FujiFilm Instax Mini 12 User Manual page 9

Precautions for Taking Photos
Precautions for Holding the Camera
Correct way to Do not cover the
hold flash lampface
with your finger
• Make sure that your finger or the strap does not cover
the flash light sensor, AE light sensor, flash lampface, lens,
or film ejection slot.
• Hold the camera so that the flash lampface is at the top
when taking a horizontal picture.
• Do not take photos in locations where flash photography
is forbidden.
• Do not grasp the lens barrel when holding the camera.
The finished photos may be adversely affected.
• Look into the viewfinder so that the
viewfinder appears in the center.
• Be careful not to touch the lens when you press the
shutter button.
• When taking photos in the dark, hold the camera
firmly to prevent blurring, as the shutter speed may
be slow.
Do not cover the
flash light sensor
and AE light
sensor with
your finger
mark in the
Distances for Normal Mode and Close-Up Mode
• In normal mode, take a photo at a distance of at least
19.7 inches (0.5 m) from the subject. The effective flash
range is up to approximately 7.2 ft (2.2 m).
• Use Close-Up Mode when holding the camera closer
than 19.7 inches (0.5 m) from the subject. Close-Up Mode
allows you to take photos at a range of 11.8 inches to
19.7 inches (30 to 50 cm) from the subject.
Flash charging lamp statuses and error solutions
Description
Flash charging
lamp status
Lit Ready to take a photo.
Camera is off.
Off
The flash is charging. Please wait
Slow flashing
until the charging lamp lights.
Repeated slow The battery voltage is low.
flashing and
quick flashing
An error has occurred.
• The film is jammed.
Quick flashing
• Incorrect lens ring position.
• Other error
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