Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera User Guide

Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera

About Fujifilm

Fujifilm, also known as Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, is a Japanese multinational corporation specializing in imaging and photographic products and various other technologies and services.

Fujifilm has a long and storied history dating back to its founding in 1934 as Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. The company’s headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan.

How to insert batteries

How to insert INSTAX Mini instant film case

How to eject the INSTAX Mini instant film cover

How to remove the INSTAX Mini instant film case

Refers to each language page for how to take instant photographs

• For how to take instant photographs, refer to the English

Names of Parts

Front

Back

1. AE light sensor
2. Flashlight sensor
3. Film ejection slot
4. Flash lamp face
5. Viewfinder
6. Shutter button
7. Lens cover / Lens
8. Selfie mirror
9. Lens barrel
10. Power button
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

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, press the power button to turn the camera on.
2. Hold the camera, look through the viewfinder of the camera to frame your desired composition, and press the shutter button.
3. When the sound of the film being ejected stops, grasp the edge of the ejected film and take the film out.
4. When you have finished taking photos, turn off the camera by pushing the lens barrel back in.

Taking a Photo in Selfie Mode

To switch from the selfie mode to normal shooting mode, turn off the camera by pushing the lens barrel back in and then turn it on again.

Take a photo of yourself

If you shoot in selfie mode, you can take a picture of yourself using the selfie mirror on the front of the camera to confirm your exposure.

1. Pull out the lens barrel until the SELFIE ON mark appears.
2. Hold the camera securely with both hands so that your face is roughly 11.8 inches to 19.7 inches (30 cm to 50 cm) away from the lens.
3. Confirm the composition using the selfie mirror, then push the shutter to take the photo.

Taking a closeup

If you shoot in selfie mode, you can move the camera close to the subject and take a close-up.

1. Pull out the lens barrel until the SELFIE ON mark appears.
2. Hold the camera so that the mark in the viewfinder sits slightly to the upper right of the center of the subject, then press the shutter button to take a photo.

Precautions for Taking Photos

Precautions for Holding the Camera

• The correct way to hold
• Do not cover the flash lamp face with a finger
• Do not cover the flashlight sensor and AE light sensor with a finger
• Take care that a finger or the strap does not cover the flashlight sensor, AE light sensor, flash lamp face, lens, or film ejection slot.
• Hold the camera so that the flash lamp face 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.

Distances for Normal Mode and Selfie 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 8.9 ft (2.7m).
• When holding the camera closer than 19.7 inches (0.5 m) from the subject, use the selfie mode. Use the selfie mode to capture a close-up within the range of 11.8 inches to 19.7 inches (30 to 50 cm).

Flash charging lamp states and error solutions

Flash charging lamp state	Description
Lit	Ready to take a photo?
Off	The camera is off.
Flashing slowly	Charging the flash. Please wait until the flash charging lamp lights. Charging normally takes 3 to 10 seconds to complete.
Flashing quickly	An error has occurred.

Main errors	Cause and solution
Battery check failed	The flash cannot be charged because the battery voltage is insufficient. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Film jammed	Do not forcibly pull out the film. Removing and reinserting the batteries while the power is on may enable the film to be ejected.

Safety Precautions

• Do not use this product and its accessories for a purpose other than taking 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 indicates a matter that may lead to death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.

• Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may occur.
• 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 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).
• Never take flash photographs of people riding bicycles, driving cars, skateboarding, riding a horse, and the like.
• The flash can be startling, distract, frighten animals, and otherwise cause an accident.
• If you drop the camera in water or if water or a piece of metal or other foreign object gets inside, remove the batteries immediately. Heat generation or fire may occur.
• Do not use this camera in places where there is flammable gas or near-open gasoline, benzine, paint thinner, or other unstable substances that can give off. dangerous vapors. Doing this could result in an explosion or fire.
• Keep the product out of the reach of infants and small children. Injury may occur.
• Do not disassemble, heat the batteries, throw them in a fire, or put them in an electrical short circuit. The batteries may rupture.
• Use only AA (LR6) batteries. Heat generation or fire may occur if other batteries are used.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of infants. An infant may accidentally swallow a battery. In the event that a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

CAUTION

This indicates a matter that may lead to injury or physical damage if ignored or incorrectly handled.

• Do not get this product wet or handle it with wet hands. Electric shock may occur.
• Using a flash too close to a person’s eyes may in the short term affect their eyesight. Take care when taking pictures of infants and young children.
• Take care not to make a mistake with the polarities when inserting the AA (LR6) batteries.
• Damages to the surroundings may occur due to the camera being damaged or its battery fluid leaking out.
• Do not touch moving parts inside the camera. You may be injured.

