FujiFilm instax mini 9 User Manual

• Do not grasp the lens barrel when positioning the camera; otherwise, the fi nished print may not look as expected.

• Look into the viewfi nder so that the "O" mark appears in the center. • Be careful not to touch the lens surface when you press the shutter button. Every time you take a photo, the number on the fi lm counter decreases from "10" to When the fi lm has been ejected refl ect the number of remaining photos, (the camera stops making a sound), and "0" is displayed when you have used up grasp the edge of the fi lm, then take the fi lm pack. Unloading the INSTAX mini fi lm pack

When "0" is displayed on the fi lm counter, unload the fi lm pack following the procedure below and as indicated on the INSTAX

mini fi lm pack instructions. Press down the back cover lock to Grasp the rectangular holes on the fi lm pack, then pull open the back cover. it out straight. Using the Close-Up Lens You can photograph objects close-up, and can photograph yourself using the self-portrait mirror.

• Do not look through the close-up lens at the sun or other strong light. Blindness or vision problems could result.

• Do not leave the close-up lens in places exposed to strong sunlight. Personal injury or fi re could result if the lens should

accidentally concentrate the sunbeams on an object or a person. • Switch off the camera before you attach/detach the close-up lens.

• Never turn the close-up lens when you attach/detach it; otherwise, the tabs on the back may be broken.

Attach the left tab on the back to the left of the lens (1), then attach the right tab (2) so that it clicks into place. Taking self-portraits Hold the camera securely keeping 35 cm to 50 cm Lift up the right side of the close-up lens between you and the edge supporting the left side (1), then detach of the lens. [IMPORTANT] Taking a lighter (Hi-Key) picture

This camera automatically determines an appropriate brightness for taking any given picture, and informs you by lighting the

corresponding lamp.

To take a lighter (Hi-key) picture, set the position of the brightness adjustment dial to the position of the mode darker than the

mode for which the lamp on the dial lights. Position at which the lamp lights Position to set the dial for a lighter (Hi- Key) picture Do not use the (Hi-key) function outside; otherwise, the picture may be much lighter (whiter) than you intend. SPECIFICATIONS FUJIFILM INSTAX mini film Picture Size 62 mm × 46 mm 2 components, 2 elements, f=60 mm, 1:12.7 Viewfi nder Real image finder 0.37× with target spot Shooting range 0.6 m and beyond Shutter Speed Exposure Control Manual switching system (LED indicator in exposure meter) Film Feeding Out Film Developing Time Approximately 90 seconds (Varies depending on the ambient temperature) Constant firing flash (automatic light adjustment) Recycle time: 0.2 sec. to 6 sec. ) where the lamp is lit. (when using new batteries) Effective flash range: 0.6 m – 2.7 m Two AA-size 1.5V alkaline batteries Capacity: 100 shots Power Supply (Approximately 10 INSTAX mini 10-pack film packs with new AA batteries) Auto power off time Exposure counter (number of unexposed films), film pack confirmation window Dimensions 116 mm × 118.3 mm × 68.2 mm 307 g (without batteries, strap and film pack) * Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. TROUBLE SHOOTING During operation Possible Causes The shutter release won't 1 The battery power is low. 2 The batteries are not loaded 3 Power is not turned on. 4 Camera has remained idle for roughly 5 minutes with the power turned on. The lamp on the view ● Flash is charging. fi nder blinks and the shutter release won't trip. The fi lm pack won't load 1 The fi lm pack is not for your into your camera, or won't load into your camera 2 You are not loading the fi lm pack correctly. All lamps on the 1 The battery power is low, and When you have fi nished taking a brightness adjustment it takes a long time to charge photo, push the lens barrel to turn dial blink at the same the fl ash. 2 A more signifi cant issue with the camera off . your camera has occurred. The red lamp on the view ● The battery power is low. fi nder lights up. Printed pictures Possible Causes The fi nished print looks 1 The method of measuring over exposed. (White in the subject brightness is unsuitable. 2 Brightness adjustment dial setting is incorrect. 3 The ambient temperature is low (below +5°C/+41°F). 4 The background is too dark in comparison with the subject. 5 The light sensor or fl ash sensor window is blocked. The fi nished print looks 1 The method of measuring under exposed. (Dark) the subject brightness is unsuitable. 2 Brightness adjustment dial setting is incorrect. 3 The ambient temperature is high (above +40°C/+104°F). 4 The picture was taken with direct light in front of you. 5 The fl ash lampface was 6 The background is too bright Hold the camera so that the "O" mark in comparison with the in the viewfi nder is on the upper right of the center of the subject (see the 7 The fl ash did not reach the illustration above), then take a photo. 8 The fl ash refl ected back from a mirror or window glass. 9 Grasping the lens barrel did not let the shutter work The picture is out of focus. 1 The shooting range is too close to the subject. 2 The lens is not clean. 3 Your camera was shaken when taking pictures. The picture is blurred. 1 Picture was not permitted to Confi rm the composition using develop without touching, the self-portrait mirror, then take pressure being applied or other interference once it ejected from the camera. 2 The picture did not come out The subject in the ● The shooting range is too close viewfi nder has shifted in to the subject. fi nished print. Information for traceability in Europe Manufacturer: FUJIFILM Corporation Address, City: 7-3, Akasaka 9-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo Authorized representative in Europe: FUJIFILM EUROPE GMBH Address, City: Dusseldorf Heesenstrasse 31, 40549 Country: Germany Information for FUJIFILM in the United States FUJIFILM North America Corp. 200 Summit Lake Drive Valhalla, New York 10595, USA IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

