Fujifilm Nexia 270ixZ MRC User Manual

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Consult them for details of their services.

Owner’s Manual

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health, environment and consumer protection. (“CE” is the
abbreviation of Conformité Euroéepnne.)
This product conforms with Directive 89/336/EEC.

CONTENTS

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PART NAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. PRELIMINARY STEPS

ATTACHING THE STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

LOADING THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

POWER ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SETTING AND CORRECTING THE DATE

(YEAR : MONTH : DAY/HOUR : MINUTE) . . . . . 8

SELECTING THE DATE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2. BASIC PROCEDURES

LOADING THE FILM CARTRIDGE . . . . . . . . . 11

SELECTING THE PRINT FORMAT . . . . . . . . 14

TAKING PICTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

USING THE AUTO-FOCUS LOCK . . . . . . . . . 21

UNLOADING THE FILM CARTRIDGE . . . . . . 23

CARTRIDGE MID-ROLL CHANGE

FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

PRINT QUANTITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

CHANGING THE PRINT QUANTITY . . . . . . . 42

USING THE SELF-TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

MULTI PROGRAM FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

CAMERA CARE AND CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . 47

ERRORS, POSSIBLE CAUSES, AND REMEDIES

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

LIST OF AVAILABLE TITLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

. . 49

FEATURES

• 23 – 50 mm Autofocus Zoom

• Mid-Roll Change

• Super EBC Fujinon Lens

• Multi-Programmed Retractable Flash

• Error-Free Drop-in Loading

• 3 Selectable Prints Formats

• User Select Title with Language Selection

• Print Quantity Pre-Setting Capability

• Print Quality Enhancement Through

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . . 29

THE “USER TITLE” SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . 35

CHANGING THE “USER TITLE” SELECTION

. . . . . 38

Information Exchange System

• Red Eye Reduction

• Film Safety Lock

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PART NAMES

q

t

y

u

i

o

w

e

r

!0

!1

!2

!3

!4

!5

!6

!7
!8

!9

@0

@1

(See the illustrations while you read this manual.)

q Shutter Release Button
w Strap Lug
e AE Light Sensor
r Slide Cover
t AF (Autofocus) Window
y Flash
u Self-Timer Lamp
i Viewfinder Window
o Super EBC Fujinon Lens
!0 AF Lamp
!1 Viewfinder Eye-piece

!2 Liquid Crystal Display
!3 SHIFT Button
!4 DATE Button
!5 Mid-Roll Change Button
!6 Tripod Socket
!7 Format Selector
!8 Multi-Operation Button
!9 Battery Compartment Cover
@0 Film Cartridge Compartment Cover Release

Knob

@1 Film Cartridge Compartment Cover

3

SHIFT

DATE

@2

@3

@4

@5 @6 @7 @8

@9

#0 #1 #2 #3

#4

#5 #6 #7

Muiti-operation button

Multi-Operation Button

Liquid crystal display

A multi-function button that enables the selection
and setting of all modes. It is usually used as the
zoom button, but the functions for the various
modes can be selected when it is used in
combination with the SHIFT/DATE button.

@2 Zoom Mode
@3 Mode Selection
@4 Date Correction Mode
@5 Exposure Mode
@6 Title Selection
@7 Print Quantity
@8 Self-Timer Mode

✻ Refer to the relevant sections for further details.
✻ The zoom function may not be used during

mode selection.

Liquid Crystal Display

The diagram shows all crystal displays in the “on”
state.

@9 Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode
#0 Fill-in Flash Mode/Flash off Mode
#1 Landscape Mode
#2 Night Portrait Mode
#3 Self-Timer Mode
#4 Battery Capacity
#5 Date Display (Also serving as User Title

Selection/Print Quantity/Type of Film
Cartridge/Camera ISO Display)

#6 Exposure Counter/Self-timer Count
#7 Film Cartridge Mark

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1. PRELIMINARY STEPS

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Pass the smaller loop end of the strap through the
camera’s strap lug.

Next, pass the longer loop end of the strap through
the smaller loop, and pull the longer loop end.

✻ When using a commercial strap, check the

strength and other properties of the strap.
Because straps for cellular telephones, PHS, etc.
are for light devices, be especially careful when
using them.

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q

w

LOADING THE BATTERY

Use the following lithium battery.

★ CR123A/DL123A 3V (one)

✻ One lithium battery has enough power for taking

approximately 300 shots (Based on our test
conditions).

Fig. 3

✻ If many rolls of film are used, when travelling, for

example, it is desirable to take spare batteries
(particular in areas where it may be difficult to
obtain batteries).

✻ Do not load the cartridge before inserting the

battery.

