Konica Minolta 30 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

New processing…

In addition to returning your prints in the format you selected, certified photofinishers will return your Advanced Photo System film in its original cassette with an index print. To order reprints, simply choose the images you want from the index print. No more searching through negatives to find the right frame.

New print formats…

Classic C print, wider H print, and panorama P print formats are available with Advanced Photo System cameras.

Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis 30. The Vectis 30 is an easy to operate lens shutter camera from Minolta’s new line of Advanced Photo System™ cameras. Your camera features drop-in loading, a 30 - 90mm zoom lens, and splashproof construction. In addition to providing built-in protection for the camera’s optics, the Vectis 30’s front cover provides a sophisticated appearance suitable for any occasion. This manual is designed to help you understand the operation of your camera and its functions. Please familiarize yourself with the names of the controls and their locations on the camera, then read this manual thoroughly.

* Advanced Photo System™ is a trademark of the five system developing companies.

Advantages of the Advanced Photo System

Easier to load…

Advanced Photo System cameras use the new IX240 type film. This new film features drop-in-loading to make loading your camera simple, the first time, every time. Indicators on the cassette tell you and your camera if the film is unexposed, partially exposed, exposed, or processed.

T ABLE OF CONTENTS

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE................4

NAMES OF PARTS..................................12

QUICK OPERATION................................16

GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Strap...................................19

Installing the Battery.................................20

Checking the Battery Power.....................21

BASIC OPERATION

Loading Film.............................................23

Full-Auto Operation...................................27

For Closer Subjects..................................30

Special Focusing Situations .....................32

Focus Hold................................................34

Rewinding the Film...................................36

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Flash Lamp/ Flash Range........................40

Selecting the Flash Mode.........................41

Red-eye Reduction...................................42

Manual-fill Flash........................................43

Flash Cancel.............................................44

SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION

Close-up Mode .........................................46

Portrait Mode............................................48

Night Portrait Mode...................................50

Landscape/ Night View Mode..................52

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Date Imprinting .........................................54

Title Imprinting ..........................................58

Self-timer...................................................64

Continuous-drive mode ............................66

Remote control (optional).........................67

APPENDIX

Lab Services.............................................72

Caring For Your Camera..........................74

Technical Details ......................................76

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

STANDARD SYMBOLS

Various symbols are used in the instruction manual to promote proper and safe use of this product. Read and understand each caution thoroughly before reading the instruction manual.

EXAMPLES

The circle with a diagonal slash is for prohibition (don’t do). The symbol inside illustrates what act is prohibited. The example at left means do not disassemble.

The outer triangle is for warning. The symbol inside illustrates what is being warned against. The example at left means beware of extreme heat.

SAFETY CAUTIONS

Read and understand all cautions and warnings before using this product.

Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot when the flash fires.

Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder. Do not subject the camera to direct sunlight. Fire may occur if the sunlight focuses

at one point.

WARNING

Batteries may explode due to improper use. Read and follow all warnings supplied with the batteries.

• Do not install the polarity (+/-) reversed.

• Do not use batteries with visible damage.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or subject to high temperatures.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE CONT.

Observe the following warnings when using this product near young children or persons who may have difficulty perceiving the potential danger associated with these products.

If caution is not used, the following accidents or others may occur:

• Flash fired near the eyes.

• Strap wound around the neck.

Keep batteries and other things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

Do not fire the flash near the eyes of people or animals, especially infants and young children. Do not fire the flash if your subject is closer than the minimum flash distance stated in the manual.

If the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed, immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use.

Do not disassemble. Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched.

CAUTIONWARNING

SPLASHPROOF NOTES

THIS CAMERA IS SPLASHPROOF AND CAN BE USED IN LIGHT RAIN OR SNOW.

• Do not place the camera under running water or immerse. Please Note:

1. When using the camera outdoors in heavy rain, keep the camera protected from the rain.

2. The interior of the camera is not moisture resistant.

- Dry the camera before opening the film or battery chambers.

- When inserting or removing film or batteries, keep your hands dry.

3. Do not load film or replace batteries in places where water, blowing sand, or dust can enter the camera.

4. This camera is not sandproof, do not place the camera directly on the ground.

5. Remove moisture from the camera, especially salt water and spilled liquids containing sugar.

6. If the rubber seals appear cracked or damaged, contact the nearest Minolta Service Facility to have them replaced.

7. Close the film and battery chamber covers tightly. Clean the rubber seals before closing covers.

8. The IR Remote Control RC-3 is not splashproof.

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FILM CASSETTE WARNING

The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores some data magnetically. Do not place the cartridge on or near anything that creates a magnetic field, such as a television or stereo speakers.

