FujiFilm KLASSE W User manual

Owner’s Manual
Read before using
this camera.
Preparation
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please follow the instructions given in this manual carefully.
Basic
Advance
Mode

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Features
Accessories
The product includes following accessories. Make sure to check the contents of the package.
Lithium battery CR2 (1) Owner’s Manual (this document) (1)
Neck Strap (1) Warranty Certificate (1)
The 28mm F2.8 and 38mm F2.8 SUPER-EBC FUJINON lens delivers high quality images.
The program AE mode offers beginners easy photo taking while the aperture AE mode widens
the range of expression.
High-speed shutter up to 1/500 sec. with aperture setting of F2.8 enables various photos to be
taken.
The viewfinder display shows all functions you need such as shutter speed (in 1/2 step) and the
exposure modes.
Versatile aperture techniques realized with the easy-to-use exposure compensation dial and
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) function.
The separate AF lock button best suitable for snapshot photography
The film sensitivity mode enables you to set the film speed (ISO) manually.
mode generates “natural” photos with non-flash shooting while using an ultra-sensitive film.

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Contents
Symbols used in this manual
: Reference information
: Cautions
Features ......................................... 2
Important Safety Notice ..........................4
Part Names...................................... 6
Preparation
Attaching the Strap............................12
Loading the Battery ...........................12
Turning the Camera ON .......................14
Turning the Camera OFF......................14
Checking the Battery ..........................15
Turning the

LCD Light Button ON/OFF........15
Setting Date and Time.......................... 16
Selecting the Date Mode ......................18
Basic
Loading a Film ................................19
Start Photographing ...........................22
Unloading a Film / Removing a Film in Mid-Roll . . 28
Advance
AF (Auto-Focus) Lock Photography............30
AF (Auto-Focus) Lock Photography
Using Button ...........................32
Aperture AE Photography .....................34
Exposure Compensation ......................38
Mode
Selecting Modes ..............................40
List of Modes .................................43
Selecting Flash Mode .........................44
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
Photography ......................48
$Manual-Focus Photography ..........52
Bulb Photography ..................56
Self Timer Photography .............60
Film Sensitivity Setting ..............64
Mode Setting ...........................68
Custom Setting..................................70
Connecting a Cable Release ....................73
Reference Data .................................74
Displays in Viewfinder and LCD .................77
Troubleshooting .................................78
Common Sense Camera Care...................82
Main Specifications..............................84
After-sales Service ..............................86

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Do not use this product and accessories for any purposes other than photographing.

This product is designed with safety in mind. Read the contents of this manual carefully and use the
product properly.
After reading, keep this manual always at hand for future reference.
Warning Caution
Indicates information which, if ignored, could cause
death or serious injury.
Indicates information which, if ignored, could result
in personal injury or physical damage.
Warning
Do not disassemble this product. It may cause electric shock.
If an internal part of the camera is exposed, do not touch the part. It may include a high-voltage
portion, causing electric shock.
If the camera (or battery) shows any unusual condition such as heat, smoke emission, or burning,
remove the battery immediately. It may cause fire or burns. (Take precaution to avoid burn injury
when removing the battery.)
Do not fire the flash directly into anyone's eyes from close-up. It may adversely affect their eyesight
temporarily. Take extra precaution regarding the light from the flash when photographing infants.
When the camera is dropped in water, or when water drops, metal or other foreign substances
enter into the internal parts, remove the battery immediately. It may cause overheating or fire.
Important Safety Notice

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Warning
Do not use the camera close to a flammable gas, gasoline, benzine, or thinner. It may cause
explosion, fire or burns.
Keep the camera out of the reach of infants. If not, infants may inadvertently wrap the strap around
the neck, causing suffocation.
Do not disassemble, heat, throw into fire, charge or short the battery. It may cause the battery to burst.
Do not use any battery other than the one specified. It may cause overheating or fire.
Keep the battery out of the reach of infants. Infants may inadvertently swallow it. If the battery is
swallowed, seek a medical treatment immediately.
Caution
Do not wet the camera with water or touch the camera with a wet hand. It may cause electric
shock.
Do not fire the flash toward a driver of any vehicles including bicycles, cars and trains. It may cause
a traffic accident.
Do not insert the battery in wrong direction. It may cause the bursting of battery, or leaking of
battery liquid which may cause fire, injury or damage of surroundings.
This mark certifies that this product satisfies the requirements of the EU (European Union) regarding
safety, public health, environment and consumer protection. (“CE” is the abbreviation of Conformité
Européenne.)