Slide the battery compartment cover toward the
arrow q, then open the cover in the direction of the
arrow w.

Fig. 4

Insert the – side of the battery first then the + side
according to the sign, then close the battery
compartment cover.

✻ After changing the battery, be sure to set the date

again. (The method for setting the date is shown
on Fig.8.)

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Fig. 5

Check the battery capacity sign on the LCD.

q on: Battery capacity is OK.
w on: Battery capacity is insufficient; provide a

new battery.

e blink: Shutter release will not trip because the

battery has no charge; change the battery.

✻ Check the battery capacity sign before using the

camera.

✻ The battery can be replaced even when there is a

film cartridge in the camera.

POWER ON/OFF

Fig. 6

Slide the slide cover all of the way in the direction of
the arrow to switch on the power.

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Fig. 7

The lens assembly will slide out and be set in a
position to enable exposure. Close the slide cover to
switch off the power.

✻ If the camera is left to stand for approximately 5

minutes with the slide cover open, the lens
assembly will automatically be retracted and the
power will be switched off. Close the slide cover
and then open it again to enable exposure.

✻ The camera may be damaged if the slide cover is

closed before the lens assembly has been fully
retracted.

SETTING AND CORRECTING THE DATE
(YEAR:MONTH:DAY/HOUR:MINUTE)

SHIFT

Fig. 8

Switch on the power and press the DATE button for 2
or more consecutive seconds. The UP and DOWN
guide lamps will blink and the camera will enter the
date correction mode. Continue to press the DATE
button to select the blinking numeral in the sequence
of year → month → day → hour → minutes.

8

Fig. 9

SHIFT

DATE

Press the multi-operation button’s UP or DOWN
button to correct the numeral blinking on the LCD.
Adjustable items are as follows.

Year : ’98 – ’28 (1998 – 2028)
Month : 1 – 12 Day : 1 – 31
Hour : 0 – 23 Minute : 00 – 59

Fig. 10

Press the DATE button after correcting the year,
month, day, hour and minutes to extinguish the guide
lamp and complete the date correction procedure.

SHIFT

DATE

✻ To set the hour or minute by the radio, press the

DATE button when the time signal announces
zero.

✻ The year, month, and day change together with

the hour and minute.

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SELECTING THE DATE MODE

SHIFT

DATE

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

With the Advanced Photo System

The date (year:month:day/hour:minute) can be
printed on the front and back of the print.
Frontprinting, which can be seen when inserted in an
album, and backprinting, which is convenient for
cataloging. Either can be used depending on the
purpose.

✻ Some photo finishers may not support the feature

for printing on the surface.

✻ Changes, such as eliminating the date, are

possible when re-printing. (Some photo finisher’s
may not support this feature.)

Switch on the power and press the DATE button to
enable selection of the date mode. The mode display
will be recorded during exposure and printed during
processing.

✻ With some backgrounds, the date display on the

front may be difficult to see.

✻ The front print surface will not be printed when

“-- -- --” is displayed. The date [year, month, day]
will be printed on the rear surface.

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Fig. 13

SHIFT

DATE

Y M D

M D Y

D M Y

T

The date mode will alternate as shown in the
diagram whenever the DATE button is pressed.

✻ The date mode will be displayed in the [year,

month, day] sequence when the date is realigned
even when a date mode other than [year, month,
day] has been selected. Select the date mode
every time the date has been realigned if a setting
other than [year, month, day] is required.
(Y : Year M : Month D : Day T : Time)

2. BASIC PROCEDURES

LOADING THE FILM CARTRIDGE

1

2

3

4

Fig. 14

With the Advanced Photo System

IX240 cartridge film is used.

✻ Confirm that the i sign or j sign on the film

cartridge is white. Cartridges in which the k and

l signs are white cannot be used. (Optical

double exposure prevention.)
(1 unexposed 2 partial 3 exposed 4 processed)

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Fig. 15

SHIFT

DATE

A

Make sure that the film cartridge mark “ H ” is not
displayed in area A of the LCD.

✻ If “ H ” and “ B ” are lit on the LCD, your camera

contains a film cartridge already exposed.
Remove the film cartridge, following the
instructions on Fig. 34 – 36.

q

w

Fig. 16

Move the cartridge cover released knob in the
direction of q and open the cartridge cover slightly.
Open the cartridge cover in the direction of w.

✻ Do not apply unnecessary force to the film

cartridge compartment cover.

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Fig. 17

q

w

Drop the cartridge q into place and then close the
cartridge cover w.

✻ Insert the battery before inserting the film

cartridge.

