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ENGLISH Contents Before Use ..........44 Printing .............57 Part Names ..........45 Adjusting/Processing Images (Eff ect) ...59 Filter ...............59 Display on the LCD Monitor ....46 Adjusting the Brightness .......60 Using the selector buttons ......46 Vignette ..............60 Using the command dial ........46 More on Photography ......61 Attaching the Strap ......47 Using AF/AE Lock ..........61 Attaching the Hand Strap ......47...
Before Use Before using the camera, check the following. Notes on Disposing of the Camera A built-in lithium ion battery is used for this camera. Make sure supplied accessories are When you dispose of the camera, follow your local regulations and dispose of it properly. included in the package.
Display on the LCD Monitor Pressing the (Back) button displays information below. Some items are not shown depending on the file type to shoot. Playback Shooting Frame number Shooting date/time Flash mode Movie shooting (Page 62) (Page 49) Using the selector buttons Brightness adjustment Date/time print (Page 60)
Attaching the Strap Attaching the Hand Strap Attaching the Shoulder Strap (Purchased Separately) Attach the strap as illustrated below. • When you carry or use the camera, put the strap around Attach the shoulder strap to the strap hook on each side as your wrist so that the camera does not drop.
Charging the Battery Be careful of the orientation. Charging from a PC: • Connect the camera and PC directly. Do not connect them via a keyboard or USB hub. • If the PC enters the sleep mode while charging is in progress, charging will stop.
Turning the Camera on/off To turn the camera on, use the power switch on the back and select still picture or movie. When you shoot a still picture: When you turn the camera off: Slide the power switch to “OFF”. Checking Remaining Battery Life Pressing the (Back) button on the shooting/playback...
Performing Initial Settings The language, date, and time are not specified when the camera is turned on for the first time. Follow the procedure below to specify them. You can specify these settings at any time. See page 71 if you perform these settings later or change them.
Function Setting for the Shutter Button Assign a function to each of the shutter buttons from the combinations on the table below. When you shoot a still picture: Shutter button (Right) Shutter button (Left) Shutter button Shutter button Shutter button Shooting mode switching button Function Shutter button...
The instax mini film or instax WIDE film cannot be used. Notes on the film pack The film cover (black) is • Each FUJIFILM Instant Film “instax SQUARE” pack contains ejected automatically when 1 black film protective cover and 10 film sheets.
Basic Photography and Playback Taking a Picture This section describes basic operation for photography. ¤ Lightly press the shutter button the rest of the way Slide the power switch to (still picture). down to take the picture. The picture is taken and it is saved in the camera’s memory.
Basic Photography and Playback (Continued) Viewing Images Changing the Playback Display Images can be viewed on the monitor. You can zoom in on the image on the monitor or change the number of images displayed at a time. Slide the power switch to (still picture).
Shooting a Movie and Playback Shooting a Movie This section describes basic operation for shooting a movie. Press the shutter button fully. Slide the power switch to (movie). The screen below appears and movie shooting starts. Ÿ Hold the camera. •...
Shooting a Movie and Playback (Continued) ⁄ Playing back Movies Press Movies can be played back on the monitor. Slide the power switch to (movie). The movie playback starts. Operations during movie playback • Press to pause playback. Pressing again Ÿ...
Printing Print an image following the steps below. • When you print an image captured from a movie file: Slide the power switch to (still picture) or 1 Press to select a movie to play back. (movie). Pressing displays a previous thumbnail. Ÿ...
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2 when the image to print is displayed. (Page • For details on taking out the film, refer to the When the film has been instructions and warnings on the FUJIFILM Instant ejected (the camera stops Film “instax SQUARE” pack.
Adjusting/Processing Images (Eff ect) You can select an effect menu directly by pressing a button on the rear to adjust the image effect while the shooting/ playback screen is displayed. Filter Type Details Follow the steps below to select a filter. Immerse Adds saturation and shadows.
Adjusting/Processing Images (Eff ect) (Continued) Adjusting the Brightness Vignette Follow the steps below to adjust the brightness. Adjust the brightness of four corners on the image. Follow the steps below to adjust the brightness. Press the (Brightness) button while shooting/ Press the (Vignette) button while shooting/ playback screen is displayed.
More on Photography Using AF/AE Lock Using the Self Timer When you take a still picture, use “AF/AE lock“ to lock focus/ Use the self timer to include a photographer in a group exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway. AF/ photo or to reduce blur when the shutter button is pressed.
More on Photography (Continued) Using the Flash Taking a Self Portrait (Selfie) You can take a self portrait using the self portrait mirror. Use the flash when shooting at night or indoors under low light. Press the MENU/OK button on the shooting screen.
Changing the Shooting Mode Select a shooting mode according to the subject or purpose. Selecting a Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Follow the steps below to select a shooting mode. STANDARD Press the MENU/OK button on the shooting screen. Select for normal photography. The flash fires automatically when the camera recognizes it is dark.
