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The “CE” mark certifies that this product satisfies the require-
ments of the EU (European Union) regarding safety, public
health, environment and consumer protection. (“CE” is the
abbreviation of Conformité Euroéepnne.)
This product conforms with Directive 89/336/EEC.

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Page 1: ...tifies that this product satisfies the require ments of the EU European Union regarding safety public health environment and consumer protection CE is the abbreviation of Conformité Euroéepnne This product conforms with Directive 89 336 EEC ...

Page 2: ...Using the remote control switch 22 Camera faults possible causes and remedies 25 Print faults possible causes and remedies 27 Camera care and cautions 29 Specifications 30 SPECIAL FEATURES A fully automatic 35 mm compact zoom camera 1 High Quality 38 90mm Autofocus zoom 2 Drop in Film Loading 3 Film Pre winding 4 Red eye Reduction 5 Automatic Flash 6 Large Viewfinder 7 Date or Time Printing Capabi...

Page 3: ...iece 8 Autofocus Lamp 9 Camera Back 0 Date display Window for the dating model only 1 Date Mode Select Button for the dating model only 2 Date Set Button for the dating model only 3 Battery Compartment Cover 4 Camera Back Lock 5 Film Confirmation Window 6 Mid roll Rewind Button 7 Tripod Socket 8 Self timer Mode Sing 9 Exposure Counter Number 0 Red eye Reducing Flash Mode Sign 1 Remote Control Mode...

Page 4: ...flash as tested according to Fujifilm s battery testing procedure 1 Open the battery compartment cover Fig 1 Push the Cover s grained part up toward the camera back and open the Cover toward you 2 Insert the battery Fig 2 Insert the battery in the Battery Compartment minus end first then press in the plus end and close the Battery Compartment Cover Fig 1 Fig 2 ...

Page 5: ...n as possible Always reset the date after changing the battery for the dating model only If you are going on a trip or are planning to take lots of pictures take a spare battery along with you just in case you might need it This is especially true if you are travelling abroad because in some countries you may not be able to obtain the type of battery you want USING THE DATA OR TIME PRINTING UNIT T...

Page 6: ...ure If you don t want dates on your pictures bring out the Dating Unit Off sign in the Date Display Window l After changing the Camera battery always check and reset the date or time 2 Correcting the date Fig 5 PRINT Printing Mark Fig 5 A 1 Make the number for the year blink by pressing in the Date Mode Select Button q 2 Change the blinking number to the one you want by pressing in the Date Set Bu...

Page 7: ...on up through the year 2020 The Dates or time are represented by the following numbers Year 89 20 Hour 0 23 Month 1 12 Minute 00 59 Day 1 31 The year month and day are interlocked with the hour and minute When the shutter is released to take your picture the PRINT sign in the Date Display Window will blink for about two seconds to tell you the date has been printed on it ATTACH THE STRAP Fig 6 Pas...

Page 8: ...he film Fig 8 Just push the film gently into the Film Chamber Do not open the Camera Back all the way It is normally set to open about 15 or just enough to drop the film in smoothly and surely Film with a mark Advanced photo sytem on it cannot be used Always use your film before the expiration date printed on the film box Fig 7 Fig 8 ...

Page 9: ...osure roll it will prewind itself in about 20 seconds and the Exposure Counter will stop at the number 24 If the film leader the length of film protruding from the cartridge is too short or too long however you ll have to adjust it before dropping the cartridge into the camera To adjust pull the film out or wind it in so that the film tip will fall within the camera s Film Tip Mark green lines The...

Page 10: ...ns is in retracted position the shutter won t trip 2 Standard 35 mm size covering area Fig 12 Parallax Correction Mark Fig 12 A Bright Frame Fig 12 B You ll get in your picture everything you see within the Bright Frame But if you are shooting your subject form about 1 2 meters away or closer you ll get in your picture only the area falling within the Parallax Correction Mark Fig 11 Fig 12 ...

Page 11: ... apply pressure to it while it is zooming If the camera is left for approximately 5 minutes with the Power Switch on the lens is retracted automatically the liquid crystal display goes off and the camera s power goes off If the power switch is turned off then again the camera is again set ready for photographing 4 Zooming to wideangle Fig 14 To zoom to wideangle press in the lower Zoom Button ...

Page 12: ...ion the Flash side up Before pressing down the Shutter Release take your finger off the Zoom Button Keep your fingers and camera strap away from the Lens Autofocus Windows and Flash Lampface 6 Aim the autofocus spot at your subject Fig 16 Autofocus Spot Fig 16 A Aim the Autofocus Spot at your subject Make sure your subject fills the Finder s Autofocus Spot completely Fig 15 Fig 16 ...

Page 13: ...links check the camera to subject distance once again When you press the Shutter Release about halfway down do it slowly and gently 8 Take your picture Fig 18 To take your picture press the Shutter Release gently all the way down As soon as the shutter trips the film will automatically advance into position for the next shot The number in the film counter decreases by one each time a frame is expo...

Page 14: ...ack object such as a bunch of black hair which cannot reflect enough light e If you are shooting through a glass window r If there is a strongly reflecting object such as a mirror or shiny piece of metal near the center of your subject END OF FILM Your camera will expose the film frames in descending order starting from the highest numbered frame and rewind each frame into its cartridge as soon as...

Page 15: ...on as the last frame frame No 1 is exposed the Exposure Counter will switch from 0 to E and the camera motor will come to a halt 2 Unload the exposed film Fig 20 Make sure the Exposure Counter is showing the E sign then open the Camera Back and take the film out ...