AB

Fig. 18

When the film cartridge compartment cover is
closed, the film is automatically advanced and “ H ”
is displayed on the LCD. While the film is being
advanced to the first frame, the film type and speed
are displayed.
(A : Film type)
(B : Film speed)

Type of film cartridge

Color Negative Positive Black and White Other

No display mno

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Fig. 19

SHIFT

DATE

When the first frame of the film is set, the usable
number of frames (the number of frames specified
on the film cartridge) is displayed in the exposure
counter.

✻ The number indicated in the exposure counter

decreases by one each time a picture is taken.

SELECTING THE PRINT FORMAT

With the Advanced Photo System

3 print formats - P, H and C can be chosen. Use the
format selector to select the format you want.

Fig. 20

Select the print format with the format selector
located on the rear of the camera.

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Fig. 21

The view through the finder will change to the style
of photographs shown when the format selector is
operated. The angle of the exposure will not change.

A : P Print (1 : 3)
B : H Print (9 : 16)
C : C Print (2 : 3)

✻ Figures in ( ) represent the aspect ratio.

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Fig. 22

●

With the close-up picture

The area visible in the part shown will be printed
when an exposure closer than approximately 1.5 m
is taken.

✻ When taking close ups, the area seen through the

viewfinder and the area actually photographed will
be different. (Because the viewfinder and the lens
are in different locations.) The parallax correction
mark is the criteria for the difference between the
area seen through the viewfinder and the area
actually photographed.
(A : Parallax correction mark)

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Fig. 23

H & P

H & C

P

C

Even when anyone of the P/H/C print format has
been selected, the size of the photograph on the film
remains the same (16.7 x 30.2 mm). Print format
selection will record the print format for each frame
and the exposure will be printed within the ranges
shown in the above illustrations.

✻ The print format can be changed when reprinting.

PHC

about 10 x 28 mm about 16 x 28 mm about 16 x 23 mm

TAKING PICTURES

Fig. 24

Open the slide cover to switch on the power, and
then hold the camera firmly with both hands.
When holding vertically, keep the flash lamp upward.

Take a test exposure prior to taking important
photographs (weddings, overseas travel, business­related, etc.,) to ensure that the camera is
functioning correctly.

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Fig. 25

Ensure that fingers or the camera strap are not
obscuring the lens of flash assembly.

Fig. 26

Press the multi-operation button’s s mark until the
required level of zoom has been acquired when the
subject is to be magnified. Press the t mark to
obtain the wide-angle zoom.

✻ The minimum distance for exposure is 0.6 m.

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Fig. 27

A

Aim at the subject so that it fills the whole AF frame.
(A : AF (Autofocus) frame)

Fig. 28

When the shutter release button is pressed halfway
and the AF lamp (green) turns on, focusing is
complete.

✻ While the shutter release button is pressed

halfway, the film speed and type of film is
indicated in the LCD.

✻ When you are too close to the subject, the AF

lamp (green) will start blinking.

✻ Note that when you are closer than about 20 cm,

the AF lamp turns on but focusing will not be
sharp.

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Fig. 29

When the shutter trips, the flash fires and the film
advances to the next frame.

✻ For bright remote scenes, the flash does not fire.
✻ The AF lamp will go off once and reappear

immediately after the shutter is released.

✻ During the charging time of the flash (when the

alarm sign is blinking “ c ”) the shutter cannot be
released.

●

In dark places, photos should be taken within the
following flash lamp ranges.

Effective flash lamp range

Film speed

Wide angle (23mm)

Telephoto (50mm)

ISO 100 0.6 - 3.5 0.6 - 1.8

ISO 200 0.6 - 5.0 0.6 - 2.6

ISO 400 0.6 - 7.0 0.6 - 3.7

(Using color negative film; units; m)

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●

In the following cases, the camera may not be
able to focus on the subject. Such subjects must
be shot using the “AF-lock” or “Landscape Mode”.
(Refer to Fig.30 – 33 and 50.)

q A bright light source such as the sun is near the

subject or there is reflected light (from the
windscreen of a vehicle, waves, etc.) near the
subject.

w A mirror or light-reflecting surfaces such as

metals are near the center of the picture.

e When shooting black light-absorbing subjects

such as hair.

r There are gaseous substances such as flame or

smoke.

t Taking pictures through glass.

USING THE AUTO-FOCUS LOCK

Fig. 30

In the composition shown above, the AF frame is off
the subject (in this case, the people). In this state
the lens will not focus on the subject.

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Fig. 31

Move the camera slightly so that the subject is inside
the AF frame.

Fig. 32

Press the shutter release button halfway down and
confirm that the AF lamp lights without moving the
camera. (Focus is locked on your subject in this
condition.)

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Fig. 33

SHIFT

DATE

While holding the shutter release button halfway
down to keep the Auto-Focus lock on, move the
camera back to the original position to recompose
your picture, then press the shutter release button all
the way down.

