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Parts Name

Front

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Rear

Rea

Close-up lens

Film ejection slot

Brightness adjustment dial

Light sensor

Power button

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Flash lampface

Flash charging lamp

Viewfinder

Back cover lock

Shutter button

Film pack confirmation window

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Lens/Lens cover

Back cover

Self-portrait mirror

Film counter

Eyepiece

Lens barrel

Battery lid

Strap hook

Brightness indicator

Tabs (Back)

Inserting Batteries

nsert ng Batter es

Caution

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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 view nder lights

- When no lamp lights or blinks even though the power is turned on

About 100 pictures (roughly 10 packs of INSTAX mini 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

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before using this camera.

Use the supplied batteries for validation.

Slide on the battery lid to close.

Push up the battery lid lock, then slide

Insert two AA batteries matching the

o the battery cover.

and

polarities.

Loading the INSTAX mini Film Pack

Load ng the NSTAX m n F m Pack

Caution

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Make sure that the batteries are installed before loading the lm pack.

Avoid direct sunlight when loading the lm pack.

Do not use any instant color lm other than FUJIFILM INSTAX mini lm.

When you load the lm pack, never press the two rectangular holes on the back.

Do not open the back cover until you have used up the lm; otherwise, the rest of the lm is exposed and turns

white. The lm can no longer be used.

Never use a lm pack beyond its shelf life; otherwise, it may damage the camera.

For details, refer to the instructions and warnings on FUJIFILM INSTAX mini lm.

Press down the back cover lock

Hold both sides of the lm pack, align the

Close the back cover until the back

to open the back cover.

yellow marks on the camera and the lm pack

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cover lock clicks into place.

as indicated on the INSTAX mini lm pack

instructions, then insert it straight.

Press the power button to

When you press the shutter button, the

After the lm cover has been ejected

turn the camera on.

lm cover (black) is ejected, and the lm

(the camera stops making a sound),

The ash charging lamp on

counter display on the back changes from

grasp the edge of the lm, then take it

the left of the eyepiece starts

"S" to "10".

out.

blinking. (Indicates the ash is

Your camera is now ready to take a

charging.)

photo.

Taking Pictures

Tak ng P ctures

CPL1B112-300

Close-up lens

C o e up en

Press the power button to turn the camera on.

The ash charging lamp on the left of the eyepiece

Turn the camera toward the subject, then

starts blinking. (Indicates the ash is charging.)

turn the brightness adjustment dial to move

You cannot take a photo while the lamp is blinking.

to the position (

lamp is lit.

Vertical image

Horizontal image

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Horizontal image

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Hold the camera, con rm the desired composition of the nal image,

then press the shutter button.

Keep a distance from the subject of at least 0.6 m. The ash has an

e 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 view nder

will be on the upper right on the actual print.

Caution on holding the camera

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For horizontal image, hold the camera with the ash lampface at the top.

Do not take pictures where ash photography is forbidden.

Be careful so that your ngers or the strap do not cover the light sensor, ash lampface, ash, lens, or lm ejection

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slot.

Do not grasp the lens barrel when positioning the camera; otherwise, the nished print may not look as expected.

Look into the view nder so that the "O" mark appears in the center.

Be careful not to touch the lens surface when you press the shutter button.

Every time you take a photo, the number

on the lm counter decreases from "10" to

When the lm has been ejected

re 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 lm, then take

the lm pack.

it out.

Unloading the INSTAX mini lm pack

Un oad ng he NSTAX m n

m pa k

When "0" is displayed on the lm counter, unload the lm pack following the procedure below and as indicated on the INSTAX

mini lm pack instructions.

Press down the back cover lock to

Grasp the rectangular holes on the lm pack, then pull

open the back cover.

it out straight.

Using the Close-Up Lens

Us ng the C ose Up Lens

You can photograph objects close-up, and can photograph yourself using the self-portrait mirror.

WARNING

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Do not look through the close-up lens at the sun or other strong light. Blindness or vision problems could result.

Caution

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Do not leave the close-up lens in places exposed to strong sunlight. Personal injury or re could result if the lens should

accidentally concentrate the sunbeams on an object or a person.

Switch on the camera before you attach/detach the close-up lens; otherwise the lens cover may not work correctly.

Never turn the close-up lens when you attach/detach it; otherwise, the tabs on the back may be broken.

Attach the close-up lens to the

camera lens so that the tabs on the

back click into place.

Taking self-portraits

Tak ng e po

Hold the camera securely

Grasp both sides of the close-up

lens, then pull it out straight.

keeping 35 cm to 50 cm

between you and the edge

of the lens.

Taking a lighter (Hi-Key) picture

Tak ng a ghter H Key p cture

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

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Do not use the

(Hi-key) function outside; otherwise, the picture may be much

lighter (whiter) than you intend.

