FujiFilm instax mini 9 User Manual

Parts Name
Front
Rear
3 2 1 14 13
18
9
4
9
15
5
10
6
16
11
7
17
19
8
12
1 Film ejection slot Brightness adjustment dial
11
2 Light sensor 12 Power button
3 Flash lampface 13 Flash charging lamp
4 Viewfinder Back cover lock
14
5 Shutter button 15 Film pack confirmation window
6 Lens/Lens cover 16 Back cover
7 Self-portrait mirror Film counter
17
8 18 Eyepiece
Lens barrel
9 19 Battery lid
Strap hook
10 Brightness indicator 20 Tabs (Back)
Inserting Batteries
Caution
• Use new alkaline batteries of the same brand/type only (AA only).
• Do not use any batteries other than alkaline batteries.
• Replace both batteries in the following cases:
- When the red lamp on viewfi nder lights
- When no lamp lights or blinks even though the power is turned on
• About 100 pictures (roughly 10 packs of INSTAX mini fi lm) can be taken with new batteries.
• The battery performance may be reduced when it is cold. In this case, warm up the batteries to room temperature
before using this camera.
• Use the supplied batteries for validation.
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Slide on the battery lid to close.
Push up the battery lid lock, then slide Insert two AA batteries matching the
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off the battery cover. and polarities.
Loading the INSTAX mini Film Pack
Caution
• Make sure that the batteries are installed before loading the fi lm pack.
• Avoid direct sunlight when loading the fi lm pack.
• Do not use any fi lm other than FUJIFILM INSTAX mini fi lm.
• When you load the fi lm pack, never press the two rectangular holes on the back.
• Do not open the back cover until you have used up the fi lm; otherwise, the rest of the fi lm is exposed and turns
white. The fi lm can no longer be used.
• Never use a fi lm pack beyond its shelf life; otherwise, it may damage the camera.
• For details, refer to the instructions and warnings on FUJIFILM INSTAX mini fi lm.
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Press down the back cover lock Hold both sides of the fi lm pack, align the Close the back cover until the back
to open the back cover. yellow marks on the camera and the fi lm pack cover lock clicks into place.
as indicated on the INSTAX mini fi lm pack
instructions, then insert it straight.
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Press the power button to When you press the shutter button, the After the fi lm cover has been ejected
turn the camera on. fi lm cover (black) is ejected, and the fi lm (the camera stops making a sound),
The fl ash charging lamp on counter display on the back changes from grasp the edge of the fi lm, then take it
the left of the eyepiece starts "S" to "10". out.
blinking. (Indicates the fl ash is Your camera is now ready to take a
charging.) photo.
[IMPORTANT] Taking Pictures
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CPL10B112-100
Close-up lens
Press the power button to turn the camera on.
The fl ash charging lamp on the left of the eyepiece
Turn the camera toward the subject, then turn
starts blinking. (Indicates the fl ash is charging.)
the brightness adjustment dial to move to the
You cannot take a photo while the lamp is blinking.
position (
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Vertical image Horizontal image Hold the camera, confi rm the desired composition of the fi nal image,
then press the shutter button.
• Keep a distance from the subject of at least 0.6 m. The fl ash has an
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eff ective range of between 0.6 m and 2.7 m.
• The subject will be out of focus using the regular lens if the
distance is less than 0.6 m. Use the close-up lens for short-distance
photography. Using it enables you to photograph the subject
between 35 cm and 50 cm.
• In short-distance photography (including photography using the
provided close-up lens), the center of the subject in the viewfi nder
will be on the upper right on the actual print.
Caution on holding the camera
• For horizontal image, hold the camera with the fl ash lampface at the top.
• Do not take pictures where fl ash photography is forbidden.
• Be careful so that your fi ngers or the strap do not cover the light sensor, fl ash lampface, fl ash, lens, or fi lm ejection
slot.
• Do not grasp the lens barrel when positioning the camera; otherwise, the fi nished print may not look as expected.
• Look into the viewfi nder so that the "O" mark appears in the center.
• Be careful not to touch the lens surface when you press the shutter button.
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Every time you take a photo, the number
on the fi lm counter decreases from "10" to When the fi lm has been ejected
refl ect the number of remaining photos, (the camera stops making a sound),
and "0" is displayed when you have used up grasp the edge of the fi lm, then take
the fi lm pack.
it out.
Unloading the INSTAX mini fi lm pack
When "0" is displayed on the fi lm counter, unload the fi lm pack following the procedure below and as indicated on the INSTAX
mini fi lm pack instructions.
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Press down the back cover lock to Grasp the rectangular holes on the fi lm pack, then pull
open the back cover. it out straight.