✻ The Auto-Focus lock operation can be repeated

any number of times before the shutter trips.

UNLOADING THE FILM CARTRIDGE

Fig. 34

When the last frame has been exposed, the film is
rewound. The exposure counter shows the number
of frames remaining after subtracting the exposed
frames from number of frames specified on the film
cartridge. When rewinding of the film is finished, an

B ” sign will appear in the exposure counter.

“

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Fig. 35

q

w

When the exposure counter shows “ B ” and the
motor stops, move the film cartridge compartment
cover release knob as indicated in q, in the direction
indicated in w, and open the film cartridge
compartment cover.

✻ Always stop the motor and check that “ B ” is

displayed before moving the film cartridge
compartment cover release knob. If you try to
open the film cartridge compartment cover before
“ B ” is displayed, the camera may be damaged,
or the film may be exposed.

Fig. 36

Take out the film cartridge after opening the
cartridge compartment cover.

✻ k is displayed on the cartridge.
✻ Do not apply unnecessary force to the cartridge

compartment cover.

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Fig. 37

SHIFT

DATE

Press the mid-roll change button to rewind the film
when the cartridge is to be ejected in the middle of
the roll. Do not remove the cartridge until “ B ” is
displayed in the exposure counter and the rewind
motor has ceased to operate.

✻ When rewinding a roll of film which is only partially

exposed. Refer to CARTRIDGE MID-ROLL
CHANGE FUNCTION.

CARTRIDGE MID-ROLL CHANGE FUNCTION

Fig. 38

With the Advanced Photo System

The cartridge can be replaced even in mid-roll. This
convenient feature makes it possible for family
members to alternate using one camera, to keep
hobby pictures separate from photographs for work,
and to interchange cartridges with different film
speeds.

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Fig. 39

SHIFT

DATE

Press in the mid-roll change button. The film counter
will display as it subtracts from the number of
exposed frames. When rewinding is completed, “ B ”
will be displayed by the film counter.

q

w

Fig. 40

When “ B ” appears in the film counter and the motor
has stopped, raise the cartridge compartment cover
release knob as shown in illustration q, move it in
the direction shown in illustration w and open the
cartridge compartment cover. The number of
unexposed frames will be displayed by the film
counter at this time.

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Fig. 41

2

A

Remove the cartridge and sign sure the sign j
appears white.
(A : Film cartridge with unexposed frames)

SHIFT

DATE

Fig. 42

When a new cartridge is loaded i, the film will be
advanced to the first frame and the number of
available exposures will be displayed.

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Fig. 43

When a cartridge that was removed in mid-roll j is
reloaded, the film will automatically be advanced to
the first unexposed frame. After that, operation is as
before.

✻ Even if you forget how many frames were exposed

on a cartridge that was removed in mid-roll, just
reload the cartridge. The camera will
automatically set the remaining number of
unexposed frames and display that number on the
LCD.

●

Cautions Concerning the Mid-roll Change Function

✻ When a cartridge that has been removed in mid-roll ( j is

displayed) is reloaded into the camera, if “ B ” blinks in the
film counter, reload the cartridge once more, avoiding the
following locations.

• Anywhere near a drier, fan, vacuum cleaner, etc., which
has a rotating motor.

• Near an active TV or personal computer display.

✻ If a cartridge is removed in mid-roll j and then loaded into a

camera which does not have the MRC function, the cartridge
will be set to exposed k and can no longer be used.

✻ A cartridge removed in mid-roll k from a camera which does

not have the MRC function cannot be used even if loaded
into this camera.

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✻

SHIFT

DATE

If a cartridge is removed in mid-roll j and sent to the
processor, all frames on the entire roll will be developed.
Expose all frames on the roll before sending the cartridge to
the processor for development.

✻ Mid-Roll change of cartridge is guaranteed only among our

FOTONEX/ENDEAVOR series and nexia series of cameras
with MRC functions. If a cartridge exposed with another
make of camera with an MRC function is used, operation may
not be normal.

3. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE

Fig. 44

Switch on the power and press the SHIFT button to
illuminate the four guide lamps ( c / / / r ).

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Fig. 45

SHIFT

DATE

q

w

Hold down the SHIFT button q and press the c
mark on the multi-operation button w to illuminate
only the c guide lamp. Continue pressing the c
mark to enable sequential selection of the exposure
mode.
The mode displayed in the LCD will be selected
when the SHIFT button is released, and the guide
lamp will be extinguished.

Fig. 46

No display : Multi program flash mode

Used during normal exposures

The amount of flash released will be automatically
adjusted in accordance with the brightness, distance
and magnification of the subject.