Page 16: ...y opened in mid roll close it quickly wait until the film winds itself back into its cartridge then it out All the exposed frames except the last will be saved If the film is unloaded before the Exposure Counter shows the E sign the next roll you load will immediately wind itself back into its cartridge and the Exposure Counter will blink continuously see page 25 USING THE AUTOFOCUS LOCK 1 This is...

Page 17: ...way down Fig 22 move the camera back to its original position recompose your picture then take it by pressing the Shutter Release all the way down The autofocus Lock can be used as many times as necessary before tripping the shutter SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE A word on the camera s flash exposure modes Each time you press in the Exposure Mode Button the exposure mode setting will switch in the or...

Page 18: ...m wideangle 0 9 5 0 9 7 0 9 10 90 mm telephoto 0 65 2 2 0 65 3 3 0 65 4 4 Using colour negative film units m Taking ordinary pictures 1 Automatic flash mode in low light Fig 24 If you don t see any sign in area A of the LCD see illustration and the light is low the Flash will automatically fire when you press down the Shutter Release And as soon as the blinking Flash Sign c in the LCD turns off yo...

Page 19: ...hen turn off the instant the Flash fires Be sure to hold the camera still while the Autofocus Lamp is on A word on red eye effect When you photograph a person s face in dim light with Flash the eyes will sometimes turn out red in the picture This is because the light from the Flash enters the person s eyes and is reflected back into the camera lens To reduce the chances of getting red eye pictures...

Page 20: ...ig 27 Bring out the Flash Off Sign d in the LCD by pressing in the Exposure Mode Button then take your non flash existing light picture The flash mode settings will remain on until you switch them off by closing the Lens Cover To take stage scenes and indoor sports events that are beyond reach of the camera s built in flash shoot with the Flash turned off flash off mode When stooting in the flash ...

Page 21: ...utter Release The Lens will automatically focus on the part of your subject that is covered by the Finder s Autofocus Spot When you start the Self timer do not stand in front of the camera If you do you will either throw the Lens out of focus or the picture may turn out underexposed The Self timer has to be reset each time you take a picture To switch off the Self timer turn off the triangular mar...

Page 22: ...e USING THE REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH If the Remote Control Switch is not included with your camera you ll have to buy it separately Remote control switch Fig 30 Switch Muzzle Fig 30 A Shutter Operating Button Fig 30 B 1 Take out the remote control switch Fig 31 To take it out its holder just side it out To insert it in its holder slide it in until it stops with a click Switch Holder Fig 31 A Fig 30 F...

Page 23: ... and compose your picture Face the Switch Muzzle toward the camera and press down the Shutter Operating Button The Self timer Remote Control Lamp will blink for two seconds then the shutter will trip to take your picture After taking your picture switch the camera off the remote control mode Take your picture within five minutes after setting the camera to the remote control mode For best results ...

Page 24: ...g procedure If the battery runs out you can always ask your dealer to replace it for you 4 Effective switch range Fig 34 The effective range of the Remote Control Switch is about five meters when held directly in front of the camera and up to 3 5 meters when aimed at the camera at a 20 angle from all sides left right above and below Carrying the remote control switch Fig 35 Just pass the camera st...

Page 25: ... blocked the Lens barrel while it was zooming in which case the shutter won t trip because the Lens is not in normal position A party used roll of film was unloaded without winding it back into its cartridge q Change the battery with a new one w Push down the Lens Cover Button and make sure the Lens has moved out into shooting position e Unload the film and insert a new roll r Press in the Zoom Bu...

Page 26: ...Exposure Counter does not count 16 8 While taking pictures or while the film was prewinding either the Camera Back was opened or you meddled with the Camera Back Lock You did not load the film correctly Counter in LCD has turned off then reload the battery When there is film in the camera do not open the Camera Back or meddle with the Camera Back Lock Reload the film correctly ...

Page 27: ...ding indoors against a window etc w Your subject was beyond reach of the camera s built in flash q Aim the Autofocus Spot correctly at your subject or use the Autofocus Lock to take your picture w Keep the Lens clean at all times e Hold the camera still with both hands and press the Shutter Release gently down q Take your against the light pictures with the camera set to the Fill in Flash Mode w T...

Page 28: ...took your picture with the Dating Unit switched off w A white yellow orange or other bright colored object was included in the bottom right of your picture q Before taking your picture set the date and make sure it is showing in the LCD w Compose your picture so that it does not include anything bright in the bottom right where the date will be printed ...

Page 29: ...at is not enough wipe off gently with Lens Cleaning Paper moistened slightly with Lens Cleaning Fluid Never use solvents such as alcohol or benzine to clean your camera 4 In hot weather do not leave your camera in a closed compartment of your car or on an ocean beach and in moist places except temporarily for a very short time 5 In case of malfunction consult your camera dealer Do not disassemble ...

Page 30: ...inks when subject is too close Shutter Programmed electronic shutter Exposure Control Automatic W EV 10 25 9 17 ISO 100 T EV 13 5 9 17 ISO 100 indicates values for flash off mode Film Speed Setting Automatic with ISO 50 1600 DX roll film Film Loading Drop in system automatic threading Film Advance Automatic motorized film prewind system re winding unnecessary provision for mid roll rewinding LCD S...

Page 31: ... mid run provided with countdown lamp Power Source One CR123A lithium battery or comparable battery Remote Control Switch Infrared system operates camera shutter about 5 m effective range from camera front available as camera accessory or separately Others Built in lens cover lens cover serves as safety lock when closed film confirmation window tripod socket provision for remote control shutter re...

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