SPECIFICATIONS

SPEC F CAT ONS

Film

FUJIFILM INSTAX mini film

Picture Size

62 mm × 46 mm

Lens

2 components, 2 elements, f=60 mm, 1:12.7

View 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

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Approximately 90 seconds (Varies depending on the ambient temperature)

Turn the camera toward the subject, then

Constant firing flash (automatic light adjustment) Recycle time: 0.2 sec. to 6 sec.

turn the brightness adjustment dial to move

Flash

(when using new batteries) Effective flash range: 0.6 m – 2.7 m

to the position (

) where the

Two AA-size 1.5V alkaline batteries Capacity: 100 shots

lamp is lit.

Power Supply

(Approximately 10 INSTAX mini 10-pack film packs with new AA batteries)

Auto power o time

5 min.

Others

Exposure counter (number of unexposed films), film pack confirmation window

Dimensions

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116 mm × 118.3 mm × 68.2 mm

Weight

307 g (without batteries, strap and film pack)

* Speci cations are subject to change without notice.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

TROUBLE SHOOT NG

During operation

Problems

Possible Causes

The shutter release won't

1 The battery power is low.

trip.

2 The batteries are not loaded

correctly.

3 Power is not turned on.

4 Camera has remained idle for

roughly 5 minutes with the

power turned on.

● Flash is charging.

●

The lamp on the view

nder blinks and the

shutter release won't trip.

The lm pack won't load

1 The lm pack is not for your

into your camera, or won't

camera.

load into your camera

2 You are not loading the lm

smoothly.

pack correctly.

All lamps on the

1 The battery power is low, and

brightness adjustment

it takes a long time to charge

When you have nished taking a

photo, push the lens barrel to turn

dial blink at the same

the ash.

the camera o .

time.

2 A more signi cant issue with

your camera has occurred.

● The battery power is low.

●

The red lamp on the view

nder lights up.

Printed pictures

Problems

Possible Causes

The 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 ash sensor

window is blocked.

The 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 ash lampface was

blocked.

6 The background is too bright

Hold the camera so that the "O" mark

in comparison with the

in the view nder is on the upper right

subject.

of the center of the subject (see the

7 The ash did not reach the

illustration above), then take a photo.

subject.

8 The ash re 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

Con 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

●

view nder has shifted in

to the subject.

nished print.

Information for traceability in Europe

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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

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Information for FUJIFILM in the United States

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FUJIFILM North America Corp.

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200 Summit Lake Drive

Valhalla, New York 10595, USA

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

MPORTANT SAFETY NOT CE

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 lm are handled

properly and used only to take pictures as instructed in this User's Guide and in the INSTAX mini 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 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 re.

Using a ash too close to a person's eyes may for the short term a 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 re starting inside the camera.

Do not use this camera in places where there is ammable gas or near open gasoline, benzene, paint thinner or other

unstable substances which can give o dangerous vapors. Doing so could result in explosion or 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 re, or attempt to short-circuit them.

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Doing so could result in the batteries exploding or splitting open causing burns or re.

Only use speci ed batteries in this product. Use of incorrect type of batteries could cause explosion. Dispose of used

1 Replace the batteries with new ones.

batteries according to battery disposal instructions.

2 Load the batteries correctly.

Make sure batteries are stored in a safe, secure place and well out of the reach of any infants, young children or pets. Improper

3 Press the power button to turn on the power.

storage could result in a child swallowing a battery. (If a child swallows a battery, call a doctor or a hospital right away.)

4 Press the power button after retracting the lens or press the

Do not look through the close-up lens at the sun or other strong light. Blindness or vision problems could result.

shutter release button to restore the power-on state.

Never get this product wet or handle it with wet hands. Doing so may result in an electric shock.

Never take ash photographs of people riding bicycles, driving cars or riding a horse. The ash can distract the driver and

frighten the animal, possibly causing an accident.

Make sure that the battery

● Wait until the lamp on the brightness adjustment dial is lit

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leakage may cause a 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.

1 Use FUJIFILM INSTAX mini lm only. (No other lms can be

Do not leave the close-up lens in places exposed to strong sunlight. Personal injury or re could result if the lens should

used.)

accidentally concentrate the sunbeams on an object or a person.

2 Match the yellow line on the lm pack with the yellow

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positioning mark in your camera. Follow the INSTAX mini

The "CE" mark certi es that this product satis es the requirements of the EU (European Union) regarding safety,

lm pack instructions.

public health, environment and consumer protection. ("CE" is the abbreviation of Conformité Européenne.)

● Replace the batteries with new ones while the power is

●

This product is in conformity with Directive 89/336/EEC.

turned on (when the lens is extended).