✻ For bright remote scenes, the flash does not fire.
✻ Refer to pages 31 to 32 for further details on the

Multi Program flash.

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Fig. 47

b : Red-eye reduction flash mode

Reduces red-eye

The flash lamp will fire briefly 5 times (pre-flash),
then fire the 6 time for taking your picture.

✻ The AF lamp sign in the viewfinder eyepiece stays

on from pre-flash to exposure. Do not move the
camera while the AF lamp is on.

●

About red-eye

When a person is photographed with flash in dim
light, the eyes will sometimes turn out red. This is
because the light from the flash lamp is reflected
back into the lens from the back (retina) of the
person’s eyes.
In addition to using the red-eye reduction mode,
observance of the following is effective in reducing
red-eye.

• Have the person being photographed look
directly at the camera lens.

• Take pictures by approaching as close as
possible to the subject.

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Fig. 48

c : Fill-in flash mode

Used when taking against-the-light pictures of a
person standing by a window or under the shade of
a tree.

Takes flash exposures even in bright locations.

Fig. 49

d : Flash off mode

Use when taking pictures using interior light or for
taking distant subjects which the flash lamp light
cannot reach, such as in a theater or stadium.

The flash lamp will not flash.

✻ When taking pictures in a dark place, we

recommend the use of a tripod to prevent the
camera from shaking.

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Fig. 50

e : Landscape mode

This is used for taking clear landscape pictures or
photographing remote (night) scenes through
glass.

Set the focus in the distance. The flash will not
operate.

✻ This feature will be canceled after every exposure.
✻ When taking pictures in a dark place, we

recommend the use of a tripod to prevent the
camera from shaking.

Fig. 51

: Night portrait (slow sync) mode

This is used for taking photographs of people at
night.

The camera will enter the slow-shutter red-eye
reduction mode (flash emitted after 5 pre-flashes) to
enable the clear exposure of both night scenes and
human subjects.

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✻

This feature will be canceled after every exposure.

✻ As a slow shutter speed is used with the night

portrait mode, ensure that a tripod is used to
prevent camera-shake. It is also important that the
subject remains motionless during the exposure.

✻ The fill-in flash mode, the flash off flash mode,

and landscape mode and the night portrait (slow
shutter) mode will be canceled when the power is
switched off.

To enable the continual use of the landscape

•

mode and night portrait mode, press the multi­operation button’s c mark for 2 or more
consecutive seconds when selecting the mode
until the mark changes from being illuminated to
blinking. The mode will then remain in place after
exposure to enable continual use. This feature
will be canceled automatically when the power is
switched off.

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Happy Birthday

THE “USER TITLE” SELECTION

Fig. 52

Fig. 53

With the Advanced Photo System

Messages or titles can be printed on the back of
prints when taking pictures.

✻ User title selection can be changed when

reprinting. (Some photo finisher’s may not support
this feature.)

Press the SHIFT button to illuminate the 4 guide
lamps ( c / / / r ).

✻ 3 guide lamps ( c / / r ) will be illuminated

during title selection.

DATE

SHIFT

✻ When you want to select both user title selection

and print quantity, set either of the functions after
taking the photograph. (Refer to Fig.65 – 67.)

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Fig. 54

SHIFT

SHIFT

DATE

q

w

q

w

Language selection:

Hold down the SHIFT button q and press the
mark on the multi-operation button w for 2 or more
consecutive seconds to illuminate the guide lamp
and set the UP and DOWN guide lamps blinking.
The language number will blink on the LCD.

Title selection:

Hold down the SHIFT button q and press the
mark on the multi-operation button w to illuminate
the guide lamp and set the UP and DOWN guide
lamps blinking. The title number will blink on the
LCD.

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Fig. 55

SHIFT

DATE

q

w

Continue to press the SHIFT button q and select
the number with the UP and DOWN w buttons. The
number displayed in the LCD will be selected when

the SHIFT button is released. (Refer to page 54 for

details on the numbers.)

✻ Language and titles cannot be amended

simultaneously. Make all necessary amendments
independently.

✻ The title number is the number “30” followed by

“_ _”. No title will be printed if you set the title
number to “_ _”.

Fig. 56

Press the shutter release button to take a picture.
The film is advanced and the selected title is
recorded.

✻ To cancel the select title mode, reset the power

switch.

✻ Although the date is not displayed, it is imprinted

on the photograph.

✻ The user select title is cancelled after every

exposure (shutter release). When the self-timer is
used, it is cancelled after the set number of
exposures are finished.

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SHIFT

DATE

SHIFT

DATE

q

w

CHANGING THE “USER TITLE” SELECTION

The title of the last exposed frame can be changed
any number of times before the next frame is
exposed. This is convenient when one has forgotten
to set the title before exposure, or when changing
the title.