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Changing the Shooting Mode (Continued) ■Double exposure ■Split Select DOUBLE EXPOSURE for SHOOTING MODE, Select SPLIT for SHOOTING MODE, press the MENU/ press the MENU/OK button, and then follow the OK button, and then follow the procedure below. procedure below. Press , or turn the command dial to select Shoot the first subject.
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Changing the Shooting Mode ■Collage ■Time Shift Collage Select COLLAGE for SHOOTING MODE, press the Select TIMESHIFT COLLAGE for SHOOTING MODE, MENU/OK button, and then follow the procedure press the MENU/OK button, and then follow the below. procedure below. Press to select a collage pattern, and press the MENU/OK button.
Printing from Print History (Reprint) Print an image with the same settings (e.g. image effect) as those specified when you printed the image in the past. Follow the steps below for operation. Press the (Print) button. Press the (Playback) button. ¤...
Using a Memory Card This camera can save approximately 50 still images in the memory. However, using a memory card enables you to save more images. Inserting the Memory Card Caution on the memory card • Micro SD/micro SDHC cards have been approved Open the card slot cover.
Copying Images to the Computer Connect the camera to the computer and copy images. Start up the computer. Caution • Do not cause the battery to run out while copying the Ÿ images; otherwise, the images may be damaged. Turn the camera off. •...
Shooting Menu Follow the steps below to specify/change the shooting SELF-TIMER (still picture only) menu. Select a setting when using the self timer. (Page 61) Press the MENU/OK button on the shooting screen. AF ILLUMINATOR (still picture only) If you select ON, the AF-assist illuminator lights up while focusing to assist auto focus when it is dark.
Playback Menu Follow the steps below to specify/change the playback ERASE menu. Delete an image one by one or delete all at one time. Press the MENU/OK button on the playback screen. Option: FRAME/ALL FRAMES IMAGE ROTATE (still picture only) Rotate an image by 90 degrees.
Setup Menu Follow the steps below to specify/change the setup OPERATION VOL. menu. Adjust the volume of the operation, shutter, or startup Press the MENU/OK button on the shooting/ sound. playback screen. Option: OFF/1/2/3 Select OFF to disable sounds. SHUTTER BUTTON SETTINGS Assign the function for the left/right shutter button.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Image sensor 1/5-in., CMOS with primary color fi lter Eff ective pixels 1920 x 1920 Storage media Built-in memory, microSD/microSDHC memory card Recording capacity (still picture) Built-in memory: Approx. 50 fi les (still picture), Approx. 30 seconds (movie) microSD/microSDHC memory card: Approx.
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SPECIFICATIONS Printer Film FUJIFILM Instant Film “instax SQUARE” (Purchased separately) Photo capacity 10 prints/pack Film size 86 mm x 72 mm/3.4 in. x 2.8 in. Image size 62 mm x 62 mm/2.4 in. x 2.4 in. Supported image size 800 x 800 dots Printing solution 12.5 dots/mm (318 dpi, 80 μm dot pitch)
TROUBLE SHOOTING Review below if you think the camera has some trouble. If you cannot find the solution, contact a FUJIFILM authorized distributor. Or visit our website below. FUJIFILM website : http://fujifilm.com/ During operation Problem Possible Causes Solution The camera cannot be ●...
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② Charge the camera fully. The film pack cannot ① The fi lm pack is not for your camera. ① Use FUJIFILM Instant Film “instax SQUARE” only. ② The fi lm pack is not being loaded (No other fi lms can be used.) be loaded, or cannot be ②...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Printed pictures Problem Possible Causes Solution The correct date is not ● The date setting is not correct. ● Perform date setting again. (Page 71) printed. Part or whole finished ● The fi lm door was opened before ●...
If anything is wrong with the camera, never attempt to repair it by yourself. You may be injured. If this product is dropped or damaged so that the inside is showing, do not touch it. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not touch any parts or projecting parts inside the back cover. You may be injured.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by FUJIFILM responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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COMMON SENSE CAMERA CARE CAMERA CARE 1 Your camera is a precision instrument. Do not get it wet or drop it. Also, do not expose it to sand. 2 Do not use a strap made for cellular phones or other similar electronic products. These straps are usually too weak to hold your camera securely.
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INSTAX SQUARE FILM AND PRINT CARE See FUJIFILM Instant Film “instax SQUARE” for film use instructions. Follow all instructions for safe and proper use. 1 Keep the film in a cool place. Do not leave the film in a place where the temperature is extremely high (e.g., in a closed car) for many hours.
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Cautions on handling the fi lm and prints For details, refer to the instructions and warnings on FUJIFILM Instant Film “instax SQUARE”. Information for traceability in Europe Information for FUJIFILM in the United Manufacturer: FUJIFILM Corporation States Address, City: 7-3, Akasaka 9-Chome, FUJIFILM North America Corp.
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