3.0 m (2.6 ft. to 9.8 ft.) ● ! If you use the flash in very dusty conditions or when it is snowing, white dots may appear in the image[...]

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    41 3 40 This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter speed. This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop. v Slow Synchro ● ! The image may be overexposed when you shoot bright scenes. ● ! Because a slow shutter speed is used, a tripod should be used to prevent camera shake[...]

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    Beep 1M 1 M A    49    49 43 3 42 The self-timer lamp lights steadily for approximately 5 seconds, blinks for another approximately 5 seconds and then takes the shot. The LCD monitor counts down the time until the shot is taken. Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after each shot. ● ! To stop the self-timer once it has [...]

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    45 3 44 AUTO: Automatic adjustment (Shooting to show the ambience of the light source) 6 : Shooting outdoors in fine weather 7 : Shooting in shade 9 : Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent lamps 0 : Shooting under “Warm White” fluorescent lamps - : Shooting under “Cool White” fluorescent lamps 8 : Shooting in incandescent light ✽ The [...]

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    STANDBY S T A N D B Y 20s 2 0 s 47 3 46 Press “ a ” or “ b ” to zoom in and out. A “zoom bar” is displayed on the LCD monitor. h Digital zoom focal length (35 mm camera equivalent) # : Approx. 36 mm to 97 mm Max. zoom scale: 2.7 × $ : Approx. 36 mm to 97 mm Max. zoom scale: 2.7 × ● ! When you [...]

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    QUALITY Q U A L I T Y 160×120 1 6 0 × 1 2 0 320×240 3 2 0 × 2 4 0 320 3 2 0 160 1 6 0 0 1 0 2 STORING S T O R I N G 49 3 48 Quality settings for movies 1 Press “ a ” or “ b ” to change the quality setting. 2 Pr[...]

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    7s 7 s STOP S T O P PAUSE P A U S E 100−0012 1 0 0 − 0 0 1 2 20. 4.2003 2 0 .   4 . 2 0 0 3 PLAY P L A Y 51 4 50 ◆ Playing back movie files ◆ The movie automatically stops when playback ends. Playback Control Descr[...]

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    ALL FRAMES A L L   F R A M E S FORMAT F O R M A T FRAME F R A M E BACK B A C K ERASE E R A S E 0 1 0 2 ALL FRAMES A L L   F R A M E S FORMAT F O R M A T FRAM?[...]

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    55 4 54 FORMAT Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the files and initializes the xD-Picture Card . Formatting erases protected files also. ● ! If the “ ∂ ”, “ ƒ ”, “ å ” or “ ˙ ” message appears, refer to P.110, 111 before formatting the xD-Picture Card and take the appropriate measures. ◆ To stop the procedure mid[...]

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    UNPROTECT ALL U N P R O T E C T   A L L PROTECT ALL P R O T E C T   A L L FRAME SET/RESET F R A M E   S E T / R E S E T PROTECT P R O T E C T 0 1 0 2 UNPRO?[...]

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    FRAME F R A M E UNPROTECT OK? U N P R O T E C T   O K ? OK O K BACK B A C K SET S E T CANCEL C A N C E L 100−0020 1 0 0 − 0 0 2 0 FRAME F R A M E PROTEC?[...]

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    OK O K DPOF D P O F DATE OFF D A T E   O F F 61 4 60 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 Set the Mode switch to “ w ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ i ” DPOF. i DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU Continued on next page... DPOF stands for Digi[...]

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    100−0001 1 0 0 − 0 0 0 1   DPOF     D P O F TOTAL/004 T O T A L / 0 0 4               YES Y E S     NO         N O   FINISH     F I N I S H OK O K BACK B ?[...]

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    OK O K BACK B A C K SET S E T CANCEL C A N C E L + − BRIGHTNESS B R I G H T N E S S 0 1 0 2 DPOF:0000 D P O F : 0 0 0 0 4 100−0001 1 0 0 − 0 0 0 1 FINISH OK?[...]

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    SETーUP S E T ー U P 1/2 1 / 2 IMAGE DISP. I M A G E   D I S P . ON O N ON O N POWER SAVE P O W E R   S A V E DATE/TIME D A T E / T I M E SET S E T LCD L C ?[...]

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    69 6 68 Software needed f or playing back movies, etc. Launches the FinePixViewer software when a camera is connected. Software used to read PDF-f or mat documents on a personal computer. This software is needed to read the User ’ s Guides for FinePixVie wer (Macintosh only). Creates a FinePix CD Album (Mac OS X is not supported). “ Used when y[...]

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    71 6 70 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. Compatible PCs IBM PC/AT or compatible ✽ 1 Operating system Windows 98 (including the Second Edition), Windows Millennium Edition (Windo[...]

