CPL10B112-101
Parts Name
1
Film ejection slot
11
Brightness adjustment dial
2
Light sensor
12
Pow er button
3
Flash lampface
13
Flash charging lamp
4
Viewfinder
14
Back cover lock
5
Shutter button
15
Film pack confirmation windo w
6
Lens/Lens co ver
16
Back cover
7
Self-portrait mirror
17
Film counter
8
Lens barrel
18
Eyepiece
9
Strap hook
19
Battery lid
10
Brightness indicator
20
T abs (Back)
Inserting Batteries
Push up the battery lid lock, then slide
o the battery cover .
Insert two AA batteries matching the
C
and
D
polarities.
Slide on the battery lid to close.
Loading the INST AX mini F ilm P ack
Press down the back cov er lock
to open the back cover .
Hold both sides of the lm pack, align the
yellow marks on the camera and the lm pack
as indicated on the INST AX mini lm pack
instructions, then insert it straight.
Close the back cover until the back
cover lock clicks into place.
[IMPORT ANT ] T ak ing Pictures
Press the power butt on to turn the camera on.
The ash charging lamp on the left of the eyepiece
starts blinking. (Indicates the ash is charging .)
Y ou cannot take a photo while the lamp is blinking.
When the lm has been ejected
(the camera stops making a sound),
grasp the edge of the lm, then take
it out.
When you have nished taking a
photo, push the lens barrel to turn
the camera o .
Turn the camera t oward the subject, then turn
the brightness adjustment dial to move to the
position (
/ / / ) where the lamp is lit.
SPECIFICA TIONS
Every time you take a photo, the number
on the lm counter decreases from “10” to
re ec t the number of remaining photos ,
and “0“ is displayed when y ou have used up
the lm pack.
Y ou can photograph objects close-up, and can photograph yourself using the self-portrait mirror .
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.
Hold the camera so that the “ O” mark
in the view nder is on the upper right
of the center of the subject (see the
illustration above), then take a photo .
Lift up the right side of the close-up lens
supporting the left side (
1
), then detach
it (
2
).
W ARNING
• Do not look through the close-up lens at the sun or other strong light. Blindness or vision problems could result.
Caution
• Do not leav e 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 o 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 .
Hold the camera securely
keeping 35 cm to 5 0 cm
between you and the edge
of the lens.
Con rm the composition using
the self-portrait mirror, then take
a photo.
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 view nder lights
- When no lamp lights or blinks even though the power is turned on
• About 100 pictures (roughly 10 packs of INST AX mini lm) can be taken with new batteries.
• The battery performance may be reduc ed when it is cold . In this case, warm up the batteries to r oom temperature
before using this camera.
• Use the supplied batteries for validation.
Caution
• Make sure that the batteries are installed before loading the lm pack.
• Avoid direct sunlight when loading the lm pack.
• Do not use any lm other than FUJIFILM INST AX mini lm.
• When you load the lm pack, never press the two rectangular holes on the back.
• Do not open the back cover until y ou 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, r efer to the instructions and warnings on FUJIFILM INST AX mini lm.
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. T he ash has an
e ective range of between 0.6 m and 2.7m.
• 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 5 0 cm.
• In short- distance photograph y (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
• 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
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.
Using the Close-Up Lens
3
4
2
5
6
8
9
10
11
17
19
14
15
12
13
1
18
16
9
7
Front
20
When “0” is displayed on the lm counter, unload the lm pack following the pr ocedure below and as indicated on the INST AX
mini lm pack instructions.
Unloading the INST AX mini lm pack
Press down the back cov er lock to
open the back cover .
Grasp the rectangular holes on the lm pack, then pull
it out straight.
Rear
Close-up lens
V ertical image Horizontal image
T aking self-por traits
Film FUJIFILM INST AX 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 F eeding Out Automatic
Film Developing Time Approximately 90 seconds (Varies depending on the ambient temperature)
Flash
Constant firing flash (automatic light adjustment) Recycle time: 0.2 sec. to 6 sec.
(when using new batteries) Effective flash range: 0.6 m – 2.7 m
Power Supply
Two AA-siz e 1.5V alkaline batteries Capacity : 100 shots
(Approximately 10 INST AX 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 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 SHOO TING
During operation
Problems Possible Causes Solutions
The shutter release won ’t
trip.
1 The battery power is low .
2 The batteries are not loaded
correctly.
3 Po wer is not turned on.
4 Camera has remained idle f or
roughly 5 minutes with the
power turned on.
1 Replace the batteries with new ones.
2 Load the batteries corr ec tly .
3 Press the po wer button to turn on the power .
4 Press the po wer button after retracting the lens or press the
shutter release button to restor e the power-on state.
The lamp on the view
nder blinks and the
shutter release won ’t trip.
●
Flash is charging.