This product has been designed with safety in mind, and to provide safe service when handled correctly and in ac-

cordance with the User's Guide and instructions. It is important that both the product and the INSTAX fi lm are handled

properly and used only to take pictures as instructed in this User's Guide and in the INSTAX mini fi lm instructions. For

your ease and safety, please follow what is written in this User's Guide. It is also a good idea to keep this User's Guide in a

safe, easy to fi nd place where you can refer to it if needed.

This symbol indicates danger, which could result in injury or death. Please follow these instructions.

Never attempt to take this product apart. There is a danger of an electric shock.

If this product is dropped or damaged so that the inside is showing, do not touch it. There is danger of an electric shock.

If the camera or the batteries inside become hot, begin to smoke, make a burning smell or show any sign of unusual condition,

remove the batteries right away. Use gloves to keep from burning your hands. Not removing batteries could result in burns or fi re.

Using a fl ash too close to a person's eyes may for the short term aff ect the eyesight. Take care when taking picture of infants

and young children.

If your camera gets wet or if something such as pieces of metal get inside, remove the batteries right away to avoid heat

buildup or a fi re starting inside the camera.

Do not use this camera in places where there is fl ammable gas or near open gasoline, benzene, paint thinner or other

unstable substances which can give off dangerous vapors. Doing so could result in explosion or fi re.

Store your camera out of the reach of infants and young children. Failure to do this could result in serious injury. (For

example, the strap could become wrapped around a child's neck and cause choking.)

Never take apart the batteries. Do not subject them to heat, throw them into an open fi re, or attempt to short-circuit them.

Doing so could result in the batteries exploding or splitting open causing burns or fi re.

Only use specifi ed batteries in this product. Use of incorrect type of batteries could cause explosion. Dispose of used

batteries according to battery disposal instructions. 1 Replace the batteries with new ones.

Make sure batteries are stored in a safe, secure place and well out of the reach of any infants, young children or pets. Improper

2 Load the batteries correctly.

storage could result in a child swallowing a battery. (If a child swallows a battery, call a doctor or a hospital right away.)

3 Press the power button to turn on the power.

Do not look through the close-up lens at the sun or other strong light. Blindness or vision problems could result.

4 Press the power button after retracting the lens or press the Never get this product wet or handle it with wet hands. Doing so may result in an electric shock. shutter release button to restore the power-on state.

Never take fl ash photographs of people riding bicycles, driving cars or riding a horse. The fl ash can distract the driver and

frighten the animal, possibly causing an accident. Make sure that the battery ● Wait until the lamp on the brightness adjustment dial is lit leakage may cause a fi re, injury, and contaminate the environment. without blinking. Do not touch moving parts inside the camera. You may be injured. When using the camera, make sure that the battery cover is attached; otherwise, you may be injured.

Do not leave the close-up lens in places exposed to strong sunlight. Personal injury or fi re could result if the lens should

1 Use FUJIFILM INSTAX mini fi lm only. (No other fi lms can be accidentally concentrate the sunbeams on an object or a person. 2 Match the yellow line on the fi lm pack with the yellow Do not swing around the camera. You may be injured. positioning mark in your camera. Follow the INSTAX mini fi lm pack instructions.

