FujiFilm instax Pal User manual

User’s Guide (Full version)
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model number: FI026W FI026-EN-WW-01
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Table of contents
Replacing the battery...............................................................3
Removing the battery......................................................................3
Installing the battery........................................................................3
Preparation for the camera .....................................................4
Before use.............................................................................................4
Part names ...........................................................................................4
Using the Multi-use detachable ring..........................................5
Attaching the strap ................................................................................5
Using the SD card ..............................................................................5
Inserting an SD card ...............................................................................5
Charging the battery........................................................................6
Charging status........................................................................................6
Turning on/off the power...............................................................7
The camera status with the LED...................................................7
Preparation for the app............................................................8
Installing the app...............................................................................8
Connecting to the app ....................................................................8
Overview of the app ...............................................................11
Screen on the app...........................................................................11
Main screen .............................................................................................11
Menu screen............................................................................................11
Settings screen.......................................................................................12
Preparing for shooting...........................................................13
Pairing with the app...................................................................... 13
Naming the camera....................................................................... 13
Selecting pre-shutter sound ...................................................... 14
Selecting a shooting format....................................................... 15
Saving images transferred to the app on the camera ...... 15
Shooting data...........................................................................16
Captured data save destination................................................ 16
When not inserting the SD card ......................................................16
When SD card is inserted....................................................................16
Number of shots/storable ........................................................... 16
Shooting flow with app..........................................................17
When shooting by connecting to the app............................ 17
Shooting flow without app ...................................................18
When shooting without connecting to the app................. 18
Transferring shooting data to the app ..........................................18
Shooting....................................................................................19
Precautions on shooting.............................................................. 19
About the mode selector switch on the bottom ......................19
How to hold the camera.....................................................................19
Taking photos .................................................................................. 19
Simple photo taking.............................................................................19
Continuous shooting ...........................................................................20
About flash photography...................................................................20
Using the Multi-use detachable ring as a simple finder ........ 20
Using the Multi-use detachable ring as a base for your
camera...................................................................................................... 20
Remote shooting using the app ............................................... 21
Interval shooting using the app................................................ 21
Gallery and INSTAX Animation.............................................22
Viewing/editing captured images............................................ 22
Create an INSTAX Animation...................................................... 23
Printing......................................................................................24
Printing images from the app.................................................... 24
Printing images directly from your camera .......................... 25
Specifications................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 27
Notes on disposing of the camera .......................................... 28
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE...................................................... 29
Simple camera care ..............................................................................29
Camera care.............................................................................................29
Bluetooth® Devices: Cautions ...........................................................30

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Removing the battery
1 Select the “L” mode and turn the screws.
2 Press and hold both ends of the camera to release
and remove the cover.
3 Pull out the wiring, remove the connector, and pull
the battery out.
• Dispose of the battery according to the instructions of the
discharge cooperation store and local government.
Replacing the battery
Installing the battery
1 Insert the replacement battery into the camera.
2 Connect the connector.
3 Place the cover on the camera and secure it with
screws.
• For information on obtaining replacement batteries, contact the
service center listed on the separate sheet.
• The battery is a dedicated item for “INSTAX Pal.”

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Rear
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Preparation for the camera
Before use
Before using the camera, check the following has been included
with your camera.
Supplied accessories
• USB Type-C cable for charging
(1)
(YG059291QBU0000)
• Multi-use detachable ring (1)
• User’s Guide (1)
The battery is not fully charged at the factory. Be sure to
charge the battery before using the camera.
Read “IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE” (page 29) for safety use.
Part names
1Power button/LED*
2Speaker
3Lens
4Flash lamp
5microSD card cover
6Reset button
7microSD card slot
8Tripod slot
9Mode selector switch
10 USB Type-C port
11 Shutter button
* For details on the LED indication status, see pages 6 and
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Using the Multi-use detachable ring
The Multi-use detachable ring can be used not only as a strap, but
also as a simple viewfinder or base for the camera. (page 20)
Attaching the strap
1 Pass the strap through the strap holes.
2 Hook it on your finger.
Using the SD card
The camera’s internal memory can store about 50 still images, but
you can store more images by using an SD card. You will also need
an SD card to upgrade the firmware. Please prepare an SD card in
advance.
* The latest firmware will be published on the product website.
* SD card is sold separately.
Inserting an SD card
Open the cover and insert an SD card into the microSD card slot.
