INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
A) Introduction
L) Auto Focus Lock
B) Parts Identification
C) Attaching Wrist Strap
D) Loading Batteries
E) Power Switch
F) LCD Panel
G) Loading Film
H) Film Speed Setting
I) Selecting Print Format
J) Mode Selection
M) Infinity Focus
N) Flash Pictures
O) Self-Timer
P) Rewinding/Unloading Film
Q) Processing & Printing
R) Caring for Your Camera
S) Troubleshooting
T) Date and Time Imprinting
U) Battery Disposal
K) Taking Pictures - Outdoors
Thank you for selecting this fine Advanced Photo System camera. Please take care of it as you would any quality
instrument. To obtain best results and enhance your picture taking enjoyment, please take a few minutes to read this
instruction manual thoroughly before you commence. We trust you will then obtain the quality results you expect.
This Advanced Photo System camera offers you these great features:
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Drop In Loading
Triple Format Selection
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PQIX - Picture Quality Information Exchange
The camera has the ability to record the exposure and lighting conditions information on the film. This
information assists the photofinisher to adjust exposure to give you the best quality photographs.
Date and Time Imprinting
You can have the Date and Time printed on the front and back of your photographs.
A)INTRODUCTION
This camera accepts only Advanced Photo System (IX240) negative film. Do NOT attempt to use 35mm film in
this camera.
FILM USE
Please familiarise yourself with the new film by referring to diagram of Advanced Photo System film provided for
reference in figure 3.
Indicators clearly show the status of film being used. Film being loaded in this camera must be fresh film with
unexposed
indication. Partially exposed film will show indication. (NOTE: Partially exposed film cannot
be loaded into this camera.)
Film which has been fully exposed, but not yet processed, will show exposed
indication. Send promptly for
processing. Do not tamper with, disassemble or attempt to open the film cassette. Refer to “Q) PROCESSING
& PRINTING” for information on photofinishing.
B) PARTS IDENTIFICATION Figs 1-2
1. Shutter Release Button
2. On/Off Switch
14. Battery Cover
15. LCD Panel
3. Auto Focus Lenses
4. Flash
5. Viewfinder Front
6. Cds Sensor
16. Mode Button
17. Wrist Strap Holder
18. Film Door
19. Film Door Lock Switch
20. Tripod Socket
7. Zoom Lens
8. Red Eye Reduction Light
9. Viewfinder
10. “Wait” Light
11. Print Type Selector Switch
12. Wide Zooming Switch
13. Tele Zooming Switch
N) FLASH PICTURES
• This camera is equipped with auto Flash which will automatically fire indoors or outdoors in low-light
conditions e.g. under dark or overcast sky or in shade.
• Ensure you are within flash range (fig 11) for picture taking.
• The “Wait” Light will glow red and Flash Symbol “ ” on LCD Panel will blink while flash is charging. The
shutter will be inhibited while camera is charging to prevent wasted exposure. When “Wait” Light no longer
glows red (and flash symbol “ ” on LCD simultaneously stops blinking) depress the Shutter Release Button
to take the picture.
• After Flash is fired it will automatically recharge ready for next picture. If recharging takes excessively long or
if low battery symbol “ ” appears, replace battery.
FILL FLASH FEATURE
The camera also has a Fill Flash feature. Press the Mode Button (16) until flash symbol “ ” alone without
symbol appears steadily on LCD display (fig 7f). Then the flash will always fire, even outside in bright
sun. This can improve your picture if, for example, you are outside in bright sun but your subject’s face is shaded
or strongly backlit.
Fill flash may also be selected in conjunction with self-timer.
FLASH OFF FEATURE
In some low lighting situations where flash photography may be prohibited, or where for artistic effect no flash
is desired, the automatic flash may be disabled.
Press the Mode Button until no flash symbol “
” appears (see fig 7g).
RED EYE REDUCTION
Pictures of people or animals taken at low light levels may exhibit “Red-Eye” effect. The eye pupils appear as
red circles in the pictures. This can be reduced by having your subject look away from the camera or by turning
on bright room lights. Additionally this camera is equipped with a Red-eye Reduction feature.
Press the Mode Button until Red Eye Reduction symbol “
” appears (see fig 7e).
The high power Red Eye Reduction LED (8) will turn on momentarily before the flash picture is taken. This
bright LED will cause the subject’s eye pupils to partially close, reducing the “Red-Eye” effect. Red-Eye
Reduction may also be selected in conjunction with self-timer mode.
NOTE: The camera will stay in the selected flash mode after you take the picture. To return to auto flash mode,
select by pressing the mode button or turn off the camera’s power.
O)SELF-TIMER
Self-timer feature is useful when you wish to be included in the picture. With camera turned ON, Press Self-
Timer Button (22).
Self-timer symbol “
” will appear on LCD display to confirm self-timer mode is engaged. Then press the
Shutter Button to activate 10 second count down.
During the 10 second count down, Red Eye Reduction Light (8) on front of camera will blink slowly for 7 seconds;
then blink quickly for next 3 seconds and then the shutter will fire.
To cancel the self-timer before the picture is taken, press theSelf-Timer Button again or turn the camera off by
depressing On/Off Switch.
Any mode option (flash modes and infinity focus) may be selected when taking self-timer pictures. Refer to
J) “MODE SELECTION” for details of these options.