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    72 6.3 Installation on a Windows PC 6.3.1 Load the CD-ROM into your PC 1. Switch on your PC and start up Windows. ✽ If you have already switched on your PC, restart your PC at this point. Users of Windows 2000 or Windows XP should log in using a system administrator account (e.g. “Administrator”). 2. Quit all other active applications until n[...]

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    75 6 74 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 a[...]

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    77 6 76 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 ” message appears. Click “ Using Fine[...]

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    79 6 78 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. ✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version 5.0.2[...]

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    81 6 80 8 . After you restart your Macintosh, the “ FinePixViewer installation completed ” message appears. Click “ Using 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 FinePixView[...]

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    82 83 6 6.5.2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X. AVI movies cannot be played back on version 10.0.4. 1. Switch your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. 2. Load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive. The “ FinePix ” window opens. If the “FinePix” [...]

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    85 7 84 ■ DSC (Mass storage device) Mode This mode provides a simple way to read images from an xD-Picture Card and store images on to an xD-Picture Card ( ➡ P.87). The first time you connect the camera to your computer by referring Section 6 You must install all the software before connecting the camera to your computer. CD-ROM (Software for F[...]

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    87 7 86 (Special USB) socket A C power adapter Camera USB socket PC 1 . Insert 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. 2. Switch your PC on. 3. Use the special USB cable to connect the c[...]

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    89 7 88 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. ■ When FinePixViewer is included in the list[...]

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    91 7 90 (Special USB) socket A C power adapter Camera 1. Switch the camera off. 2 . Unplug the special USB cable from the camera. ✽ When you drag the icon to the Trash, “ ≠ ” appears on the camera’s LCD monitor. 3 3. The menu option shown below appears. Click on this option. ✽ Screen for Windows Me 4. The “ Eject hardware ” dialog b[...]

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    93 8 92 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 “ ” symbol (Windows) or arrow “ ” (Macintosh) to the left of the folder. OR Indicates the folder in which FinePixViewer is installed. Mac [...]

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    95 8 94 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 cou[...]

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    97 8 96 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. 4. The User ’ s Re[...]

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    99 8 98 8.6 Uninstalling the Software Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly. 1. Switch on your PC. 2. Disconnect the camera ( ➡ P.90, 91). 3. Quit all currently running applications. 4. Close all files. 5. Open the “ My Computer ” window, open the “ Con[...]

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    101 100 System Expansion Options FinePix A403 Digital Camera ( USB ) ( PC card slot ) Personal Computer (commercially available) Digital Photo Printer CX-400 ( USB ) ( USB ) PC Card Adapter xD-Picture Card Image Memory Card Reader TV monitor ( commercially available) e By using the FinePix A403 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your s[...]

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    103 102 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). The DPC-R1 uses the USB interface for high-speed file transfer. i Compatible with Windows 98/98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP or iMac[...]

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    105 104 h 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 camera because the heat generated by the batteries could damage the camera or cause malfunctions. h The operating lives of alkaline batteries vary between brands and the lif[...]

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    107 106 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. h This AC power adapter is designed exclusively for indoor use. h Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. h Turn off th[...]

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    109 108 advance when images are being played back. These actions could result in damage to the xD-Picture Card . h The use of xD-Picture Card s is recommended with the FinePix A403. 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 c[...]

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    111 110 A protected frame was encountered. Protected files cannot be erased. Unprotect the frame using the camera on which the protection was first applied. i The data could not be recorded due to an xD-Picture Card error or a connection error between the xD- Picture Card and camera. i The photographed image cannot be recorded as it is too large to[...]

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    113 112 Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Can’t use the flash to take pictures. i The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode. i You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging. i The batteries are exhausted. i Set the flash mode to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode. i Wait until charging is completed before pressing [...]

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    115 114 Explanation of T erms DPOF: Digital Print Order Format 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. EV: A number that denotes exposure. The EV is determined by the[...]

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    117 116 Input / Output Terminals Power Supply and Others h DC IN 3V (Power input) socket Socket for specified AC power adapter (sold separately) h (Special USB) socket USB for image data output with a personal computer ✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors [...]

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    119 118 W ARNING W ARNING Do not modify, heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not place heavy objects on the connection cord. These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock. h If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to [...]

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    121 120 CAUTION CAUTION Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or quilt. This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire. When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period, remove the batteries and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Failure to do [...]

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    122 IMPORTANT Be sure to read this page before using theSoftware. NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU DO AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE [...]

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    Printed in Japan FGS - 305103 - FG 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan Printed on recycled paper.[...]