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    This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A310 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00254-201 ( 1 ) Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Software Installation Viewing Images Settings[...]

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    3 2 W arning 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 A310 Manufacture’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture’s Address: 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620[...]

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    4 5 Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images System Expansion Options ............................ 69 Overview of the Optional Cradle ................. 70 Accessories Guide ......................................... 71 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ......... 72 Notes on the Power Supply ..[...]

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    6 7 Accessories included Preface ■ Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally. h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of [...]

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    8 9 Basic Operation Guide Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ■ Still Photography mode !AF !AF M 1M 1 M    ３３    ３３ １００−０００１ １００−０００１ ２００３． １． １ ２００３． １． １ ２００３． １． １ ２００３． １． １ Macro (close-up) Self-T imer White bal[...]

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    10 11 ABOUT THE BA TTERIES 1 Use “ a ” or “ b ” to select “DISCHARGE”. 2 Press “ c ”. 2 0 1 0 2 Compatible batteries Procedure for discharging rechargeable Ni-MH batteries h AA-size alkaline batteries (2), Rechargeable Battery NH-10 (Sold separately), or optional AA- size Ni-MH batteries (2). ● ! We recommend that the AA-size alka[...]

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    12 3 Gold marking Align the gold mark on the xD-Picture Card slot with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card and then push the card firmly all the way into the slot. ● ! The xD-Picture Card will not slide fully into the slot if it is inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to apply undue force to the xD-Picture Card . 2 Load the batt[...]

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    15 Getting Ready 14 CORRECTING THE DA TE, TIME AND CHANGING THE DA TE ORDER, SELECTING THE LANGUAGE Changing the date and time 1 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ F ” OPTION and then press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “SET–UP”. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 2 1 Press “ a ” or “ b ?[...]

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    16 17 Using the Camera ON 1 2 3 0 1 1 Slide the Power switch sideways to switch the camera on. 2 Set the Mode dial to “ q ”. h Focus distance: Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity To take pictures using the viewfinder, press the “DISP” button to switch the LCD monitor off (Switching the LCD monitor off conserves battery power). ● ! Note th[...]

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    19 Using the Camera 18 7 Press the shutter button down halfway. Focusing is complete when the AF frame on the LCD monitor shrinks and the viewfinder lamp (green) stops blinking and remains lit. 8 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 [...]

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    Beep 21 Using the Camera 20 In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects in the AF frame. Without moving the camera, press the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock[...]

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    Scene 22 23 Using the Camera VIEWING YOUR IMAGES ( PLA YBACK ) PLAYBACK MODE Single-frame Playback 1 Set the Mode dial to “ w ”. 2 You can use “ c ” to scan forward through your images and “ d ” to scan backwards. ● ! When you set the Mode dial to “ w ”, your last shot is played back. ● ! If the lens is extended during playback,[...]

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    25 Using the Camera 24 ERASING IMAGES ( ERASE FRAME ) PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES ( PLA YBACK ) PLAYBACK MODE 1 Set the Mode dial to “ w ”. 2 3 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button during playback to display the menu. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ o ” ERASE. 1 Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “FRAME”. 2 Press the ?[...]

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    27 Advanced Features 26 1 Slide the Power switch to the side to turn the camera on. 2 Set the Mode dial to “ q ” or “ ? ”. 3 Press the Photo mode ( p ) button. 2 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select the “ S ” sensitivity setting and then press “ a ” or “ b ” to change the setting. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm [...]

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    28 29 Advanced Features 1 Slide the Power switch to the side to turn the camera on. 2 Set the Mode dial to “ w ”. 3 Press the Photo mode ( p ) button. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ u ” DPOF. 1 ON 0 1 0 3 0 2 DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for [...]

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    30 31 Advanced Features 2 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ U ” DPOF ALL RESET. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 1 Slide the Power switch to the side to turn the camera on. 2 Set the Mode dial to “ w ”. 3 Press the Photo mode ( p ) button. 3 A confirmation screen appears. To reset all the DPOF settings, press the “MENU/OK” but[...]

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    33 Advanced Features 32 Set the Mode dial to “ q ”. 1 2 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ q ” SHOOTING MODE and then press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ q AUTO” or “ q MANUAL”. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the selection. This is the easiest mode for t[...]

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    35 Advanced Features 34 e MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY , d FLASH STILL IMAGE MODE e MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY 1M A    ３３    ３３ Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close-up shots. 1 Set the Mode dial to “ q ”. 2 Press the “ e ” Macro button. The “ e ” appears on the LCD monitor indicating that you can take [...]

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    37 Advanced Features 36 1M A    ３３    ３３ 1 The self timer can be set in “ q ” or “ ? ” mode. The self timer is used in situations such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot. When you set the self-timer to “ON”, “ * ” appears on the LCD monitor. In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10 sec[...]

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    39 Advanced Features 38 f Top 4-frame Continuous Shooting In this mode, you can shoot up to 4 frames at intervals as short as 0.3 seconds. When you take the shots, the photographed images are displayed and automatically recorded. k Final 4-frame Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting (at a minimum interval of 0.3 seconds) starts when you press the[...]

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    41 Advanced Features 40 r SHOOTING MOVIES MOVIE MODE 1 2 3 Set the Mode dial to “ r ”. This mode allows you to shoot movies up to 120 seconds long (at the $ setting) or 480 seconds long (at the # setting). h Specifications Motion JPEG without sound Quality selection method $ (320 × 240 pixels) # (160 × 120 pixels) h Frame rate: 10 frames per [...]