After picture has been taken the camera will revert to normal picture taking mode. If further self-timer picture is
desired, Self-Timer Button must be pushed again before pressing shutter button.
P)REWINDING/UNLOADINGFILM
When the last picture on the roll of film has been taken the film will automatically rewind.
When film has fully rewound, a flashing “0” will appear on LCD Panel.
CAUTION:- Do NOT attempt to open the film door before rewinding is complete as you may damage the camera
and ruin your film.
For safety the shutter will be automatically inhibited until rewound film has been removed.
Turn the Film Door Lock Switch (19) per arrow indication to open the film compartment and take out the film
promptly for processing.
MID ROLL REWIND:
The camera also has a Mid Roll Rewind Switch (21), which may be pressed at any time when you wish to rewind
film and have it processed.
NOTE: A partially exposed film cannot be reloaded into the camera for picture taking.
Q)PROCESSING&PRINTING
Fully exposed film cassette will show Exposed
indication. Refer to figure 3.
After removing exposed film from camera have your film processed promptly by
photofinisher that offers Certified Advanced Photo System processing.
Negatives produced will be returned to you inside the film cassette for easy storage
and protection.
You should also receive an index print that shows each of the images in miniature size
for future identification.
To order reprints, refer to the index print to identify the images required and return the
film cassette to the photofinisher.
Authorized Photo Lab Mark
Reprints may be ordered in any of 3 print formats -
(Classic),
(Wide view)
or (Panorama) - irrespective of the original print type selected when taking the picture.
Store the cassette in a cool dry place together with the index print for future reference.
R)CARINGFORYOURCAMERA
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Protect the camera from dirt, rain, dampness or high heat
Do not use solvents, alcohol or abrasive cleaners to clean the camera body
Do not drop the camera
Do not leave the camera in a car especially on a hot or sunny day
Do not store the camera in extremely hot or very cold location
Do not disassemble the camera, as it contains high voltage components
NOTE: Before undertaking an extended trip with the camera (especially if it has just been purchased), please
take a test roll of film to ensure that you are fully conversant with all key features of the camera and that
the picture results confirm correct performance. Carry spare battery with you.
S)TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Film cassette does not fit
completely into film
chamber
• Incorrectly trying to load
conventional 35mm film cassette.
• Use only Advanced Photo System
film cassette.
Film does not advance
immediately after loading
(frame counter shows “0”)
• Batteries are weak or dead or
improperly inserted.
• Reload batteries correctly or replace
with fresh batteries. See paragraph D)
“LOADING BATTERIES”. Then reload
film i.e. film must be inserted after
batteries are loaded to properly
sequence camera operation.
• Film status indicator of the loaded
cassette shows partially exposed ( ),
• Remove used film completely from
camera and load a fresh unexposed
film into the camera.
fully exposed (
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see fig 3 for details.
• Film cassette problems.
• Camera transport problems.
• Review paragraph G) “LOADING FILM”
• Remove film completely from camera
and load another new, unexposed film.
• Return to dealer for assistance.
Camera will not operate
• There are no more pictures remaining • Remove film completely from camera
and film has not been removed.
• Batteries are weak, dead, missing,
or improperly inserted.
and load a fresh film.
• Check LCD Panel for camera status.
Low battery symbol blinks warning that
no more pictures can be taken until
battery is replaced. If no symbol
appears on LCD Panel replace or
reload battery correctly.
T) DATE AND TIME IMPRINTING
The camera is capable of recording Date and Time information on the film’s magnetic strip. Your film
processing lab will print the Date And Time information onto the photographs.
Please refer to figure 2 for identification of the LCD Panel (15) and three control buttons, DATE (25), SEL (24) and
SET (23). The DATE Button (25) controls the type of information that appears on the LCD. Date may be
imprinted in choice of 3 styles with either Day, Month or Year appearing first.
Date may be set by pressing the DATE Button to select one of 3 styles. Press the Date Button (25) repeatedly to
scroll through the desired date and time formats:
year/m onth/day
m onth/day/year
day/m onth/year
hour/m inute
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Press the SEL Button (24) so the 2 digit “ year ” display blinks. Press the SET Button (23) to set correct year.
(Press Set Button continuously for rapid digit advance and lightly once for each single digit advance.) Repeat the
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SEL Button so the 2 digit “ hour ” display blinks. Press the SET Button to set correct hour.
Repeat the procedure for “ minute ” by pressing firstly the SEL and then the SET Button. (This is a 24 hour clock.)
For no imprinting on photograph, press DATE button until “ -- -- -- ” appears on LCD Panel.
The camera’s batteries power the date imprinting. Date and time memory will be retained for 5 minutes during
battery replacement. Date or Time may be printed on the front and back of each picture.
NOTE: When you remove the battery the date and time information will be lost. When new battery is installed the
date and time needs to be reset following above instructions. However if film is installed the frame count
is retained and will display correctly when new battery is installed.
U) BATTERY DISPOSAL
Contribute to environmental protection
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Do not dispose of used batteries or accumulators in household garbage bins.
In some countries you are legally obliged to handle disposal of used
batteries by taking either to a public collection station or to where
batteries were originally purchased.
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Please check with your local authority about specific regulations
and location of collection bins where old batteries may be placed.
Batteries are labelled with symbols containing harmful substances:
Pb (Lead); Cd (Cadmium); Hg (Mercury).
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Protect the environment and dispose of used batteries appropriately.
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