The "CE" mark certifi es that this product satisfi es the requirements of the EU (European Union) regarding safety,

● Replace the batteries with new ones while the power is

public health, environment and consumer protection. ("CE" is the abbreviation of Conformité Européenne.)

turned on (when the lens is extended). This product is in conformity with Directive 89/336/EEC. For customers in Turkey: Replace the batteries only while the power is turned on. If you replace the batteries while the power is turned off EEE Complies with Directive. (when the lens is retracted), the lamps on the brightness adjustment dial blink after turning on the power even with For customers in the USA: new batteries. FCC Statement * When the problem is due to reason 1, the lamps on the

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may

brightness adjustment dial turn off after replacing the

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation. If the problem is due to reason 2, the lamps on the brightness adjustment dial blink even after replacing the

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

batteries. In this case, turn off the power and remove the

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

batteries immediately, then contact an authorized FUJIFILM repair center.

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-

tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in

● Replace the batteries with new ones.

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television, which can be determined by turn-

ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna •Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver id connected

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help 1 Point the lens toward the center of the subject and

Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by FUJIFILM responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to oper-

measure the subject brightness. ate the equipment. 2 While pointing the lens toward the subject, turn the brightness adjustment dial to set the brightness to that for For customers in Canada: which the lamp lights. CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 Before taking pictures, place your camera in a warm place Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households to bring it to room temperature. 4 Turn the brightness adjustment dial one step toward the Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) 5 When taking a picture, be careful not to cover the two small

This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be

windows next to the fl ash on the camera. treated as household waste. 1 Point the lens toward the center of the subject and

Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

measure the subject brightness. 2 While pointing the lens toward the subject, turn the

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and

human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. brightness adjustment dial to set the brightness to that for

If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators, please dispose these separately according to your local

which the brightness adjustment dial lamp lights. requirements. 3 Before taking pictures, place your camera in a cool place.

The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please

When the picture comes out from your camera, keep

contact your local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product.

it away from places or objects with excessively high

In Countries outside of EU: If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.

temperature. 4 Take a picture with the light behind you, or turn the brightness adjustment dial one step toward the COMMON SENSE CAMERA CARE CAMERA CARE 5 When holding your camera, be careful not to block the fl ash lampface with your fi nger or strap. 1 Your camera is a precision instrument. Do not get it wet or drop it. Also, do not expose to sand. 6 Turn the brightness adjustment dial one step toward the

2 Do not use a strap made for cellular phones or other similar electronic products. These straps are usually too weak to hold your

camera securely. For safety, use only straps designed for your camera, and use only as specifi cally intended and instructed.

7 Take pictures within 0.6 m to 2.7 m from the subject.

3 If you are not using your camera for a long interval, unload the batteries and keep it where it will be safe from heat, dust, and

8 Adjust your position in taking the picture away from the mirror or window glass.

4 Remove soil and dust from the lens, viewfi nder window, etc. with an air blower and by wiping lightly with a piece of soft cloth.

9 Do not grasp the lens barrel when you take pictures. 5 Do not use solvent such as thinner and alcohol to remove soil. 6 Keep the fi lm chamber and camera interior clean to avoid damaging fi lms.

7 In hot weather, do not leave your camera in a closed car or on the beach, and do not leave it in moist places.

1 Take pictures with a distance of at least 0.6 m between you

8 Moth repellent gas such as naphthalene adversely aff ects your camera and fi lms. Avoid keeping your camera or fi lms in a chest

and your subject. 2 Clean the lens. with mothballs. 3 Hold your camera fi rmly and press the shutter release

9 Your camera is computer-controlled. If you should experience an operational issue, remove the batteries and then reload them.

button gently.

0 Note that the temperature range within which your camera can be used is +5°C/+41°F to +40°C/+104°F.

1 Do not press onto or fold the picture. INSTAX mini FILM AND PRINT CARE 2 Do not block the fi lm exit with your fi nger.

See FUJIFILM INSTAX mini fi lm for fi lm use instructions. Follow all instructions for safe and proper use.

1 Keep the fi lm in a cool and dry place. Do not leave the fi lm in a place where the temperature is extremely high (e.g., in a closed car).

2 When you load a fi lm pack, use the fi lm as soon as possible.

3 If the fi lm has been kept in a place where the temperature is extremely high or low, bring it to room temperature before start-

ing to take pictures. 4 Be sure to use the fi lm before the expiration or "Use Before" date. ● Take pictures with a distance of at least 0.6 m between you

5 Avoid airport checked luggage inspection and other strong X-ray illumination. The eff ect of fogging, etc. may appear on un-

and your subject.

used fi lm. We recommend that you carry the camera and/or the fi lm onto the aircraft as carry-on luggage. (Check with each