When removing the SD card, gently push the SD card in until it
clicks and then release it to allow it to pop out. Gently pull the
card out of the slot.
Precautions regarding SD cards
• This camera is compatible with microSD cards and microSDHC
cards. Using other types of SD cards may cause damage to the
camera.
• SD cards are small and may be accidentally swallowed by infants.
Keep them out of the reach of infants. In the unlikely event that
an infant swallows an SD card, consult a physician immediately.
• Do not turn off the camera or remove the SD card during
formatting or while recording/deleting data. The SD card may be
damaged.
• Do not use or store SD cards in an environment that is prone to
strong static electricity or electrical noise.
• Inserting an SD card charged with static electricity into the
camera may cause the camera to malfunction. If this happens,
turn the camera off and then on again.
• Do not carry an SD card in the pocket of your pants. A strong
force may be applied when you sit down, which may cause the
SD card to break.
• The SD card may become hot to the touch after prolonged use,
but this is not a fault.
• Do not put any labels on SD cards. If the label comes off, it may
cause the camera to malfunction.
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Precautions regarding using an SD card on a PC
Always format an unused SD card or an SD card that has been
used on a PC or other device by inserting it into the camera and
using the INSTAX Pal app before using it in the camera.
* You can format the SD card from the Media settings on the app.
When an SD card is formatted and used for shooting and
recording, folders are automatically created. Do not use your PC to
rename or delete folders or files on the SD card. Doing so may
make the SD card in the camera unusable.
• Do not use your PC to delete images on the SD card. Always use
the INSTAX Pal app.
• If you want to edit an image file, copy or move the image file to a
hard disk or similar device, and then edit the copied or moved
image file.
Charging the battery
Connect the camera using the supplied dedicated charging cable
to a USB AC adapter (sold separately) then connect the USB AC
adapter to an indoor power supply.
• Charging time is approximately 2 to 3 hours.
• When charging starts, the round lamp on the front of the
camera lights up.
• The power delivered by the charger must be between min
1.4Watts required by the radio equipment, and max 2.5Watts
in order to achieve the maximum charging speed.
• Charging times may increase at very low or very high
temperatures.
Charging status
* If the camera is not turned on, the light will turn off after the
battery is fully charged. When the camera is turned on without
being connected to the app, the light turns white after the
battery is fully charged.
Charging The light flashes.
* The flash lamp does not light when the
camera is turned on.
Charging
completed
The light stops flashing.
Charging error The light stops flashing.
* If the camera is turned off, the lamp disappears after the battery
is fully charged. When the camera is turned on without being
connected to the app, the lamp lights white after the battery is
fully charged.
Charging from a PC:
• Connect the camera and PC directly. Do not connect via a USB
hub or keyboard.
• If the PC goes into sleep mode while charging, charging is
paused. To continue charging, exit sleep mode and then
reconnect the
USB Type-C cable .
• The battery may not be able to charge depending on the
specifications, settings or conditions of the PC.
Notes
• The battery is not fully charged at the factory. Be sure to
charge the battery before using the camera.
• For notes about the battery, see“Simple camera care”(page
29).
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Turning on/off the power
1 Press and hold the power button for approximately
2 seconds.
The LED lights up, and the power turns on.
■When turning off the power
Press and hold the power button. The LED turns off, and then the
power turns off.
The camera will automatically be turned off after 2 minutes of
inactivity (default setting). You can change the setting to “5 min” /
“OFF” in the app menu.
The camera status with the LED
You can check the status of the camera with the LED.
Both Fun/Link mode
LED state Meaning
White pulsing light Bluetooth connection is not established,
and battery level is sufficient
Red pulsing light Bluetooth connection is not established,
and battery level is Low
Pink light Displayed whilst taking a photo
Purple pulsing light Transferring images
Blue slow flash Updating firmware
Blue fast flash Firmware update error
Yellow fast flash
(for 3 seconds)
The camera’s internal memory or SD card
is full. Or the number of untransferred
images* from camera to app has reached
50 photos. Connect the camera to the app
via Bluetooth and follow the on-screen
instructions to save and continue.
*You can take up to 50 photos before
image transfer to the app is required.
• When you transfer images to the app,
the image files in the internal memory
are deleted (initial setting). You can set it
to keep images in the internal memory,
however, be aware of the maximum
number of images that have not yet
been transferred.
Yellow light
(for 3 seconds)
The battery level may be very low. If this
continues even after charging, contact us.
