FujiFilm Zoomdate 140 User manual

OWNER,S MANUAL
•Fujinon38-140mmAutoFocusZoomLens
•Sure-loading System with Automatic Pre-
winding
•Automatic Exposure and Flash
•Date/Time Imprinting
•Red Eye Reduction
ENGLISH

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FEATURES ............................................................................... 2
PART NAMES ........................................................................... 3
1. PRELIMINARY STEPS
ATTACHING THE STRAP ........................................................ 6
LOADING THE BATTERY ........................................................ 7
TURNING ON YOUR CAMERA ............................................... 8
CHECKING YOUR BATTERY .................................................. 8
SETTING THE DATE
(YEAR-MONTH-DAY/HOUR-MINUTE).................................... 9
SELECTING THE DATE MODE ............................................. 11
2. USING YOUR CAMERA
LOADING THE CAMERA ....................................................... 13
USING YOUR FINDER ........................................................... 17
USING YOUR CAMERA ......................................................... 19
USING THE AUTO-FOCUS LOCK ........................................ 24
UNLOADING THE FILM OR REMOVING FILM IN
MID-ROLL ............................................................................... 26
3. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE .................................. 29
USING THE SELF-TIMER ...................................................... 35
TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................... 37
COMMON SENSE CAMERA CARE ...................................... 39
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 40
FEATURES
•Fujinon 38-140mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens
•Sure-loading System with Automatic Pre-winding
•Automatic Exposure and Flash
•Date/Time Imprinting
•Red Eye Reduction
CONTENTS
The “CE” 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.)
Thisproductisinconformity with Directive 89/336/EEC.

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PART NAMES
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1AF (Autofocus) Window
2Liquid Crystal Display
3Shutter Release Button
4AE Light Sensor
5Strap Lug
6Red-eye Reduction Lamp
7DATE Button
8Self-timer/DateSetButton
9MODE Button
0Mid-Roll Rewind Button
AFlash
BSelf-Timer Lamp
CViewfinder Window
DFujinon Lens/ Lens Cover
0(→p.28)
A(→p.22,29)
8(→p.35,9)
B(→p.36)
C
D(→p.8)
9(→p.29)
2(→p.5)
3(→p.21)
5(→p.6)
6(→p.31)
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I(→p.8)
J(→p.20)
K(→p.7)
L(→p.13,27)
EAF Lamp (green)
FViewfinder Eye-piece
GFilmConfirmationWindow
HCamera Back Lock
IPower Button
JZoom Button
KBattery Compartment
Cover
LCamera Back
MTripod Socket
E(→p.21)
G(→p.13)
H(→p.13,27)
F(→p.17)
M

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Liquid Crystal Display
U(→p.8)
R(→p.34)
S(→p.35)
Q(→p.33)
T(→p.16,35)
N(→p.32,33,21)
P(→p.9,12)
O(→p.31)
NFill-in Flash Mode/
Flash off Mode/
Flash Charging
ORed-eye Reduction Flash
Mode
PDate Display
QLandscape Mode
RNight Portrait (Slow Sync)
Mode
SSelf-Timer Mode
TExposure Counter/Self-
timer Count
UBattery Status

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1. PRELIMINARY STEPS
ATTACHINGTHE STRAP
Slip the thin cord on the carrying strap through the strap lug on the side of the
camera leaving a loop. Slide the thick part of the strap through this loop and pull
tight.Take up any slack to make sure the strap is securely attached to the camera.
Do not use a strap made for cellular phones or similar electronic products. These straps are
usually too light to hold your camera securely. Use straps designed for cameras for safety.
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LOADINGTHE BATTERY
Your camera uses one 3V lithium battery
CR123A/DL 123A or the equivalent.
To load the battery.
1Open the battery compartment cover by inserting a small tool into the cover slot.
2Insert the battery following instructions in the diagram on the inside of the battery cover paying
particular attention to the position of the ,and .poles of the battery. The battery must be
inserted the right way or the camera will not operate.
3When battery is inserted properly, close the battery compartment cover snapping it securely.
∗Do not apply excessive force when opening the battery cover.
∗One lithium battery should be sufficient for approximately 200 exposures (based on our test conditions).
∗When traveling, take extra batteries to provide power for extra exposures, particularly important if you
visit areas where fresh batteries may be difficult to obtain.
∗Check the battery capacity symbol before using your camera.(→p.8)
∗After changing battery, reset the date to assure accurate date/time recording.(→p.9)
∗Do not load film before insertng the battery into the camera.
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TURNING ONYOUR CAMERA
To prepare to use your camera, first press the power supply button to turn on the power.Pressing
the button once more turns the power off.
∗When you turn your camera on, the lens cover will open and the initial display will appear in the
LCD.
∗Whenyouare finished using yourcamera,turnthepowerofftoconserve yourbattery.Ifthe power
supply is left on for more than seven minutes without the camera being used, the camera will
automatically turn itself off.
Before you turn the camera on, make sure that the lens is not blocked to avoid any interference
with the lens extending into its picture taking position.
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CHECKINGYOUR BATTERY
To determine the condition of the battery in your camera, turn it on and check the battery capacity
indicator on the LCD panel.
1on : Battery capacity is OK.
2on : Battery capacity is low. Replace with a new battery.
3blink : Shutter cannot be released because battery is exhausted.Replace with a fresh battery.
∗Check the battery capacity before you start to use your camera.

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SETTINGTHE DATE
(YEAR-MONTH-DAY/HOUR-MINUTE)
Your camera can imprint the date or the time on your picture when you make your
exposure. To set your camera for imprinting, first turn on the power and then hold
down the DATE button for at least 2 seconds or longer.
☞The year signal will blink and the camera will enter the date/time setting mode.You can set:
Year:’00 to ’30 (2000 to 2030)
Month :1 to 12 Day : 1 to 31
Time : 0 to 23 hours; 00 to 59 minutes
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1Press the button to change the blinking setting.
2Press the DATE button to select the next part of the date/time information.
☞Each press of the DATE button selects a different element in the date/time information in the
following order:
Year→Month→Day→Hours→Minutes

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To cancel the date/time setting mode, press the DATE button after changing the
minutes.
☞To set the time (hour or minute) by the radio, press in the DATE button when the time signal
indicates zero.
∗The year, month, and day will change together with the hour and minute.
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