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    43 Advanced Features 42 r PLA YING BACK MOVIES PLAYBACK MODE 1 1 Set the Mode dial to “ w ”. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select the movie file. 2 1 Press “ b ” to play the movie. 2 The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a playback progress bar. Movies are displayed somewhat smaller than still images. ● ! If the subject of the m[...]

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    45 Advanced Features 44 FRAME 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select the file to be erased. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the currently displayed file. To erase another image, repeat steps 1 and 2 . When you have finished erasing images, press the “BACK” button. ● ! Pressing the “MENU/OK” button repeatedly erases consecutive[...]

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    47 Advanced Features 46 0 1 0 2 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select the protected file. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to unprotect the displayed file. FRAME RESET Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect all the files. SET ALL Press the “MENU/OK” button to unprotect all the files. RESET ALL ◆ To stop the procedure mid-way ◆ If larg[...]

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    49 Settings 48 1 Set the Mode dial to “ q ”, “ ? ”, “ w ” or “ r ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the screen. 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ F ” OPTION and then press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ 6 LCD”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 2 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to adjust t[...]

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    51 Settings 50 Power consumption is kept to a minimum to prevent battery depletion. You should select the “ON” setting when you are using alkaline batteries. h Power saving “ OFF ” Batteries are more likely to run flat since no power reduction measures (sleep mode, etc.) are used. However, this function automatically switches the camera off[...]

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    53 Software Installation 52 THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS 5 Software Installation Software needed f or playing bac k movies, etc. Launches the FinePixViewer software when a camera is connected. Software used to read PDF-f ormat documents on a personal computer . This software is needed to read the User ’ s Guides for FinePixVie wer . Creates a FinePix [...]

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    55 Software Installation 54 INST ALLA TION 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 Models with a USB interface as a standard feature and one of the above operating systems preinstalled. ✽ 2 W[...]

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    56 57 Software Installation Continued over page... INST ALLA TION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2 1 Switch on your Macintosh and start up Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2. ● ! Do not connect the camera to your Macintosh until the software installation is completed. 3 When you load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” window automatically opens.[...]

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    59 Software Installation 58 INST ALLA TION ON A Mac OS X INST ALLA TION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2 10 Install QuickTime as directed by the on-screen instructions and then restart your Macintosh. 12 To install Acrobat Reader, click “Install Acrobat Reader”. ● ! You should install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer U[...]

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    61 Software Installation 60 INST ALLA TION ON A Mac OS X 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 “Fine[...]

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    PC (USB) socket (USB) socket Camera DC IN 3V socket 63 Viewing Images 62 Connecting the AC power adapter does not allow you to charge the AA-size nickel-metal hydride batteries. To charge the AA-size nickel-metal hydride batteries, you must use the optional charger ( ➡ P.71). Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the AC power adapter connec[...]

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    65 Viewing Images 64 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. Proceed to “Using FinePixViewer” on page 67. ◆ Regarding the Icons ◆ The ne[...]

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    (USB) socket Camera DC IN 3V socket 67 Viewing Images 66 USING FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. ■ Example: Looking up slide shows 1 Click “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the FinePixViewer Help menu. 2 Search for relevant articles by clicking the c[...]

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    69 68 System Expansion Options C O M P A C T F L A S H D P C - C F T M fo r x D - P i c t u r e C ar d C AR D AD A P T E R Personal Computer (commercially available) ( USB ) ( USB ) xD-Picture Card TV monitor ( commercially available) Digital Photo Printer CX-400 Also shown on a TV PC Card Adapter (PC card slot) Image input/output to the PC Print c[...]

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    71 70 Accessories Guide System Expansion Options e The 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. Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. [...]

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    73 72 Use only the AC-3V AC Power Adapter (sold separately) or the AC-3VW AC Power Adapter (Bandled with PictureCradle sold separately). The use of other AC power adapters may result in damage to your camera. h The AC-3V cannot be used to charge the NH-10 Rechargeable Battery. h This AC power adapter is designed exclusively for indoor use. h Plug t[...]

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    75 74 W arning Displays e The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor (Lit red) (Blinking red) The batteries in the camera are fully depleted or very low on charge. Fit new or fully charged batteries. | There is a strong likelihood of camera shake because the shutter speed is slow. Use flash photography. However, a trip[...]

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    77 76 T roubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions No power. Power cuts out during operation. Batteries run out quickly. No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed. Can’t use the flash to take pictures. I can only select “Suppressed Flash” flash mo[...]

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    79 78 Specifications System Model Digital camera FinePix A310 Number of effective pixels 3.1 million pixels CCD sensor 1/2.7 inch Super CCD HR in an interwoven pattern Number of total pixels 3.14 million pixels Number of recorded pixels Still image: 2816 × 2120 pixels/2048 × 1536 pixels/1280 × 960 pixels/ 640 × 480 pixels ( 5 / 3 / 1 / ` ) Movi[...]

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    81 80 Explanation of T erms Deactivated batteries: Leaving an Ni-MH battery unused in storage for a long period may cause a rise in the level of substances that inhibit current flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery. A battery in this state is referred to as deactivated. Because current flow is inhibited in a deactivated Ni-MH batt[...]

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    83 82 CAUTION Do not use this camera in locations severely affected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures. Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. This can cause a fire. Keep out of the rea[...]

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    Printed in China FGS - 305107 - Ni 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/[...]