✻ Overwriting is not possible if the cartridge is

Fig. 57

removed midway or the batteries are removed
after exposure.

Select the required title from the sequence available
in [THE “USERTITLE” SELECTION] and then
continue to press the SHIFT button. (Refer to Fig.52
– 56.)

Fig. 58

Hold down the SHIFT button q (with the title number
blinking on the LCD) and press the mark on the
multi-operation button w for 1 or more consecutive
seconds.

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Fig. 59

SHIFT

DATE

The exposure film is rewound once (the exposure
counter also counts back 1 frame) then returned to
the last position. The exposure counter also returns
to its original value, and the title is changed.

PRINT QUANTITY

Fig. 60

With the Advanced Photo System

The desired print quantity for each frame can be set
when taking pictures. The necessary print quantity
is simultaneously printed at the first printing so
troublesome reprinting is not necessary. 0 to 10
prints can be specified for every frame.

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Fig. 61

SHIFT

DATE

q

w

Press the SHIFT button to illuminate the 4 guide
lamps ( c / / / r ).

✻ 3 guide lamps ( c / / r ) will be illuminated

during print quantity specification.

SHIFT

DATE

Fig. 62

✻ When you want to select both user title selection

and print quantity, set either of the functions after
taking the photograph. (Refer to Fig.57 – 59.)

Hold down the SHIFT button q and press the
mark on the multi-operation button w to illuminate
the guide lamp and set the UP and DOWN
guide lamps blinking. The print quantity will blink on
the LCD.

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Fig. 63

Continue to press the SHIFT button q and select
the quantity with the UP and DOWN w buttons.
The quantity displayed in the LCD will be selected

q

SHIFT

w

DATE

when the SHIFT button is released.

✻ If you want to cancel the specified print quantity,

reset the power switch.

✻ Although the date is not displayed, it is imprinted

on the photograph.

Fig. 64

Press the shutter release button to take a picture.
The film is advanced and print quantity is recorded.

✻ Print quantity is cleared automatically after each

exposure, or when a new film cartridge is loaded.
The self-timer exposure feature will be canceled
after the preset number of exposures have been

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taken.

CHANGING THE PRINT QUANTITY

SHIFT

DATE

SHIFT

DATE

q

w

This is convenient when one has forgotten to set the
print quantity before exposure, or when one does not
want a print because of an exposure failure.

✻ Overwriting is not possible if the cartridge is

removed midway or the batteries are removed
after exposure.

Fig. 65

Fig. 66

Select the required print quantity from the sequence
available in [PRINT QUANTITY] and then continue to
press the SHIFT button. (Refer to Fig.60 – 64.)

Hold down the SHIFT button q (with the print
quantity blinking on the LCD) and press the
mark on the multi-operation button w for 1 or more
consecutive seconds.

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Fig. 67

SHIFT

DATE

SHIFT

DATE

The film is first rewound (the counter is reset to
frame 1), then advanced to its original position (the
counter is also advanced), and the print quantity is
changed.

USING THE SELF-TIMER

Fig. 68

Press the SHIFT button to illuminate the 4 guide
lamps ( c / / / r ).

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Fig. 69

SHIFT

DATE

q

w

Hold down the SHIFT button q and press the r
mark on the multi-operation button w to illuminate
only the r guide lamp. Continue to press the r
mark to select the number of required self-timer
exposures (maximum of 3.) The self-timer exposure
count displayed in the LCD will be selected when the
SHIFT button is released, and the guide lamp will be
extinguished.

Fig. 70

When the shutter release is depressed, the camera
focuses on the subject in the AF frame and the self­timer starts. The self-timer lamp (or multi-operation
button’s guide lamp) will begin to blink approximately
7 seconds after being illuminated, and the shutter
will be released approximately 3 seconds after that.
Subsequent self-timer exposures will be taken at
intervals of between 3 to 6 seconds when 2 or 3
consecutive self-timer exposures have been set.

✻ Do not press the shutter release button while

standing in front of the camera. This may cause a
focusing error or underexposure.

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✻

To cancel an activated self-timer exposure, press
the r mark on the multi-operation button and
extinguish the guide lamp.

✻ The self-timer mode will be automatically

canceled after the exposure has been taken and
when the power is switched off.

MULTI PROGRAM FLASH

A word on multi program flash

A new function which allows the camera photographing
conditions and automatically adjusting the quantity of light
emitted by the flash by analyzing the brightness of the subject,
the distance, and the focal length of the lens.
The flash always fires automatically unless the subject is bright
or too far. This programmed flash allows anyone to take clean
pictures simply.
Some practical examples are introduced to explain the effects.