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Mode button(

P. 4 0 )
Mode dial(

P. 4 1 )
LCD light button(

P. 1 5 )
Auxiliary AF light
Flash(

P. 26, 35, 44)
Part Names Details of each part are described in the page indicated.
Shutter button(

P. 25)
Main dial
(

P. 1 4 , 22, 34)
Strap lug (

P. 1 2)
Self timer lamp
(

P. 6 3)
AF (Auto-focus) window
AE light sensor
Viewfinder
window
Exposure compensation dial
(

P. 39)
Lens/Lens cover(

P. 1 4 )
Release socket
(

P. 7 3)
Hood mount (optional)
AF Lock/OK button(

P. 32, 41)

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Viewfinder eye-piece(

P. 9 , 24, 77)
Film confirmation window(

P. 20)
Camera back(

P. 20, 28)
Film pressure plate
(date select) button(

P. 1 6 , 1 8 )
(date set) button(

P. 1 6 )
Mid-roll rewind button(

P. 29)
Film compartment(

P. 21)
Film tip mark(

P. 21)
(FILM TIP)
Battery cover(

P. 1 3)
Film take-up spool(

P. 21) Tripod socket
Camera back lock
(

P. 20, 28)
The image is KLASSE W.

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Main Function of Each Part
Operation Function Reference page
/Main dial Turning off the camera P.
14
Program AE mode P. 22
Aperture setting at the aperture AE mode P. 34
0Mode button Selecting a mode P.
40
1Mode dial Changeover of settings for each mode P.
41
2
(Auto-focus/OK) button AF lock P. 32
Finalizing the mode setting P. 41
3LCD light button Lighting up the backlight of the LCD P.
15
4Exposure compensation dial Exposure compensation setting P.
39
5(date select) button Changeover of date settings and date modes P.
16
,
18
6(date set) button Finalizing the date setting P.
16
7
Film mid-roll rewind button Rewinding a partly used film P. 29
Part Names

<KLASSE W> <KLASSE S>
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Name Function Reference page
/Framing area Composing the picture within this frame P.
24
0AF(Auto-focus) frame Focusing the subject (you wish to photograph) in this frame. P.
24
1Parallax correction guides Composing the picture within this mark when the distance
to subject is around the range of approximately 0.3m to 0.7m
in KLASSE W and 0.4m to 0.9m in KLASSE S.
P.
24
2$Manual Focus Displayed when the manual focus is selected. P.
52
3Exposure compensation Displayed when setting the exposure compensation or AEB
is selected.
P.
39
,
50
4Focus mark Appears when the camera is in focus. P.
25
5Shutter speed The shutter speed is displayed. P.
25
,
37
6Flash mark Displayed when the flash is fired. P.
25
,
37
Viewfinder

AEB compensation amount
Bulb timer
Date
Distance to the subject
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Liquid Crystal Display (Appearance when all signs are displayed)
Name Function
Reference
page
/Film counter The number of shots is displayed. P.
21
0Aperture The aperture used in the program AE mode is displayed.
When pressing the shutter button halfway
P.
25
1Distance to the subject The distance to the subject is displayed.
When pressing the shutter button halfway
P.
25
2Exposure compensation Displayed when setting the exposure compensation. P.
39
3Date YY MM DD/ MM DD YY/ DD MM YY/ DD HOUR MINUTE / None P.
18
4Battery status The battery status is displayed. P.
15
Part Names

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Name Function
Reference
page
Flash
mode
5Auto flash mode Automatically fires the flash when the background is dark. P.
45
6Flash-off Mode The flash does not fire. P.
46
7Fill-in flash Mode Fires the flash even when the background is blight. P.
46
8Red-eye reduction
flash mode
Pre-fires the flash just before a photo is taken to reduce the red-
eye effect.
P.
47
9
Night (Slow
synchro.) mode
Fill-in flash mode at slow shutter speed P. 47
:
Night portrait
(Slow synchro.) mode
Red-eye reduction flash mode at slow shutter speed P. 47
;AEB(Auto Exposure
Bracketing) mode
Photographing up to three shots of a subject in combination of
correct exposure and under or/and overexposure.
The compensation amount can be selected from ±0.5 to ±1.0.
P.
48
Focus
mode
<!
Auto focus mode Automatically focuses on the subject. P. 22
=$
Manual focus mode The distance to the subject is fixed in advance. P. 52
>Bulb mode Enables a long exposure time to be set.

The long exposure setting can be selected from no set time or 1/2/4/8/15/30/60 seconds.
P.
56
?Self timer mode The timer starts when the shutter button is pressed, and the
shutter is released automatically.
The timer is selected from 2 or 10 seconds.
P.
60
@Film sensitivity setting Sets the film sensitivity manually.