CAMERA ERROR

If all the indicators in the data panel blink, or the data panel is blank and the camera will not function with fresh batteries, remove and reinsert the batteries. If normal operation does not resume, or the camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.

OPERA TING CONDITIONS

OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS

• This camera is designed for use from -10 to 40°C (14 to 104°F).

• Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as in the glove compartment of a car.

• At colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be slow. At higher temperatures, the display will temporarily darken, but will restore when the temperature normalizes.

• Never subject the camera to extreme humidity.

• To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from the cold exterior into a warm building. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.

• When photographing in cold weather, we recommend that you keep the camera and spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warm when you are not shooting. Cold batteries will regain some of their charge when they warm up.

NAMES OF P ARTS

Camera Body

For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.

Metering window*

Front cover

Lens*

Shutter-release button

Autofocus window*

Viewfinder window*

Flash (p. 39)

Remote-control receiver (p. 67)

* - Do not touch

Viewfinder*

Format-selector switch

Zoom lever

Battery cover

Manual-rewind button (p. 37)

Film-chamber release (p. 24)

Strap eyelet

Flash-mode button

Self-timer/ Remotecontrol button

Tripod socket

Subject-program-select button (p. 45)

Film chamber

Data Panel

NAMES OF PARTS CONT.

• Only the necessary indicators will appear in the data panel.

Subject program pointer

Title/ Date-time/ Focal length /film speed indicator

Film speed mark Focal length mark Frame counter Film transport signals

Battery-condition indicator (p. 21)

Film cartridge mark

Remote-control indicator (p. 67)

Landscape/ Night-view mode indicator (p. 52)

Night portrait mode indicator (p. 50)

Portrait mode indicator (p. 48)

Title mark

Title button

Select button Adjust button

Date button

Flash mode indicator (p. 41)

Close-up mode indicator (p. 46)

Continuous-drive indicator (p. 66)

Self-timer indicator (p. 64)

Viewfinder

Close-framing guides (p. 31)

Focus frame

Flash lamp (orange)

slow blinking

lamp on

fast blinking

special focus situation see p. 32

focus OK

too close

Focus lamp (green)

slow blinking

fast blinking

use flash or tripod

flash charged

flash charging

QUICK OPERA TION

1. Insert the battery.

(p. 20)

2. Open the front cover, then insert the film. (p. 24)

3. Select the print format. (p. 27)

5. Center your subject in the focus frame. (p. 28)

4. Frame the subject as desired. (p. 28)

6. Press the shutterrelease button all-theway down to take the picture. (p. 29)

GETTING STARTED

A TTACHING THE STRAP

Attach the strap as shown.

CHECKING THE BA TTER Y POWER

INST ALLING THE BATTERY

2. Insert the battery into the chamber as indicated by the + and - marks.

3. Snap the battery chamber door shut.

• After installing a new battery, will blink in the data panel. Reset the date and time. (see p. 55)

Each time the main switch is turned on, a symbol will appear in the data panel to indicate the power status of the batteries.

Your camera uses one 3-volt CR-2 battery to supply power for all camera operations.

• Remove dirt and moisture from the camera and battery before opening the battery chamber cover.

1. Using a coin, open the battery chamber door as

shown.

• If no display appears, replace the battery or check that it is inserted correctly.

• To save power, your camera will shut down and retract the lens if it is not operated for more

than three minutes. To restore power, close and open the front cover.

• Do not obstruct the lens while it is retracting.

Power is sufficient for all camera operations.

Power is sufficient, but the battery will have to be replaced soon.

Replace the battery. The shutter will lock until the battery is replaced.

LOADING FILM

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BASIC OPERATION

Your camera uses IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras.

• Your camera’s automatic transport system loads the film, sets the film speed, and advances the film after each exposure.

• The film chamber will not open unless it is empty, or the film is completely rewound.

• DEP, Double Exposure Prevention, prevents the camera from accepting exposed film.

Visual Exposure Indicators

• The current VEI has a white indicator behind it.

VEI MEANING

UNEXPOSED PARTIALLY EXPOSED EXPOSED PROCESSED

• This camera will only load film with the ● mark current.

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