Konica Minolta llo Zoom User Manual

0-43325-53152-1

9222-2477-11 NI-A211

Printed in China

Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera. Before using your new camera, please
take the time to read through this instruction manual. It contains important information on
the proper use and care of the camera.

NAME OF PARTS

ATTACHING THE STRAP

CAMERA BODY

DATA PANEL

VIEWFINDER

Flash*

Lens* (Lens barrel)

Viewfinder window*

AF windows*

Meter window*

Self-timer/Red-eye
reduction lamp*

Strap eyelet

Tripod socket

Date button (Quartz-date model only)

Shutter-release button

Zoom lever

Manual-rewind button

Battery-chamber door

Film window

Back-cover
release

Viewfinder*

Main switch

Data panel

Flash-mode/Select button

Self-timer/Adjust button

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Flash-mode indicators

Date/time display (Quartz-date model only)

Battery-condition
indicator

Self-timer indicator

Cartridge mark

Film-transport signals

Frame counter

Focus frame

Close-framing guides

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Universal Copyright Convention

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

WARNING

Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions,
overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal
injury. Do not ignore the following warnings.

• Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.

• Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.

• Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or

moisture.

• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble batteries.

• Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.

• Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your

eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and
contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your
skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.

• Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal;
always follow local regulations for battery disposal.

• Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if
a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.

• Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the
camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior,
especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage
circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The
continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries.

• Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from
infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around
children not to harm them with the product or parts.

• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.

• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction

or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.

• Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the
viewfinder. It may damage your eyesight or cause blindness.

• Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with
wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the
batteries and discontinue use. The continued use of a product
exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or
electric shock.

• Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as
gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable
products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the
product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause
an explosion or fire.

• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue
use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn
yourself as batteries become hot with use. The continued use of a
damaged product or part may cause injuries.

• Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are
required.

• Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such
as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the
product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused
by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.

• If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.

• The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or the auto-power-

off function is activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is
retracting may cause injury.

• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The
flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause
burns.

CAUTION

*Keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage section in this manual.

Indicator lamp

Back cover

Attach the strap as shown.

BUTTON KEY

• The button key is included on the

strap. The key is used to push the
manual-rewind button.

All icons have been shown for clarity.

Glows steadily: Focus locked and flash

charged.
Blinks quickly: Subject is too close.
Blinks slowly: Camera-shake warning

Indicator lamp

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INSERTING THE BATTERY

LOADING THE FILM

BASIC OPERATION

BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR

SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS

FOR CLOSE SUBJECT

FOCUS LOCK

Your camera uses one 3-volt CR123A or DL123A lithium battery.

1. Using a coin or similar object, open the battery
chamber door.

• When changing batteries, make sure the camera is off.

2. Insert the battery with the positive terminal up
as illustrated inside the battery-chamber.

3. Snap the battery-chamber door shut.

• Quartz-date model: the date and time must be set.

Each time the camera is turned on, an icon will appear on the data panel to indi­cate the power status of the battery.

The battery condition indicator briefly appears:
power is sufficient for all camera operations.

The battery condition indicator blinks: power is
sufficient for operation, but the battery must be
replaced as soon as possible.

The battery condition indicator blinks, no other
icons are displayed on the data panel: the battery
must be replaced. The shutter will not release.

Only use 35mm, DX-coded negative film. ISO 400 speed film is
recommended for best results.

• The use of slide film is not recommended.

• Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur.

1. Slide the back-cover release down to open the
back cover.

• Always load and unload film in subdued light.

2. Place the film cartridge into the film chamber.
Extend the film leader to the film-tip mark. Make
sure the film lays flat.

• If the film tip extends beyond the film-tip mark, push the

excess film back into the cartridge.

3. Close the back cover.

• The film automatically advances to the first frame and

appears on the data panel.

• If the film has been loaded improperly, will blink on the

data panel and the shutter will remain locked. Open the
back cover and repeat the loading procedure.

This camera has a safety lock feature that prevents the camera from being opened
accidentally when film is loaded. The film-chamber lock should automatically
release when the film is rewound.

• If the back cover does not open when no film is in the camera, turn the main switch off
and on to release the film chamber lock.

1. Press the main switch to turn the camera on.

• To conserve power, the camera automatically turns off if an
operation is not made within eight minutes.

2. Hold the camera steady making sure not cover

the flash, lens, or AF windows with your
fingers.

• For vertical pictures, turn the camera so the flash is posi­tioned above the lens as illustrated.

3. Look through the viewfinder and press the T

side of the zoom lever to zoom in or the W side
to zoom out.

T = telephoto: zoom in
W = wide angle: zoom out

4. Place the focus frames on the subject and

press the shutter-release button partway
down.

5. When the indicator lamp glows, press the

shutter-release button all the way down to take
the picture.

• Press the shutter-release button with slow, steady pres­sure.

• The film automatically advances to the next frame.

• After use, press the main switch to turn the camera off.

• The flash will fire automatically in low-light.

Subjects outside the focus frame may not be in focus. Use focus lock to ensure
sharp pictures.

1. Place the focus frame on your subject.

2. Press and hold the shutter-release

button partway down; the indicator lamp
should glow to indicate focus lock.

• The indicator lamp confirms focus lock. If the lamp
does not glow, repeat steps 1 and 2.

3. Without lifting your finger, recompose the

picture. Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take the picture.

• The focus lock is canceled when the shutter but­ton is released.

When taking pictures with subjects closer than 1.5m (4.9ft), the viewfinder image
and the actual film image will be different. The difference increases as the sub­ject becomes closer, especially when using the telephoto setting. At the closest
focusing distance, the top and left side of the actual film image is indicated by
the close-framing guides.

1. Place the focus frame on the subject and press

the shutter-release button partway down. The
indicator lamp will glow to indicate focus lock.

If the indicator lamp blinks rapidly, the subject is too close; the shutter cannot be
released. Make sure the camera-to-subject distance is at least 70cm (2.3ft) at
the wide-angle setting or 80cm (2.6ft.) at the telephoto setting.

• When taking pictures at extremely close distances, the indicator lamp may blink slowly
and the shutter can be released, but the focus may not be accurate.

2. While pressing the shutter-release button
partway down, recompose the picture so that
the top and left edge of the area in the picture is
aligned with the guides. Press the shutter­release button all the way down to take the
photograph.

The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations.
In these situations, the focus-lock function can be used to
focus on an object at the same distance as the main sub­ject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the
picture.

The autofocus system may not be able to focus on the fol­lowing:

• Bright light sources such as neon signs.

• Highly reflective surfaces such as water or mirrors.

• Flames or fireworks.

• Dark objects and surfaces with low reflectance.

• Objects behind glass, bars, or other partitions.

• Objects smaller than the focus frames.

Close-framing guides

Actual image

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