The film speed (ISO) can be set to 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200, or Auto.
P.
64
ANP mode
(Only when it is selectable)
When using a film of ISO800 or higher, with this mode, the
camera detects the brightness of the subject, and matches the
aperture (from 0 to +2EV) according to the brightness.
P.
68

Preparation



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Attach the strap to the strap lug.
Attaching the Strap Loading the Battery
The battery to use
Lithium battery
CR2 1
When using a commercially available strap, make sure
to check that the strength of the strap is suitable to
hold this camera. In particular, note that the straps for
mobile phones are designed to hold only lightweight
devices.
Approximately 400 photos can be taken with the lithium
battery (under the test condition specified by Fujifilm).
When going to trip or taking many photos, carry a spare
battery in case of battery depletion. In particular, note that
the battery for this camera may be hard to obtain overseas.
Make sure to reset the date when the battery is replaced. (

P.16)
Preparation




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Preparation
Rotate the battery cover toward “”, and
remove it.
Load the battery in the correct direction
indicated by and .
Fit the red “” mark on the battery cover to
“”.
Rotate the cover toward “” and lock the
cover.

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Set the main dial to “” or an aperture value.
The lens cover opens, and lens automatically
moves out to the front. “” is displayed on the
LCD.
Turning the Camera ON Turning the Camera OFF
Set the main dial to “”.
The lens shifts back into the camera body, and the
lens cover closes. The LCD is turned off.
When turning the power on, do not place your finger on the
lens.
If the power is left on for more than 5 minutes without the
camera being used, the camera will turn itself off. To turn on
the camera again, carry out the following procedure.
Press the shutter button halfway.
Set the main dial to “”, and then return the dial to the
original position.

Lit
Blinkin
g
Lit
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Preparation
Checking the Battery
Turn the camera on and check the battery status on
the LCD.
Check the battery status before you use the camera.
The battery can be replaced even when partly used film is loaded
in the camera. However, the date should be reset.
Ample charge in the battery
The battery power is low.
Prepare a new battery.
The battery is depleted.
The shutter button cannot be
pressed.
Replace the battery.
When button is pressed, the backlight of
the LCD lights up.
When it is left on for 5 seconds, the light turns
off automatically.
Turning the

LCD Light Button ON/OFF
To turn off the backlight, press 
button.

More than 2seconds

Move to “Minute”Move to “Hour”
Move to “Day”Move to “Month”Set “Year”
Set “Minute”Set “Hour”
Set “Day”Set “Month”

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Turn the camera on and press the 
button for more than 2 seconds.
“Year” starts blinking, and the mode changes to
the date setting mode.
Setting Range
Year : '06 to '40 (2006 to 2040)
Month : 1 to 12 Day : 1 to 31
Hour : 0 to 23 Minute : 00 to 59
Setting Date and Time(Year-Month-Day /Hour-Minute) (Set it when loading or replacing the battery)
Press the button to modify the blinking
number.
The button changes the setting item.
(Year/Month/Date/Hour/Minute)
The selected item blinks.
Year/Month/Day changes in conjunction with hour and
minute.

Move to “Minute”Move to “Hour”
Move to “Day”Move to “Month”Set “Year”
Set “Minute”Set “Hour”
Set “Day”Set “Month”

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Preparation
When “Minute” is set, press the button
to complete the date setting.
To set the time by the time signal, press the 
button when the time signal points at 0.
To modify the date after the date setting is completed
Press the button for more than 2 seconds.
“Day” starts blinking, and the mode changes
to the date setting mode.

Press the button to modify the blinking number.
The button changes the setting
item. (Day/Hour/Minute/Year/Month)
When “Month” is set, press the 
button to complete the date setting.


Year Month Day
Day Hour Minute
Date not
imprinted
Month Day Year
Day Month Year
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The date mode selected is imprinted on the lower
right side of the photo.
Selecting the Date Mode
When the button is pressed, the date mode
is changed in order shown in the figure above.
The date is imprinted in the selected mode.
The date on a photo may not be clearly visible in some
background conditions.
The date is imprinted when the film is wound to next frame.
When more than the specified number of photos were taken,
the date may not be imprinted on the last frame.
When “” is selected, the date is not imprinted on
photos.

Basic
Number of exposures
Film speed
DX mark
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Basic
Loading a Film
Use 135 film with a DX coding mark on the film box and the cassette.
Films other than listed above or without the DX mark are automatically set at ISO100.
Avoid direct sunlight when loading and unloading a film.
Do not touch the lens as well as prevent dirt or dust from entering the camera, when loading and unloading a film. If the lens
is smeared or dirt or dust has entered the camera, clean the camera according to “Common Sense Camera Care” on P.82.
Film speed (ISO)
rating to be used
ISO 25 to 3200
Number of rolls
36EXP 24EXP 12EXP
36 exp. 24 exp. 12 exp.
It may be possible to take photos more than the number of frames specified. However, the last frame may
not be printed or the date may not be imprinted to some of latest frames.




20
Check the film confirmation window to see
there is no film loaded.
Loading a Film
Do not open the back when partly used film is loaded. To
unload film, see P.28 of this manual.
Do not apply unreasonable force to the camera back.
Unlock the camera back lock.
Open the camera back.