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Fig. 71

Fig. 72

●

Close-up photography in a room or night scene

When close-up pictures are taken in a dim place with
an ordinary flash, it fires in 100%. As a result, the
subject is blurred in white. The multi program flash
reduces the light quantity down to 12.5%, preventing
pictures to be blurred in white.

●

Portrait photography at high brightness

When a person is photographed in bright daylight,
his (her) face is likely to be spotted with the shades
of hair and nose. Even in such a case, the multi
program flash automatically fires to reduce the
shades. It seems unnecessary to use the flash in a
bright place. However, you will understand the effect
by comparing a picture taken with the flash used and
a picture taken without using the flash.

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●

Fig. 73

Photography against the sun

When photographing a person who is backlit or
standing by a window, the subject appears as a
shadow. As a result, the features will be too dark to
distinguish. In this case also, the multi-program
flash automatically provides the correct amount of
light so that you can take beautiful pictures.

CAMERA CARE AND CAUTIONS

z Your camera is a precision instrument which requires careful

handling. Do not expose it to shock, liquid, or drop it on the
floor.
q If you use the camera at the seaside or in light rain, be

careful not to get it wet. Also be careful not to put the
camera in places where it will be easily exposed to sand.

w Dropping the camera on the floor or striking it against

hard objects sometimes causes trouble even though it
may be in the camera case. Also do not put the camera
in places where it is exposed to vibrations (such as the
trunk of a car).

x If you are not using your camera for a long time, keep it

where it will be safe from heat, moisture, dust, and harmful
gases (such as naphthalene which is used in drawers).

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c Since this camera is computer-controlled, it almost never operates

erroneously. If erroneous operation should occur, remove and then
reload the battery.

v This advanced photo system magnetically records the information on

the film. Therefore, do not expose film cartridges or a film cartridge
loaded camera to strong magnetic fields.

b Do not put the camera in a closed car for a long time.

n It is recommended that undeveloped film and cameras containing film

are carried as hand luggage when using aircraft. If included in
checked-in baggage, X-ray inspections may cause overprinting or
other effects.

m Remove soil and dust from the lens, the AF window and the finder

with an air blower and by wiping lightly with a piece of soft cloth. If
that is not enough, wipe off gently with Lens Cleaning Paper,
moistened slightly with Lens Cleaning Liquid. Do not use organic
solvents such as alcohol and benzene.

, The operating temperature range of the camera is from –10°C to

+40°C.

. Since the performance of the battery will drop in cold district, warm

the battery by placing it inside your garments, etc. before use. The
performance of a battery whose performance has temporarily
dropped can be recovered by returning the battery to normal
temperature.

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ERRORS, POSSIBLE CAUSES, AND REMEDIES

During operation

Error Possible Causes Remedies Page

The LCD shows “B” and

H” blinking though a film

“
cartridge has been loaded
and the film cartridge
compartment cover has
been closed.

A cartridge has been
inserted, but the counter is
not displayed on the LCD.
The film will not wind on.

The shutter release won’t
trip.

●

Open the film cartridge
compartment cover and check
the film cartridge status mark.
Are you using a film cartridge
with a white i mark or j.

●

Check to ascertain that the
batteries have been inserted
after the cartridge.

q “ D ” symbol is blinking

w Power switch is not on.

e “ B ” is lit on the exposure

counter.

●

Use a film cartridge with a white
i mark or j.

●

The shot will not be taken if the
shutter was operated in this
condition. Remove the cartridge
without rewinding, and then
reload it again.

q Replace the battery with a new

one.

w Turn on the power by opening

the slide cover and set the
camera to the ready-to-shoot
state.

e Remove the film cartridge and

load an unused film cartridge or
a film cartridge with unexposed
frames remaining.

11

11

6

7

12

The film cartridge
compartment cover cannot
be opened.

●

Are you attempting to open
the film cartridge cover in the
middle of a roll?

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●

Rewind the film with the mid-roll
change button. When “ B ”
appears in the exposure counter,
unload the film cartridge.

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Printed pictures

Error Possible Causes Remedies Page

Picture is not sharp.

Picture is dark.

q Was your finger on the AF

windows when shooting?

w Did you aim the subject

properly?

e Is the lens dirty?
r Is the camera shaking?

t You selected e mode when

shooting at a close distance.

q Subject was too far from the

camera for flash photography

q When shooting a picture, hold

your camera correctly so that
your finger is not on the AF
windows.

w Compose the picture in the AF

frame and shoot, or shoot using
AF Lock.

e Clean the lens.
r Hold the camera firmly and press

the shutter release button gently.
Use a tripod for slow shutter
speeds.

t Select a mode other than e

mode.

q Shoot within specified coverage

distance of electronic flash.

