Precautions for Taking Photos
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Precautions for Holding the Camera
Correct way to
Do not cover the
hold
flash lampface
with a finger
• Take care that a finger or the strap does not cover the
flash light sensor, AE light sensor, flash lampface, lens, or
film ejection slot.
• Hold the camera so that the flash lampface 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
viewfinder appears in the center.
• Be careful not to touch the lens when you press the
shutter button.
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Distances for Normal Mode and Selfie Mode
• In normal mode, take a photo at a distance of at least
• When holding the camera closer than 19.7 inches (0.5 m)
Flash charging lamp states and error solutions
Flash charging
lamp state
Do not cover the
flash light sensor
Lit
and AE light
Off
sensor with a
finger
Flashing slowly
Flashing quickly
Main errors
Battery check
mark in the
failed
Film jammed
19.7 inches (0.5 m) from the subject. The effective flash
range is up to approximately 8.9 ft (2.7m).
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).
Description
Ready to take a photo.
Camera is off.
Charging the flash. Please wait
until the flash charging lamp lights.
Charging normally takes 3 to 10
seconds to complete.
An error has occurred.
Cause and solution
The flash cannot be charged
because the battery voltage is
insufficient. Replace the batteries
with new ones.
Do not forcibly pull out the film.
Removing and reinserting the
batteries while the power is on may
enable the film to be ejected.