Handling

Handling of Camera

1. The camera is a precision instrument, so do not get it wet, drop it, or subject it to shock. Also, do not place the camera where it will be exposed to sand, dirt, dust, or other particles.
2. Before using a commercially available strap, check the strength of the strap. Be especially careful when using a strap for mobile phones and smartphones because such straps are made for lightweight devices.
3. If you are not using your camera for a long interval, unload the batteries and keep them where they will avoid heat, dust, and moisture.
4. Remove soil and dust from the viewfinder window, etc. with an air blower or by wiping gently with a piece of soft cloth.
5. Do not use solvents such as thinner or alcohol to wipe off dirt.
6. Do not leave the camera in a closed motor vehicle, another hot place, a humid place, on the beach, etc. for any period of time.
7. Moth-repellent gas such as naphthalene will adversely affect the camera and film. Avoid keeping the camera and film in a chest of drawers, etc. with mothballs.
8. The operating temperature range of this camera is 41°F (+5°C) to 104°F (+40°C).
9. This camera may occasionally malfunction because it is controlled by a microcomputer. If it malfunctions, remove the batteries and then reinsert them to reset the camera.

Handling of INSTAX Mini Film and Photos

For details on the handling of film and photos, see the instructions of FUJIFILM INSTAX Mini instant film.

1. Keep the film a cool place. In particular, do not leave film in an extremely hot place, such as in a closed motor vehicle, for a long period of time.
2. Use film as soon as possible after inserting it in the camera.
3. If the film has been kept in a place where the temperature is extremely low or high, allow it to become accustomed to a normal temperature before taking pictures.
4. Use film before the film expiration date referenced on the package.
5. Avoid airport-checked luggage inspection and other strong X-ray exposure. The unused film is susceptible to the effect of fogging, etc. We recommend that you carry film onto aircraft in carry-on luggage (check with the relevant airport for more information).
6. Avoid exposing photos to strong light, and store them in a cool and dry place.
7. Do not make a hole in the film or tear or cut the film. Do not use film that is damaged.
8. Do not cut or disassemble the film for this camera as it contains black caustic alkali paste. Be especially careful not to let infants or pets put the film into their mouths. Also, take care that the paste does not come into contact with skin and clothes.
9. If you accidentally touch the paste of unused film, immediately wash it off with plenty of water. If the paste comes into contact with the eyes or mouth, wash the area and then seek medical attention. The alkalinity of this film will weaken approximately 10 minutes after the photo is ejected from the camera.

Cautions on Handling of Film and Finished Photos

For details, see the instructions for the FUJIFILM INSTAX Mini instant film.

FCC Statement

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

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For more information, access the website below.
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/instant_photo/cameras/instax_mini_40/

CAUTION

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Suppose this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television, which can be determined by turning the product off and on. In that case, 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 product and the receiver.
• Connect the product to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by FUJIFILM responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The available scientific evidence does not show any health problems associated with using low-power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low-power wireless devices are safe.

Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.

Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.

The “INSTAX Mini 40” has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.

Specifications

Film	FUJIFILM INSTAX Mini instant film
Photo Picture Size	2.4 inch × 1.8 inch (62 mm × 46 mm)
Lens	2 components, 2 elements, f = 60 mm, 1:12.7
Viewfinder	Real image finder, 0.37×, with target spot
Shooting Range	11.8 inches (0.3 m) and beyond (use selfie mode for 11.8 inches (0.3 m) to 19.7 inch (0.5 m))
Shutter	Programmed electronic shutter 1/2 to 1/250 sec. Slow synchro for low light
Exposure Control	Automatic, Lv 5.0 to 14.5 (ISO 800)
Film Ejection	Automatic
Film Developing Time	Approx. 90 seconds (varies depending on the ambient temperature)
Flash	Constant firing flash (automatic light adjustment), recycle time: 6.5 seconds or less (when using new batteries), Effective flash range: 11.8 inches (0.3 m) to 8.9 ft (2.7 m)
Power Supply	Two AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), capacity: approx. 10 INSTAX Mini film packs of 10 exposures each * Manganese batteries cannot be used.

Auto Power Off Time	After 5 minutes
Other	Includes film counter and film pack confirmation window
Dimensions	4.09 inch × 4.76 inch × 2.56 inch (104 mm × 121 mm × 65 mm)
Weight	330 g (without batteries, strap, and film)

Information for FUJIFILM in the United States

FUJIFILM North America Corp. 200 Summit Lake Drive Valhalla, New York 10595, USA

Information for FUJIFILM in Canada

FUJIFILM Canada Inc. 600 Suffolk Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4G4, Canada

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