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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.
• In normal mode, take a photo at a distance of at least
• Use Selfie Mode when holding the camera closer than
Do not cover the
flash light sensor
and AE light
sensor with
your finger
mark in the
Distances for Normal Mode and Selfie Mode
19.7 inches (0.5 m) from the subject. The effective flash
range is up to approximately 7.2 ft (2.2m).
19.7 inches (0.5 m) from the subject. Selfie Mode allows
you to take photos at a range of 11.8 inches to 19.7
inches (0.3 to 0.5 m) from the subject.
Flash charging lamp states and error solutions
Description
Flash charging
lamp state
Lit
Ready to take a photo.
Off
Camera is off.
The flash is charging. Please wait
until the flash charging lamp lights.
Flashing slowly
Charging normally takes 3 to 10
seconds to complete.
An error has occurred.
Flashing quickly
Cause and solution
Main errors
The flash may not be charged
The battery
because the battery voltage is low.
voltage is low
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Do not forcibly pull out the film.
Remove and reinsert new batteries.
Film jammed
It may be possible to eject the film
after these steps are taken.
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