Red fast flash
(for 3 seconds)
A rise in camera temperature has been
detected. The camera will automatically
power off after 3 seconds.
Fun mode
LED state Meaning
Blue pulsing light Bluetooth connection with smartphone is
complete
Link mode
LED state Meaning
Green pulsing light Bluetooth connection with an INSTAX Link
printer is complete
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Installing the app
Please install the INSTAX Pal app on your smartphone before
using the camera.
• If you are using an Android OS smartphone, please search for the
INSTAX Pal app in the Google Play Store and install it.
* Requirements for Android OS smartphones: Android Ver. 10.0 or
higher with Google Play Store installed
• If you are using an iOS smartphone, please search for the INSTAX
Pal app in the App Store and install it.
* Requirements for iOS smartphones: iOS Ver. 14.0 or higher
• Even if you have downloaded the app and your smartphone
meets the above requirements, you may not be able to use the
INSTAX Pal app. This is dependent upon your smartphone
model.
Access the INSTAX Pal app download site for the latest
information on system requirements.
Android OS
iOS
Scan to download the INSTAX Pal Smartphone app
The text QR Code itself is a registered trademark and wordmark of
Denso Wave Incorporated.
Depending on the version upgrade of the app, the screen
configuration, functions, and specifications may change.
Connecting to the app
You can enjoy creating various prints such as adding text and
applying filters to images with the functions of the INSTAX Pal app.
For details on how to use the app, refer to the following site.
https://instax.com/pal/en/
1 Open the “INSTAX Pal” app.
2 Setup the app as indicated below.
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3 Check the region where you want to use the app,
and tap [OK].
4 Read the terms of use, then put a check mark in the
[Agree] box, and tap [Agree and use].
5 Confirm the privacy settings and tap [I agree to the
privacy policy].
6 Tap [Get started], then tap [Next].
7 Press and hold the Power button for approximately 2
seconds to turn the camera on.
The LED lights up.
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8 When a camera is detected, tap [Connect].
If multiple cameras are detected, select the camera to
connect from the list.
The camera’s identifier (device name) is located on the
bottom of the camera.
Note
When your smartphone’s Bluetooth is switched off, tap
[Please turn on Bluetooth] to turn the Bluetooth settings on.
9 When a camera is connected, tap [Close].
10 Tap [Next] and give the camera a name of your
choice.
To name it later, tap [Skip].
For details on how to name the camera, see “Naming the
camera” (page 13).
11 Tap [Set this name].
12 Quick instructions are displayed. Read the
instructions and tap [Let’s Play!].
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Depending on the version upgrade of the app, the screen
configuration, functions, and specifications may change.
Screen on the app
When you launch the app, you will see the main screen below.
Main screen
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Menu screen
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1Status of the camera
Displays remaining battery level and current shooting format.
2Profile
You can check the remaining battery level and “Reward Level”.
3Rewards
You will receive “INSTAX Animation”. When “INSTAX Animation”
arrives, the number of arrivals will be displayed on the icon.
4Gallery
Images taken with the camera are transferred to the gallery.
During and after image transfer, the number of images is
displayed on the icon. Gallery allows you to browse, edit, and
select images for printing.
* When connecting to the app, images that have not been
transferred will be transferred from the camera to the
smartphone. The maximum number of shots that can be taken
when not connected to the app is 50.
5Pairing
Pair with your camera.
6Pre-shutter sounds
You can set the sound that plays before the shutter sound. For
details, see “Selecting pre-shutter sound” (page 14).
7Film settings
Select the shooting format from “mini”, “SQUARE”, and “WIDE”.
8Remote shooting
Select when shooting with the app.
9Menu
Display the menu screen.
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Settings
Make various settings. For details, see “Settings screen” (page
12).
* “Remote shooting”, “Gallery”, “Profile”, “Pre-shutter sounds”, “Film
settings”, and “Rewards“ on the menu screen are the same as
those on the main screen.
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Settings screen
Bluetooth settings You can check the camera pairing
with the app, and disconnect/
connect the pairing.
Operation settings See “Operation settings” below.
Check for firmware
updates
Updates firmware.
Camera name settings Names your camera.
For details, see “Naming the camera”
(page 13).
Download settings Set whether to allow downloading of
INSTAX Animation.
Data backup settings You can back up and restore data
when changing models.
Operation settings
The main unit operation setting items are as follows.
Basic settings
Auto power off Set the time until the power turns off
automatically when the camera is not
operated.