Using the Close-Up Lens
You can photograph objects close-up, and can photograph yourself using the self-portrait mirror.
WARNING
• Do not look through the close-up lens at the sun or other strong light. Blindness or vision problems could result.
Caution
• Do not leave the close-up lens in places exposed to strong sunlight. Personal injury or fi re could result if the lens should
accidentally concentrate the sunbeams on an object or a person.
• Switch off the camera before you attach/detach the close-up lens.
• Never turn the close-up lens when you attach/detach it; otherwise, the tabs on the back may be broken.
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Attach the left tab on the back to the left
of the lens (1), then attach the right tab
(2) so that it clicks into place.
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Taking self-portraits
Hold the camera securely
keeping 35 cm to 50 cm
Lift up the right side of the close-up lens
between you and the edge
supporting the left side (1), then detach
of the lens.
it (2).
[IMPORTANT] Taking a lighter (Hi-Key) picture
This camera automatically determines an appropriate brightness for taking any given picture, and informs you by lighting the
corresponding lamp.
To take a lighter (Hi-key) picture, set the position of the brightness adjustment dial to the position of the mode darker than the
mode for which the lamp on the dial lights.
Position at which the lamp lights
Position to set the dial for a lighter (Hi-
Key) picture
Caution
Do not use the (Hi-key) function outside; otherwise, the picture may be much
lighter (whiter) than you intend.
SPECIFICATIONS
Film FUJIFILM INSTAX mini film
Picture Size 62 mm × 46 mm
Lens 2 components, 2 elements, f=60 mm, 1:12.7
Viewfi nder Real image finder 0.37× with target spot
Shooting range 0.6 m and beyond
Shutter Speed 1/60 sec.
Exposure Control Manual switching system (LED indicator in exposure meter)
Film Feeding Out Automatic
Film Developing Time Approximately 90 seconds (Varies depending on the ambient temperature)
Constant firing flash (automatic light adjustment) Recycle time: 0.2 sec. to 6 sec.
Flash
/ / / ) where the lamp is lit. (when using new batteries) Effective flash range: 0.6 m – 2.7 m
Two AA-size 1.5V alkaline batteries Capacity: 100 shots
Power Supply
(Approximately 10 INSTAX mini 10-pack film packs with new AA batteries)
Auto power off time 5 min.
Others Exposure counter (number of unexposed films), film pack confirmation window
Dimensions 116 mm × 118.3 mm × 68.2 mm
Weight 307 g (without batteries, strap and film pack)
* Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
During operation
Problems Possible Causes
The shutter release won't 1 The battery power is low.
2 The batteries are not loaded
trip.
correctly.
3 Power is not turned on.
4 Camera has remained idle for
roughly 5 minutes with the
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power turned on.
The lamp on the view ● Flash is charging.
fi nder blinks and the
shutter release won't trip.
The fi lm pack won't load 1 The fi lm pack is not for your
into your camera, or won't camera.
load into your camera 2 You are not loading the fi lm
smoothly.
pack correctly.
All lamps on the 1 The battery power is low, and
When you have fi nished taking a brightness adjustment it takes a long time to charge
photo, push the lens barrel to turn dial blink at the same the fl ash.
time. 2 A more signifi cant issue with
the camera off .
your camera has occurred.
The red lamp on the view ● The battery power is low.
fi nder lights up.
Printed pictures
Problems Possible Causes
The fi nished print looks 1 The method of measuring
over exposed. (White in the subject brightness is
color) unsuitable.
2 Brightness adjustment dial
setting is incorrect.
3 The ambient temperature is
low (below +5°C/+41°F).
4 The background is too dark in
comparison with the subject.
5 The light sensor or fl ash sensor
window is blocked.
The fi nished print looks 1 The method of measuring
under exposed. (Dark) the subject brightness is
unsuitable.
2 Brightness adjustment dial
setting is incorrect.
3 The ambient temperature is
high (above +40°C/+104°F).
4 The picture was taken with
direct light in front of you.
5 The fl ash lampface was
blocked.
6 The background is too bright
Hold the camera so that the "O" mark
in comparison with the
in the viewfi nder is on the upper right
subject.
of the center of the subject (see the 7 The fl ash did not reach the
illustration above), then take a photo.
subject.
8 The fl ash refl ected back from a
mirror or window glass.
9 Grasping the lens barrel
did not let the shutter work
properly.
The picture is out of focus. 1 The shooting range is too close
to the subject.
2 The lens is not clean.
3 Your camera was shaken when
taking pictures.
The picture is blurred. 1 Picture was not permitted to
Confi rm the composition using
develop without touching,
the self-portrait mirror, then take
pressure being applied or other
a photo.
interference once it ejected
from the camera.
