Samsung FINO120 User Manual

ENGLISH

• This camera will not function without a battery.

• Use one 3V lithium battery (CR 2).

• The lens cap automatically opens when the Power button is turned on.

• Do not open the lens cap with your fingers.

The shutter does not operate in the following circumstances:

• When the camera has no battery or when the battery is almost drained.

• When the Power is turned off.(When the lens cap is closed.)

• When the zoom button is operating or when the film is winding or rewinding. (Rewinding will stop when the power button is pressed during rewinding.)

• When the film remains in the camera after rewinding.

• When the flash is being charged.

This camera is controlled electronically by a built-in microcomputer. Although unlikely, it may fail to operate under certain circumstances in which there is a strong electromagnetic field (near a TV, microwave etc.). If this occurs, please remove the lithium battery and replace after 2~3 minutes.

NOTE

CONTENTS

Part Names

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LCD panel

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Viewfinder and Indicators

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Loading the battery

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Checking the battery

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Loading the film

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Adjusting the diopter

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Attaching the strap

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Using the camera

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Holding the camera

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Taking pictures

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Buzzer operation

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Using the focus lock

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Rewinding the film

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Date imprinting (Q.D. model only)

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Using the Flash mode

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Auto Red-eye Reduction

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Fill-in flash

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Flash off

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Auto Flash

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Using the Shooting mode

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Portrait zoom

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Self Shooting

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Bulb shooting(B Shutter)

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Landscape shooting

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Continuous shooting

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Care and storage

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Trouble shooting

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Checking the camera

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PREPARATION

TAKING PHOTOS

IMPORTANT NOTES

SPECIFICATIONS

Thank you for purchasing the SAMSUNG camera. Please read this manual before using your camera.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART NAMES

Front / Top

Autofocus window

Self-timer lamp

Shutter button

Mode dial

Lens

Viewfinder

Flash button (Flash mode selection button)

LCD panel Buzzer ON/OFF button

Mid-roll rewind button Flash

PREPARATION

Exposure sensor

Battery Chamber cover

Rear / Bottom

Power button

Autofocus/flash indicator(Green LED)

Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment dial

Tripod socket

Film check window

Strap eyelet

Date record window (Q.D. model only) Date selection button (Q.D. model only)

Back cover release button

Zoom Button(WIDE) Zoom Button(TELE)

Interior

Film sensor

Film pressure roller

DX contacts

Back cover Film pressure plate Spool

LCD P ANEL

Flash mode

Buzzer indicator

Film loading indicator

Film present indicator

Battery condition indicator

Seconds(s) when Bulb mode

Exposure unit(EX)

Exposure counter

Film loading failure warning indicator(E)

VIEWFINDER AND INDICA T ORS

Close range picture area mark

- WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 0.8m~1.5 m

- TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 0.86m ~ 3m Picture area frame

- WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 1.5 m

- TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 3m Autofocus frame (Focus on the subject with this frame)

Indicators

Autofocus Indicator (Green LED)

When illuminated this confirms that conditions are suitable for picture taking. When the subject is too close, (within 0.8m (2.62ft)), the LED will blink rapidly and the shutter will lock. (Refer to page 16 for information of buzzer operation) Illuminates when the flash is fully charged. (In low light conditions) Blinks rapidly when the flash is being charged. (Shutter will be locked) Blinks slowly to indicate that the camera requires steady support (preferably a tripod) to avoid camera shake. (Refer to page 16 for information of buzzer operation)

Viewfinder

Green

LOADING THE BA TTERY

1. Open the chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover.

2. Insert a new battery and ensure it is placed in the correct position.

3. Close the chamber cover.

NOTE

Use one CR 2 battery. The camera will automatically turn the power off when not used after 3 minutes.

Remove the battery from the camera when the camera is not used for an extended period.

Be sure to check the date and shooting mode when you load a new battery. If the date or time is incorrect, please refer to page 19 and adjust accordingly.

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CHECKING THE BA TTERY

NOTE

Do not remove the battery while the camera is operating, because it may cause the camera to malfunction. Battery performance is reduced in low temperatures (under -10 (14 ));Try to keep the camera warm between shots. (The battery will operate normally again when the temperature returns to normal). Please dispose of the exhausted battery with care. Some local authorities may require batteries to be disposed of separately from other refuse.

1. Normal operation

- The battery condition indicator does not appear.

2. The indicator appears half way.

- The battery life is low and you should ensure that a replacement battery is available.

3. The indicator blinks.

- The battery is exhausted. Load a new battery.

You can check the battery life on the LCD panel

LOADING THE FILM

1. Open the back cover by sliding the release knob as shown above.

2. Insert a roll of film in the chamber. Do not force the film into position.

3. The film should lie flat.

4. Close the back cover. It will close with a “click”.

5. The film will automatically advance until the film counter reads “1”.

6. If a film is loaded incorrectly, the LCD panel will display an “E” warning signal. (Refer to page 16 for information of buzzer operation) Reload the film following the steps shown above.

NOTE

The camera automatically adjusts for ISO 50-3200 DX film. When you use non-DX film, the camera will set the film speed at ISO 100. Load the film in subdued lighting.

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