17

21

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17

33

20

in a dark place.

w Was your finger over the

flash?

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w Do not cover the flash with your

finger.

18

Error Possible Causes Remedies Page

Printed date/time is
incorrect.

The date is not printed on
the front.

●

You didn’t set correct date and
time after replacing battery.

q Wasn’t “- - - - - -” selected

before taking pictures ?

w Some print service shops do

not support frontprinting.

●

Set date and time after replacing
battery.

q Select a date mode other than

“- - - - - -” before taking pictures.

w Please consult your nearest

photo finisher.

8

10

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SPECIFICATIONS

●

Film

IX240 Cartridge film

●

Picture Size

16.7 mm x 30.2 mm

●

Print Format

P/H/C switchable

●

Lens

Super EBC Fujinon zoom lens, 5 components,
5 elements, f=23 – 50 mm 1:5.0 – 1:8.8

●

Viewfinder

Super EBC zoom finder, 0.36 – 0.69X
magnification, P, H and C formats switchable
with AF frame, parallax correction mark, AF
Lamp

●

Focusing

Active type auto focus: 0.6 m – ∞, with AF lock,
landscape mode (long distance lens position
setting, flash off setting), AF lamp (on: range
OK, blinking: over range alarm)

●

Shutter Release

●

Exposure Control

Automatic
Interlocking range (ISO 200), EV (wide angle):
10 (✻7) – 17, EV (telephoto): 12 (✻7) – 18
(✻ = values for the flash off mode)

●

Film Speed Setting

Automatic (data disk system) for ISO 25 – 3200

●

Film Loading

One touch drop-in loading system, film safety
lock system, with optical double exposure
prevention

●

Film Advance

Automatic (motorized) wind and rewind system,
provision for mid-roll rewinding, cartridge mid­roll change function

●

Flash

Multi program flash, 1 – 5 seconds recycle
time, multi program flash mode, red-eye
reduction flash mode, fill-in flash mode, flash
off mode, night portrait (slow sync) mode

Programmed electronic shutter release, 1 –
1/400 sec. shutter release speeds

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●

Self-Timer

Electronically controlled, up to 3 consecutive
exposures approximately 10 second delay, can
be stopped mid-run, self-timer on lamp

●

Liquid Crystal Display

Exposure counter, exposure mode index,
cartridge loaded/unloaded sign, self-timer
mode sign, battery capacity sign, flash
charging sign, date sign, print quantity sign,
user title selection sign, type of film cartridge
sign, film speed sign

●

Data Recording

Magnetic recording system, recordable on
each frame, print quantity, user select title,
print format, BASIC PQI (print quality
improvement) information

●

Power Supply

One CR123A/DL123A lithium battery or
comparable battery

●

Others

Tripod socket

●

Dimensions & Weight

109 x 62 x 39 mm, 175 g (without battery)

✻ Specifications are subject to change without

notice.

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LIST OF AVAILABLE TITLES

GBR USA

12 – 0 Christmas

12– 1 Birthday

12– 2 Vacation

12– 3 Honeymoon

12– 4 Wedding

12– 5 Hanukkah

12– 6 Graduation

12– 7 Family

12– 8 Party

12– 9 Holiday

12–10 Anniversary of

12–11 Friends

12–12 School Event

British English American English

Marriage

12–15 Thank You

12–16 Season’s Greetings

12–17 Happy Birthday

12–18 Congratulations

12–19 Merry Christmas

12– 20 Festival

12– 21 First day of School

12– 22 Tour

12– 23 New Year’s

12– 24 Easter

12– 25 Happy New Year

12– 26 Reunion

12– 27 Father’s Day

12– 28 Mother’s Day

13 – 0 Christmas

13 – 1 Birthday

13 – 2 Vacation

13 – 3 Honeymoon

13 – 4 Wedding

13 – 5 Hanukkah

13 – 6 Graduation

13 – 7 Family

13 – 8 Party

13 – 9 Holiday

13 –10 Anniversary

13 –11 Friends

13 –12 School Event

13 –13 Trip

13 –16 Season’s Greetings

13 –17 Happy Birthday

13 –18 Congratulations

13 –19 Merry Christmas

13 – 20 Festival

13 – 21 First day of School

13 – 22 Tour

13 – 23 New Year’s

13 – 24 Easter

13 – 25 Happy New Year

13 – 26 Reunion

13 – 27 Father’s Day

13 – 28 Mother’s Day

13 – 29 Memories

12–13 Trip

12–14 I Love You

12– 29 Memories

12– 30 Baptism

13 –14 I Love You

13 –15 Thank You

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