2 The picture did not come out
smoothly.
The subject in the ● The shooting range is too close
viewfi nder has shifted in to the subject.
fi nished print.
Information for traceability in Europe
Manufacturer: FUJIFILM Corporation
Address, City: 7-3, Akasaka 9-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Country: JAPAN
Authorized representative in Europe: FUJIFILM EUROPE GMBH
Address, City: Dusseldorf Heesenstrasse 31, 40549
Country: Germany
Information for FUJIFILM in the United States
FUJIFILM North America Corp.
200 Summit Lake Drive
Valhalla, New York 10595, USA
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
This product has been designed with safety in mind, and to provide safe service when handled correctly and in ac-
cordance with the User's Guide and instructions. It is important that both the product and the INSTAX fi lm are handled
properly and used only to take pictures as instructed in this User's Guide and in the INSTAX mini fi lm instructions. For
your ease and safety, please follow what is written in this User's Guide. It is also a good idea to keep this User's Guide in a
safe, easy to fi nd place where you can refer to it if needed.
This symbol indicates danger, which could result in injury or death. Please follow these instructions.
Never attempt to take this product apart. There is a danger of an electric shock.
If this product is dropped or damaged so that the inside is showing, do not touch it. There is danger of an electric shock.
If the camera or the batteries inside become hot, begin to smoke, make a burning smell or show any sign of unusual condition,
remove the batteries right away. Use gloves to keep from burning your hands. Not removing batteries could result in burns or fi re.
Using a fl ash too close to a person's eyes may for the short term aff ect the eyesight. Take care when taking picture of infants
and young children.
If your camera gets wet or if something such as pieces of metal get inside, remove the batteries right away to avoid heat
buildup or a fi re starting inside the camera.
Do not use this camera in places where there is fl ammable gas or near open gasoline, benzene, paint thinner or other
unstable substances which can give off dangerous vapors. Doing so could result in explosion or fi re.
Store your camera out of the reach of infants and young children. Failure to do this could result in serious injury. (For
example, the strap could become wrapped around a child's neck and cause choking.)
Never take apart the batteries. Do not subject them to heat, throw them into an open fi re, or attempt to short-circuit them.
Doing so could result in the batteries exploding or splitting open causing burns or fi re.
Solutions
Only use specifi ed batteries in this product. Use of incorrect type of batteries could cause explosion. Dispose of used
batteries according to battery disposal instructions.
1 Replace the batteries with new ones.
Make sure batteries are stored in a safe, secure place and well out of the reach of any infants, young children or pets. Improper
2 Load the batteries correctly.
storage could result in a child swallowing a battery. (If a child swallows a battery, call a doctor or a hospital right away.)
3 Press the power button to turn on the power.
Do not look through the close-up lens at the sun or other strong light. Blindness or vision problems could result.
4 Press the power button after retracting the lens or press the
Never get this product wet or handle it with wet hands. Doing so may result in an electric shock.
shutter release button to restore the power-on state.
Never take fl ash photographs of people riding bicycles, driving cars or riding a horse. The fl ash can distract the driver and
frighten the animal, possibly causing an accident.
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Make sure that the battery
● Wait until the lamp on the brightness adjustment dial is lit
leakage may cause a fi re, injury, and contaminate the environment.
without blinking.
Do not touch moving parts inside the camera. You may be injured.
When using the camera, make sure that the battery cover is attached; otherwise, you may be injured.
Do not leave the close-up lens in places exposed to strong sunlight. Personal injury or fi re could result if the lens should
1 Use FUJIFILM INSTAX mini fi lm only. (No other fi lms can be
accidentally concentrate the sunbeams on an object or a person.
used.)
2 Match the yellow line on the fi lm pack with the yellow Do not swing around the camera. You may be injured.
positioning mark in your camera. Follow the INSTAX mini
fi lm pack instructions.
The "CE" mark certifi es that this product satisfi es the requirements of the EU (European Union) regarding safety,
● Replace the batteries with new ones while the power is public health, environment and consumer protection. ("CE" is the abbreviation of Conformité Européenne.)
turned on (when the lens is extended). This product is in conformity with Directive 89/336/EEC.
IMPORTANT:
For customers in Turkey:
Replace the batteries only while the power is turned on.
If you replace the batteries while the power is turned off
EEE Complies with Directive.
(when the lens is retracted), the lamps on the brightness
adjustment dial blink after turning on the power even with
For customers in the USA:
new batteries.
FCC Statement
* When the problem is due to reason 1, the lamps on the
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
brightness adjustment dial turn off after replacing the
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
batteries.
undesired operation.