●
Wait until the lamp on the brightness adjustment dial is lit
without blinking.
The lm pack won ’t load
into your camera, or won ’t
load into your camera
smoothly.
1 The lm pack is not for your
camera.
2 Y ou are not loading the lm
pack correctly.
1 Use FUJIFILM INST AX mini lm only . (No other lms can be
used.)
2 Match the yellow line on the lm pack with the yellow
positioning mark in your camera. Follo w the INST AX mini
lm pack instructions.
All lamps on the
brightness adjustment
dial blink at the same
time.
1 The battery power is low , and
it takes a long time to charge
the ash.
2 A more signi cant issue with
your camera has occurred.
● Replace the batteries with new ones while the power is
turned on (when the lens is extended).
IMPORT ANT:
Replace the batteries only while the power is turned on.
If you replace the batt eries while the power is turned o
(when the lens is retracted), the lamps on the brightness
adjustment dial blink after turning on the power even with
new batteries.
* When the problem is due to reason 1, the lamps on the
brightness adjustment dial turn o after replacing the
batteries.
If the problem is due to reason 2 , the lamps on the
brightness adjustment dial blink even after replacing the
batteries. In this case, turn o the power and remo ve the
batteries immediately , then contact an authorized FUJIFILM
repair center .
The red lamp on the view
nder lights up.
● The battery power is low . ● Replace the batteries with new ones.
Printed pictures
Problems Possible Causes Solutions
The nished print looks
over exposed. (White in
color)
1 The method of measuring
the subject brightness is
unsuitable.
2 Brightness adjustment dial
setting is incorrect.
3 The ambient temperature is
low (below +5 °C/+4 1°F).
4 The background is t oo dark in
comparison with the subject.
5 The light sensor or ash sensor
window is blocked.
1 Point the lens t oward the center of the subject and
measure the subject brightness.
2 While pointing the lens toward the subject, turn the
brightness adjustment dial to set the brightness to that for
which the lamp lights.
3 Before taking pictures, place y our camera in a warm place
to bring it to room temperature .
4 T urn the brightness adjustment dial one step toward the
direction.
5 When taking a picture, be careful not to cover the two small
windows next to the ash on the camera.
The nished print looks
under exposed. (Dark)
1 The method of measuring
the subject brightness is
unsuitable.
2 Brightness adjustment dial
setting is incorrect.
3 The ambient temperature is
high (above +4 0°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 t oo bright
in comparison with the
subject.
7 The ash did not reach the
subject.
8 The ash r e ected back from a
mirror or window glass.
9 Grasping the lens barrel
did not let the shutter work
properly .
1 Point the lens t oward the center of the subject and
measure the subject brightness.
2 While pointing the lens toward the subject, turn the
brightness adjustment dial to set the brightness to that for
which the brightness adjustment dial lamp lights.
3 Before taking pictures, place y our camera in a cool place.
When the picture comes out from your camera, keep
it away from places or objects with excessiv ely high
temperature.
4 T ake a picture with the light behind you, or turn the
brightness adjustment dial one step toward the
direction.
5 When holding your camera, be careful not to block the
ash lampface with your nger or strap.
6 T urn the brightness adjustment dial one step toward the
direction.
7 T ake pictures within 0.6 m to 2.7 m from the subject.
8 Adjust your position in taking the picture away fr om the
mirror or window glass.
9 Do not grasp the lens barrel when y ou take pictures.
The picture is out of focus.
1 The shooting range is too close
to the subject.
2 The lens is not clean.
3 Y our camera was shaken when
taking pictures.
1 T ake pictures with a distance of at least 0.6 m between you
and your subject.
2 Clean the lens.
3 Hold your camera rmly and press the shutter r elease
button gently.
The picture is blurred.
1
Picture was not permitted to
develop without touching,
pressure being applied or other
interference once it ejected
from the camera.
2 The picture did not come out
smoothly.
1 Do not press onto or f old the picture.
2 Do not block the lm exit with your nger .
The subject in the
view nder has shifted in
nished print.
● The shooting range is too close
to the subject.
● T ake pic tures with a distance of at least 0.6 m between y ou
and your subject.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY NOTICE
This product has been designed with safety in mind, and to provide saf e service when handled correctly and in ac-
cordance with the User’ s Guide and instruc tions. It is important that both the product and the INST AX lm are handled
properly and used only to take pictures as instructed in this User’ s Guide and in the INST AX 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 y ou can refer to it if needed.
W ARNING
This symbol indicates danger , which could result in injury or death. Please follow these instructions.
W ARNING
Never attempt to take this product apart. There is a danger of an electric shock.
I f 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 sig n of unusual condition,
remove the batteries right awa y. Use glo ves to keep from burning your hands. Not r emoving 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.