Reset settings Restores the settings to the default
settings.
Startup LED settings Sets the pattern of how the LED
lights up when the power is turned
on.
Media settings
Media restrictions You can check original recording
data saved on the camera or SD card,
and download data to your
smartphone.
Format Format the SD card inserted in the
camera’s internal memory or
microSD card slot. All saved
recording data will be deleted.
Automatic image
deletion in the camera
You can set whether or not to keep
the recording data transferred to the
app in the camera’s internal memory
or SD card.
Audio settings
Volume settings Set the volume of the operation
sound, shutter sound, and startup
sound.
Pre-shutter sound
volume settings
Sets the shutter sound group
volume.
Reset saved audio Initialize the registered sound.
Startup sound settings Choose a startup sound.
Print settings
Date print settings Write the date on the image.
Date display Set how the date is displayed.
Image quality mode Set to [INSTAX-Natural mode] for
conventional image quality or
[INSTAX-Rich mode] for rich color
expression (default setting).
Shooting settings
Flash Make flash settings. You can select
from [Automatic] (fires the flash
automatically), [OFF], and [ON].
Exposure correction Set the exposure value.
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Pairing with the app
You can shoot from your smartphone by linking the camera and
the app.
1 Set the mode selector switch on the bottom to “F”.
The camera enters “Fun” mode.
2 Operate the app.
Tap [ ], then tap [Connect] on the next screen.
Naming the camera
You can name the camera whatever you like.
1 Tap the setting icon →[Settings] →[Camera Name
Settings].
2 After entering the characters and giving it a name,
tap [Done].
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Selecting pre-shutter sound
You can set the sound that plays before the shutter sound.
* You cannot change the shutter sound when shooting.
1 Tap “Pre-shutter sounds”.
2 Tap [Create pre-shutter sound].
3 Record audio.
• You can check the recorded sound by pressing the play button.
• If you want to redo the recording, tap [Redo].
4 Tap [Save pre-shutter sound].
When “Completed” is displayed on the screen, it is
completed.
You can register up to 5 pre-shutter sounds.
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Preparing for shooting
Selecting a shooting format
You can select the size of the image to be shot from three types:
“mini”, “SQUARE”, and “WIDE”. We recommend that you use the
settings that match your printer.
*If you edit and adjust the image on the app before printing, you
can print in a size different from the printer size.
1 Tap “Film settings”.
2 Select the shooting format and tap [Set].
Saving images transferred to the app on the
camera
By default, the data on the camera side will be deleted when the
shooting data is transferred to the app. If you want to keep the
data in the camera even after transferring the shooting data to the
app, make the following settings.
1 Tap the setting icon →[Settings] →[Operation
settings] →[Automatic image deletion in the
camera].
2 Set [Automatic image deletion in the camera] to on/
off.
When set to off, the data will remain in the camera even
after it has been transferred to the app.
For the number of images that can be saved, see “Number
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Captured data save destination
The data save destination changes depending on whether the SD
card is inserted or not.
When not inserting the SD card
If you shoot without inserting an SD card, the shooting data will
be saved in the camera’s internal memory.
• Be aware of the maximum number of images in the internal
memory.
When SD card is inserted
When an SD card is inserted, data is saved to the SD card and not
saved to the camera’s internal memory.
When connected to the app, shooting data will be transferred to
the app regardless of whether an SD card is present or not. The
data on the camera is deleted by default, but you can leave them
by setting (page 15).
Number of shots/storable
The number of images that can be shot and the number of images
that can be saved are shown below.
You can check the shooting data saved in the internal memory or
SD card from the setting “Media settings”.
• Please pay attention to the upper limit of the capacity when
setting to keep the original shooting data in the camera.
• If there is a lot of shooting data that has not been transferred,
transfer them to the app frequently.
• Shooting is not possible while shooting data is being transferred.
Number of possible shots
Internal
memory
When SD card
is inserted
When the app is not
connected
50 shots 50 shots
When connecting to the
app
([Automatic image deletion
in the camera] is set to on)
No limit No limit
When connecting to the
app
([Automatic image deletion
in the camera] is set to off)
About 50
shots
You can shoot
up to the
capacity limit
of the SD card
• The maximum number of shots that can be taken when the app
is not connected is 50.
• When connected to the app, the images are automatically
transferred to the app.
• Once transferred to the app, the original shooting data of the
camera will be deleted (when [Automatic image deletion in the
camera] is set to [Off]).