If the problem is due to reason 2, the lamps on the
CAUTION
brightness adjustment dial blink even after replacing the
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
batteries. In this case, turn off the power and remove the
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
batteries immediately, then contact an authorized FUJIFILM
repair center. equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
● Replace the batteries with new ones.
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television, which can be determined by turn-
ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Solutions
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver id connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
1 Point the lens toward the center of the subject and
Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by FUJIFILM responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to oper-
measure the subject brightness.
ate the equipment.
2 While pointing the lens toward the subject, turn the
brightness adjustment dial to set the brightness to that for For customers in Canada:
which the lamp lights.
CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
3 Before taking pictures, place your camera in a warm place
Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households
to bring it to room temperature.
4 Turn the brightness adjustment dial one step toward the Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment
direction.
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
5 When taking a picture, be careful not to cover the two small
This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be
windows next to the fl ash on the camera.
treated as household waste.
1 Point the lens toward the center of the subject and
Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
measure the subject brightness.
2 While pointing the lens toward the subject, turn the By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
brightness adjustment dial to set the brightness to that for
If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators, please dispose these separately according to your local
which the brightness adjustment dial lamp lights.
requirements.
3 Before taking pictures, place your camera in a cool place.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please
When the picture comes out from your camera, keep
contact your local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product.
it away from places or objects with excessively high
In Countries outside of EU: If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.
temperature.
4 Take a picture with the light behind you, or turn the
brightness adjustment dial one step toward the COMMON SENSE CAMERA CARE
direction.
CAMERA CARE
5 When holding your camera, be careful not to block the
fl ash lampface with your fi nger or strap. 1 Your camera is a precision instrument. Do not get it wet or drop it. Also, do not expose to sand.
6 Turn the brightness adjustment dial one step toward the 2 Do not use a strap made for cellular phones or other similar electronic products. These straps are usually too weak to hold your
direction. camera securely. For safety, use only straps designed for your camera, and use only as specifi cally intended and instructed.
7 Take pictures within 0.6 m to 2.7 m from the subject. 3 If you are not using your camera for a long interval, unload the batteries and keep it where it will be safe from heat, dust, and
8 Adjust your position in taking the picture away from the moisture.
mirror or window glass. 4 Remove soil and dust from the lens, viewfi nder window, etc. with an air blower and by wiping lightly with a piece of soft cloth.
9 Do not grasp the lens barrel when you take pictures. 5 Do not use solvent such as thinner and alcohol to remove soil.
6 Keep the fi lm chamber and camera interior clean to avoid damaging fi lms.
7 In hot weather, do not leave your camera in a closed car or on the beach, and do not leave it in moist places.
1 Take pictures with a distance of at least 0.6 m between you
8 Moth repellent gas such as naphthalene adversely aff ects your camera and fi lms. Avoid keeping your camera or fi lms in a chest
and your subject.
2 Clean the lens. with mothballs.
3 Hold your camera fi rmly and press the shutter release 9 Your camera is computer-controlled. If you should experience an operational issue, remove the batteries and then reload them.
button gently. 0 Note that the temperature range within which your camera can be used is +5°C/+41°F to +40°C/+104°F.
1 Do not press onto or fold the picture.
INSTAX mini FILM AND PRINT CARE
2 Do not block the fi lm exit with your fi nger.
See FUJIFILM INSTAX mini fi lm for fi lm use instructions. Follow all instructions for safe and proper use.
1 Keep the fi lm in a cool and dry place. Do not leave the fi lm in a place where the temperature is extremely high (e.g., in a closed car).
2 When you load a fi lm pack, use the fi lm as soon as possible.
3 If the fi lm has been kept in a place where the temperature is extremely high or low, bring it to room temperature before start-
ing to take pictures.
4 Be sure to use the fi lm before the expiration or "Use Before" date.
● Take pictures with a distance of at least 0.6 m between you
5 Avoid airport checked luggage inspection and other strong X-ray illumination. The eff ect of fogging, etc. may appear on un-
and your subject.
used fi lm. We recommend that you carry the camera and/or the fi lm onto the aircraft as carry-on luggage. (Check with each
airport for more information).
6 Avoiding strong light, keep the developed prints in a cool and dry place.
7 Do not puncture, tear, or cut INSTAX mini fi lm. If fi lm becomes damaged, do not use.
Cautions on handling the fi lm and prints
For details, refer to the instructions and warnings on FUJIFILM INSTAX mini fi lm.
Information for FUJIFILM in Canada
FUJIFILM Canada Inc.
600 Suffolk Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4G4
WARNING
WARNING
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and polarities are installed correctly in the camera. A damaged battery or electrolyte