I f your camera gets w et or if something such as pieces of metal get inside, remove the batteries right a way 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 c ould result in explosion or re.
Store your camera out of the reach of infants and young children. F ailure 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 apar t the batteries. Do not subject them to heat, throw them int o an open re, or attempt to short-circuit them.
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
batteries according to battery disposal instructions.
Make sure batteries are stored in a saf e, secure place and well out of the reach of an y infants, young children or pets. Improper
storage could result in a child swallowing a battery. (If a child swallo ws a battery, call a doctor or a hospital right away .)
Do not look through the close -up lens at the sun or other strong light. Blindness or vision problems could r esult.
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 . T he ash can distract the driver and
frighten the animal, possibly causing an accident.
Make sure that the batter y C and D polarities are installed corr ectly in the camera. A damaged battery or electrolyte
leakage may cause a re, injury, and contaminate the envir onment.
Do not touch moving par ts inside the camera. You ma y be injured.
When using the camera, make sure that the batter y cov er is attached; otherwise, you may be injured.
Do not leave the close -up lens in places exposed to str ong sunlight. Personal injury or re could result if the lens should
accidentally concentrate the sunbeams on an object or a person.
Do not swing around the camera. Y ou may be injured.
The “CE” mark certi es that this product satis es the requirements of the EU (E uropean Union) regarding safety ,
public health, environment and consumer protection. (“CE” is the abbreviation of Conformité Européenne.)
For customers in Turk ey:
EEE Complies with Directive .
For customers in the USA:
FCC Stat ement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any int erference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide r easonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in acc ordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Ho wever , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter ferenc e to radio or television, which can be determined by turn-
ing the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measur es:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent from that t o which the receiver id connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by FUJIFILM r esponsible for compliance could void the user’ s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
For customers in Canada:
CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households
Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other Eur opean countries with separate collection systems)
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
treated as household waste.
Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, y ou will help prevent potential negative consequences t o the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators , please dispose these separately according to your local
requirements.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. F or more detailed information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city o ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product.
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 .
COMMON SENSE CAMERA CARE
CAMERA CARE
1 Y our camera is a precision instrument. Do not get it wet or drop it. Also , do not expose to sand.
2 Do not use a strap made for cellular phones or other similar electronic products. T hese straps are usually too weak to hold your
camera securely . For safety , use only straps designed for your camera, and use only as speci cally intended and instructed.
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
moisture.
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.
5 Do not use solvent such as thinner and alcohol to remove soil.
6 Keep the lm chamber and camera interior clean to avoid damaging lms.
7 In hot weather, do not leav e your camera in a closed car or on the beach, and do not leave it in moist places.
8 Moth repellent gas such as naphthalene adversely a ects your camera and lms. Avoid keeping y our camera or lms in a chest
with mothballs.
9
Y our camera is computer-controlled. If you should experience an operational issue, remove the batteries and then r eload them
.
0 Note that the temperature range within which your camera can be used is +5°C/+ 41°F to + 40°C/+10 4°F .
INSTAX mini FILM AND PRINT CARE
See FUJIFILM INSTAX mini lm for lm use instructions. Follow all instructions for safe and proper use.
1
Keep the lm in a cool and dry place. Do not leave the lm in a place where the temperatur e is extremely high (e.g., in a closed car).
2
When you load a lm pack, use the lm as soon as possible.
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. W e recommend that you carry the camera and/or the 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 INST AX mini lm. I f lm becomes damaged, do not use .
Cautions on handling the lm and prints
For details, r efer to the instructions and warnings on FUJIFILM INST AX mini lm.
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 3 1, 4 054 9
Country: Germany
Information for FUJIFILM in Canada
FUJIFILM Canada Inc.
600 Suffolk Court, Mississauga, Ontario L 5R 4G 4
Information for FUJIFILM in the United States
FUJIFILM North America Corp.
200 Summit Lake Drive
Valhalla, New York 105 95 , USA
Press the power butt on to
turn the camera on.
The ash charging lamp on
the left of the eyepiece starts
blinking. (Indicates the ash is
charging.)
When you press the shutter button, the
lm cover (black) is ejected, and the lm
counter display on the back changes from
“S” to “10” .
After the lm cover has been ejected
(the camera stops making a sound),
grasp the edge of the lm, then take it
out.
Y our camera is now ready to take a
photo.
[IMPORT ANT ] T ak ing a lighter (Hi-K ey) pic ture
Position at which the lamp lights
Position to set the dial f or a ligh ter (Hi-
Key) picture
This camera automatically determines an appropriate brightness for taking any g iven picture, and informs you by lighting the
corresponding lamp.
T o take a lighter (Hi-key) pic ture , 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.
Caution
Do not use the (Hi-key) function outside; otherwise, the pic ture ma y be much
lighter (whiter) than you intend.
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