Storable number
[Automatic image
deletion in the
camera] settings
Internal memory SD card
On Does not save
(Transfer to app)
Does not save
(Transfer to app)
Off About 50 shots Saves up to the
maximum
capacity of the SD
card
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When shooting by connecting to the app
Captured images are automatically transferred when the app is
connected. Therefore, you can continue shooting without
worrying about the upper limit of memory capacity.
Pair the camera with the app.
* Be sure to set the mode selector switch on the bottom to “F”.
Take a picture with your camera or app.
The captured image is transferred to the app for each shot.
There is no upper limit to the number of shots taken, as each shot
is transferred to the app. You can continue shooting without
worrying about the capacity of the internal memory or SD card.
If you want to keep the shooting data in the internal memory
or SD card
By default, when you transfer captured images to the app, the
captured data on the camera side will be deleted. If you want to
keep the original shooting data on the camera, see “Saving images
transferred to the app on the camera” (page 15).
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When shooting without connecting to the
app
Shooting data is saved in the internal memory or SD card. When
the maximum number of shots (50 shots) is reached, a warning
announcement will be played and you will not be able to continue
shooting.
Press the shutter button to shoot.
The shooting data is saved in the internal memory or SD card.
When SD card is
not inserted
Shooting data is saved in the internal
memory and accumulates.
When SD card is
inserted
Shooting data is saved on the SD card, not
the internal memory.
Number of shots that can be taken with the camera alone
The number of shots that can be taken without transferring to the
app is 50 regardless of whether an SD card is used or not.
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When the number of untransferred images reaches the upper
limit
A warning announcement will be played from the camera. To
continue shooting, transfer the untransferred shooting data to the
app. See “Transferring shooting data to the app” below.
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If you want to keep the shooting data in the internal memory
or SD card
By default, when you transfer shot data to the app, the shot data
on the camera side will be deleted. If you want to keep the original
shooting data on the camera, see “Saving images transferred to
the app on the camera” (page 15).
Transferring shooting data to the app
Pair the camera with the app.
When pairing is completed, untransferred shooting data will be
automatically transferred to the app.
* Be sure to set the mode selector switch on the bottom to “F”.
During transfer
An announcement will be displayed on the app screen until the
transfer is completed.
* During transfer, the camera operation buttons are disabled and
cannot be operated.
Once the transfer is complete
The original shooting data on the camera will be deleted.
You can check the shooting data from the gallery or rewards box.
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Precautions on shooting
• When connected to the app, the shooting data is automatically
transferred to the app and the original image in the camera
disappears.
• If there is a lot of shooting data that has not been transferred,
transfer it to the app frequently.
• Shooting is not possible while shooting data is being transferred.
• Please pay attention to the upper limit of the capacity when
setting to keep the original shooting data in the camera.
About the mode selector switch on the bottom
Switch between “Fun” mode and “Link” mode with the mode
selector switch on the bottom.
Be sure to set the mode selector switch to “F” when shooting.
Set to “L” only if you want to print the captured image directly
from the printer.
For information on “Link” mode, see “Printing images directly
from your camera” (page 25).
How to hold the camera
• Be careful not to catch the Multi-use detachable ring or
fingers on the lens.
Taking photos
Press the shutter button to take a photo. Captured images can be
saved on an SD card (sold separately) or internal memory.
Simple photo taking
1 Set the mode selector switch to “F”.
The camera enters “Fun” mode.
2 Press the shutter button.
An image is taken and transferred to the app.
When not connected to the app
• Shooting data is saved in the internal memory or SD card.
• The maximum number of shots is 50.
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Continuous shooting
Press and hold to take up to 7 consecutive shots.
1 Set the mode selector switch to “F”.
The camera enters “Fun” mode.
2 Hold the shutter button.
Up to 7 images will be taken and transferred to the app.
When not connected to the app
• Shooting data is saved in the internal memory or SD card.
• The maximum number of shots is 50.
About flash photography
The flash fires automatically when it’s dark, but you can turn it off.
Please set in [Flash] of the menu.
Using the Multi-use detachable ring as a simple
finder
This is a guideline and not what you can see.
1 Attach the Multi-use detachable ring to the top of
the camera.
Using the Multi-use detachable ring as a base for
your camera
You can also use the Multi-use detachable ring as a base by setting
the camera in the recess of the Multi-use detachable ring.
Shooting