EEE Complies with Directive.

Comp

IMPORTANT:

For customers in the USA:

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Replace the batteries only while the power is turned on.

If you replace the batteries while the power is turned o

FCC Statement

(when the lens is retracted), the lamps on the brightness

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may

adjustment dial blink after turning on the power even with

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

new batteries.

undesired operation.

* When the problem is due to reason 1, the lamps on the

CAUTION

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brightness adjustment dial turn o 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.

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

If the problem is due to reason 2, the lamps on the

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-

brightness adjustment dial blink even after replacing the

tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in

batteries. In this case, turn o the power and remove the

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television, which can be determined by turn-

batteries immediately, then contact an authorized FUJIFILM

ing the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

repair center.

● Replace the batteries with new ones.

●

Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by FUJIFILM responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to oper-

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ate the equipment.

For customers in Canada:

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1 Point the lens toward the center of the subject and

measure the subject brightness.

CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

2 While pointing the lens toward the subject, turn the

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Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households

brightness adjustment dial to set the brightness to that for

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Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment

which the lamp lights.

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

3 Before taking pictures, place your camera in a warm place

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to bring it to room temperature.

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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

4 Turn the brightness adjustment dial one step toward the

treated as household waste.

direction.

Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

5 When taking a picture, be careful not to cover the two small

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By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and

windows next to the ash on the camera.

human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

1 Point the lens toward the center of the subject and

If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators, please dispose these separately according to your local

measure the subject brightness.

requirements.

2 While pointing the lens toward the subject, turn the

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The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please

brightness adjustment dial to set the brightness to that for

contact your local city o ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product.

which the brightness adjustment dial lamp lights.

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.

3 Before taking pictures, place your camera in a cool place.

When the picture comes out from your camera, keep

COMMON SENSE CAMERA CARE

it away from places or objects with excessively high

temperature.

CAMERA CARE

4 Take a picture with the light behind you, or turn the

1 Your camera is a precision instrument. Do not get it wet or drop it. Also, do not expose to sand.

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 speci cally intended and instructed.

5 When holding your camera, be careful not to block the

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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

ash lampface with your nger or strap.

moisture.

6 Turn the brightness adjustment dial one step toward the

4 Remove soil and dust from the lens, view nder window, etc. with an air blower and by wiping lightly with a piece of soft cloth.

direction.

5 Do not use solvent such as thinner and alcohol to remove soil.

7 Take pictures within 0.6 m to 2.7 m from the subject.

6 Keep the lm chamber and camera interior clean to avoid damaging lms.

8 Adjust your position in taking the picture away from the

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.

mirror or window glass.

8 Moth repellent gas such as naphthalene adversely a ects your camera and lms. Avoid keeping your camera or lms in a chest

9 Do not grasp the lens barrel when you take pictures..

with mothballs.

9 Your camera is computer-controlled. If you should experience an operational issue, remove the batteries and then reload them.

1 Take pictures with a distance of at least 0.6 m between you

0 Note that the temperature range within which your camera can be used is +5°C/+41°F to +40°C/+104°F.

and your subject.

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2 Clean the lens.

3 Hold your camera rmly and press the shutter release

See FUJIFILM INSTAX mini lm for lm use instructions. Follow all instructions for safe and proper use.

button gently.

1 Keep the lm in a cool and dry place. Do not leave the lm in a place where the temperature is extremely high (e.g., in a closed car).

1 Do not press onto or fold the picture.

2 When you load a lm pack, use the lm as soon as possible.

2 Do not block the lm exit with your nger.

3 If the 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 lm before the expiration or "Use Before" date.

5 Avoid airport checked luggage inspection and other strong X-ray illumination. The e ect of fogging, etc. may appear on un-

used lm. We recommend that you carry the camera and/or the lm onto the aircraft as carry-on luggage. (Check with each

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airport for more information).

● Take pictures with a distance of at least 0.6 m between you

●

6 Avoiding strong light, keep the developed prints in a cool and dry place.

and your subject.

7 Do not puncture, tear, or cut INSTAX mini lm. If lm becomes damaged, do not use.

Cautions on handling the lm and prints

C u on on h nd ng h

For details, refer to the instructions and warnings on FUJIFILM INSTAX mini lm.

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Information for FUJIFILM in Canada

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FUJIFILM Canada Inc.

600 Suffolk Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4G4

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WARNING

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polarities are installed correctly in the camera. A damaged battery or electrolyte

The "CE" mark certi es that this product satis es the requirements of the EU (European Union) regarding safety,

public health, environment and consumer protection. ("CE" is the abbreviation of Conformité Européenne.)

This product is in conformity with Directive 89/336/EEC.

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