FUJIFILM SQ 40 instax Square Instant Camera User Guide

FUJIFILM SQ 40 instax Square Instant Camera

How to install/replace the required 2 CR2 batteries (2 CR2 batteries

included)

How to insert the INSTAX SQUARE® instant film cartridge

Use only INSTAX SQUARE instant film (sold separately) with this camera

How to eject the black INSTAX SQUARE instant film cover

How to remove the INSTAX SQUARE instant film cartridge once all film

sheets have been used

Remove film cartridge only after all 10 photos have been taken and counter is at “0”

• For instructions on how to insert batteries and how to insert and remove an INSTAX SQUARE instant film pack, see pages 2 to 5.

Names of Parts

Front

1. Flash lampface
2. Film ejection slot
3. Flash charging lamp
4. Viewfinder
5. Shutter button
6. Lens ring / Power
7. AE light sensor
8. Flash light sensor
9. Lens barrel
10. Selfie mirror
11. Lens cover / Lens
12. Strap eyelet
13. Back cover lock
14. Film confirmation window
15. Back cover
16. Film counter
17. Battery lid
18. Viewfinder eyepiece

Taking Pictures

Do not open the back camera cover until all 10 film sheets of the INSTAX SQUARE instant film pack have been used. Opening the camera door will expose any remaining, unused film sheets, rendering the remainder of the film pack unusable.

1. Once the batteries are loaded, turn on the camera by rotating the lens ring to ON.
   The lens barrel extends and the flash charging lamp blinks and then lights up. (Blinking indicates that the flash is charging.)
   

2. Hold the camera, look through the viewfinder of the camera to frame your desired composition, and press the shutter button.

• The shutter button cannot be pressed while the flash is charging.

  3. When the sound of the film being ejected stops, grasp the edge of the ejected film and remove the photo from the camera.

The film counter decreases in numerical order, counting down from “10” with each photo taken. “0” will be displayed when the film is finished after the last film sheet has been used (i.e. the 10th photo has been taken).

4. When you have finished taking photos, turn off the camera by rotating the lens ring to OFF.

If the camera malfunctions, remove the batteries while the power is on and then reinsert them to reset the camera.

Taking a Photo in Selfie Mode

Taking a photo of yourself

If you shoot in Selfie Mode, you can take a photo of yourself using the selfie mirror on the front of the camera to confirm your composition.

1. Turn the lens ring to the “SELFIE” position and the lens barrel will pop out automatically.
   The viewfinder field of view switches to the selfie shooting setting.

2. Hold the camera securely with both hands so that your face is roughly 11.8 inches to 19.7 inches (0.3 m – 0.5 m) away from the lens.

3. Confirm the composition using the selfie mirror, then push the shutter to take the photo.
   

Taking a close-up

You can also use the Selfie Mode to take a close-up of your subject.

1. Turn the lens ring to the “SELFIE” position and the lens barrel will pop out automatically.
   The viewfinder field of view switches to the selfie shooting setting.

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

• Correct way to hold

• Correct way to hold Do not cover the flash lampface with your finger

• the flash lampface with your finger Do not cover the flash light sensor and AE light sensor with your finger

Make sure that your finger or the strap does not cover the flash light 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.
• When taking photos in the dark, hold the camera firmly to prevent blurring, as the shutter speed may be slow

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 7.2 ft (2.2m).
• Use Selfie Mode when holding the camera closer than 19.7 inches (0.5 m) from the subject. Selfie Mode allows you to take photos at a range of 11.8 inches to 19.7 inches (0.3 to 0.5 m) from the subject.

Flash charging lamp states and error solutions

lamp lights. Charging normally takes 3 to 10 seconds to complete.
Flashing quickly| An error has occurred.
Main errors| Cause and solution
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The battery voltage is low| The flash may not be charged because the battery voltage is low. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Film jammed| Do not forcibly pull out the film. Remove and reinsert new batteries. It may be possible to eject the film after these steps are taken.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

• Do not use this product and its accessories for a purpose other than instant 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.

This symbol indicates danger, which could result in product damage, injury or death. Follow the instructions indicated to avoid damage to the camera or injury

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 highvoltage 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 which can give off dangerous vapors. Doing this could result in explosion or fire.
Keep the product out of the reach of infants and small children. Injury may occur.
Do not disassemble, heat the batteries, expose the camera or batteries to a fire or to an electrical short circuit. The batteries may rupture.

Use only CR2 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.

