FujiFilm instax mini 12 User manual

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User’s Guide/Safety Precautions
APPAREIL PHOTO INSTANTANÉ
CÁMARA INSTANTÁNEA

2
How to install/replace the required 2 AA batteries (2 AA batteries included)
2
AA (LR6)
31

3
How to insert the INSTAX MINITM instant film cartridge
1
2
3

4
How to eject the black INSTAX MINI instant film cover
31
2

5
How to remove the INSTAX MINI instant film cartridge
1
2
3

6
Names of Parts
Front
2 13
4
5
6
8
9
12
10
7
11
Back
15
16
12
18
14 13
17
1 Film ejection slot
2 Flash light sensor
3 AE light sensor
4 Flash lampface
5 Viewfinder
6 Shutter button
7 Lens cover / Lens
8 Selfie mirror
9 Lens barrel
10 Lens ring / Power
11 Flash charging lamp
12 Strap eyelet
13 Viewfinder eyepiece
14 Back cover lock
15 Film confirmation window
16 Back cover
17 Film counter
18 Battery lid
●For instructions on how to insert batteries and how to insert and remove an INSTAX MINI instant film pack, see
pages 2 to 5.

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Taking Pictures
Do not open the back camera cover until you have used all
images in the loaded INSTAX MINI film pack. Opening the
camera door will expose the remainder of the unused film
pack, turning it white and rendering it no longer usable.
1 Once the batteries are loaded, turn on the
camera by rotating the lens ring to ON.
The lens barrel extends and the flash charging lamp
blinks and then lights up. (Blinking indicates that the
flash is charging.)
2 Hold the camera, look through the viewfinder
of the camera to frame your desired
composition, and press the shutter button.
* The shutter button cannot be pressed while the
flash is charging.
3 When the sound of the film being ejected
stops, grasp the edge of the ejected film and
take the film out.
The film counter decreases in numerical order,
counting down from "10" with each photo taken. "0"
will be displayed when the film is finished and after
the last photo has been taken.
4 When you have finished taking photos, turn off
the camera by rotating the lens ring to OFF.
If the camera malfunctions, remove the batteries while
the power is on and then reinsert them to reset the
camera.

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Taking a Photo in Close-Up Mode
Taking a close-up
Close-Up Mode allows you to take a close-up photo of
your subject.
1 Turn the lens ring to the “CLOSE-UP” position
and the lens barrel will pop out automatically.
The viewfinder field of view switches to the
close-up shooting setting.
2 Hold the camera so that the mark in the
viewfinder is in the center of the subject, then
press the shutter button to take a photo.
30cm-50cm
Taking a picture of yourself
You can also use Close-Up Mode to take selfies.
Confirm your composition using the selfie mirror at the
front of the lens, then you can take a photo.
1 Turn the lens ring to the “CLOSE-UP” position
and the lens barrel will pop out automatically.
The viewfinder field of view switches to the
close-up shooting setting.
2 Hold the camera securely so that your face is
roughly 11.8 inches to 19.7 inches (30 cm - 50
cm) away from the end of the lens.
30cm-50cm
3 Confirm the composition using the selfie
mirror, then push the shutter button to take
the photo.

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Precautions for Taking Photos
Precautions for Holding the Camera
Correct way to
hold
Do not cover the
flash lampface
with your finger
Do not cover the
flash light sensor
and AE light
sensor 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 mark in 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.
Distances for Normal Mode and Close-Up Mode
• In normal mode, take a photo at a distance of at least
19.7 inches (0.5 m) from the subject. The effective flash
range is up to approximately 7.2 ft (2.2 m).
• Use Close-Up Mode when holding the camera closer
than 19.7 inches (0.5 m) from the subject. Close-Up Mode
allows you to take photos at a range of 11.8 inches to
19.7 inches (30 to 50 cm) from the subject.
Flash charging lamp statuses and error solutions
Flash charging
lamp status
Description
Lit Ready to take a photo.
Off Camera is off.
Slow flashing The flash is charging. Please wait
until the charging lamp lights.
Repeated slow
flashing and
quick flashing
The battery voltage is low.
Quick flashing
An error has occurred.
• The film is jammed.
• Incorrect lens ring position.
• Other error

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Main errors Solution
The battery
voltage is low
Replace the batteries with new ones
(alkaline batteries).
Film jammed
Do not pull out the film. Remove the
batteries and reinsert new alkaline
batteries. It may be possible to eject
the film after these steps are taken.
Incorrect lens
ring position
Set the lens ring in the proper
position.
Other
The camera may be malfunctioning.
Remove and reinsert the batteries
while the power is on.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
●Do not use this product and its accessories for a
purpose other than taking instant photos.
●This product has been designed with safety in mind,
but please read the following safety precautions
carefully and then use the product correctly.
●After reading this User's Guide, be sure to keep it
in an easy-to-access place where you can refer to it
whenever necessary.
WARNING
This symbol indicates danger, which could result in
product damage, injury or death. Follow the instructions
indicated to avoid damage to the camera or injury.
CAUTION
This indicates a matter that may lead to injury or physical
damage if ignored or incorrectly handled.
WARNING
Never attempt to take this product apart. You may be
injured.
Do not touch this product if the inside of it becomes
exposed due to dropping, etc. This product has high-
voltage circuitry that may cause injury or electric shock.
If you notice anything abnormal, such as the camera
(batteries) becoming hot, emitting smoke, or making a
burning smell, remove the batteries immediately. Fire or
burns may occur (be careful not to burn yourself when
removing the batteries).