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 for 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 CR2 batteries. Damage to surrounding area may occur if the camera is damaged or if battery fluid leaks out.
Do not touch moving parts inside the camera. You may be injured.
If the camera is not functioning correctly, to avoid injury do not attempt to repair the camera yourself.
Do not touch any parts within the inside of the back cover. This may cause injury.
Do not cover or wrap the camera in a cloth or blanket. This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire.

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 period of time, unload the batteries and keep it where it 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 solvent such as thinner or alcohol to wipe off dirt.
6. Do not leave the camera in a closed motor vehicle, on the beach or in another hot or humid place for any period of time.
7. Gas containing moth repellent may adversely affect the camera and INSTAX instant film. Avoid keeping the camera and INSTAX instant 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 micro computer. If it malfunctions, remove the batteries and then reinsert them to reset the camera.
10. When taking photos, please be careful not to violate the rights of others, such as copyright, image rights and privacy, or violate public order. Any act that violates the rights of others, or is contrary to public order or morals, or constitutes a nuisance, may be subject to legal penalties and claims for damages.
11. This camera is for general household use. It is not suitable for commercial photography and other applications where a large number of prints are needed or involved.
12. Any dirt or dust in the film chamber may affect the finish of the print. Do not allow the film chamber to get dirty or dusty.

Handling of INSTAX SQUARE Instant Film and Photos

For complete details on the handling of film and photos, see the instructions written on the FUJIFILM INSTAX SQUARE instant film box.

1. Keep instant film in a cool place. In particular, do not leave instant film in an extremely hot place, such as in a closed motor vehicle, for a long period of time.
2. Use instant film as soon as possible after inserting it in the camera.
3. If instant 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 all instant film sheets before the expiration date referenced on the instant film package.
5. Avoid airport checked luggage inspection and other strong X-ray exposure. Unused instant film is susceptible to the effect of fogging, etc. We recommend that you carry instant 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 tear, cut or make a hole in instant film. Do not use instant film that is damaged.
8.  Do not cut, peel apart or puncture new or newly used instant print film. Instant film contains small amount of highly caustic paste; paste can remain active up to 10 minutes after instant photo is taken. Be especially careful not to let infants or pets put the instant film into their mouths. Paste should not come in contact with skin or clothes.
9. If you accidentally touch the paste of unused INSTAX SQUARE instant print 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 INSTAX SQUARE instant print film will weaken approximately 10 minutes after the instant photo is ejected from the camera.
10. Do not store instant photos in a sealed bag, as this may cause discoloration.

Cautions on Handing of Instant Film and Finished Photos

For details, see the instructions of FUJIFILM INSTAX SQUARE instant film.

The “CE” mark certifies that this product satisfies the requirements of the European Union (EU) regarding safety, public health, environment, and consumer protection. (“CE” is the abbreviation of Conformité Européenne.)

For customers in the USA:

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.
https://instax.com/sq_40/
For customers in Canada : CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

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. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television, which can be determined by turning the product 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 product and receiver.
• Connect the product into 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 that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low powerWireless 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 of 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 SQUARE 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.

Disposal Information:
For proper disposal in the United States at product end-oflife, please contact 1-800-800-3854 Option #1 INSTAX. For proper disposal in Canada at product-end- of-life, please contact 1-800-461-0416.
For proper disposal in Latin America at product end-of-life, please contact your local FUJIFILM distributor or dealer for disposal instructions.
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 treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
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. The recycling of materials may help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city recycling office, your household waste disposal service or the authorized FUJIFILM dealer from which you purchased the product. For proper disposal in the United States at product end-of-life, please contact 1-800-800-3854 Option #1 INSTAX. In Countries outside of U.S.: If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.

Specifications

(0.3 m) to 19.7 inch (0.5 m))
Shutter| Programmed electronic shutter 1/2 to 1/400 sec.

Slow synchro for low light

Exposure Control| Automatic, Lv 5.0 to 15.5 (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: 7.5 seconds or less (when using new batteries), effective flash range: 11.8 inch (0.3 m) to 7.2 ft (2.2 m)
Power Supply| Two CR2 lithium batteries (included), capacity: approx. 30 INSTAX SQUARE instant film packs under Fujifilm test conditions
Auto Power Off Time| After approximately 5 minutes of inactivity
Other| Includes instant film counter and and instant film pack confirmation window
Dimensions| 5.25 inch × 4.73 inch × 2.38 inch (134.2 mm × 120.2 mm × 60.5 mm)
Weight| 1 lb / 453 g (without batteries, strap, and instant film loaded)

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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