Konica Minolta DYNAX MAXXUM QTSI, MAXXUM 330SI QTSI, DYNAX 303SI, MAXXUM QTSI (ALPHA 360SI) User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

E

BASIC
OPERATION

ADDITIONAL
FEATURES

APPENDIX

SUBJECT
PROGRAM
SELECTION

QUICK
OPERATION

This mark certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU
(European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations.
CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Thank you for purchasing a Minolta camera. This manual has been
designed to help you understand the operation of your Minolta
camera more quickly. After familiarizing yourself with the camera,
start with Basic Operation and learn to operate the camera in Full­Auto mode. Move on to Subject Program selection when you are
comfortable with the camera and want to have more control. Here
you decide the type of image you want to photograph and leave the
exposure details to the camera.

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. Changes or modifications not approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment 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 equipment 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 equipment does cause harmful interfer­ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip­ment 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 equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to 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.
This Class B digital apparatus conplies with Canadian ICES-003.

The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before
June, 1999. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service facility to obtain
compatibility information for products released after this date.

WARNING

Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.

• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

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

• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.

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

• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.

• Tape over lithium battery contacts before disposal.

• Follow local regulations for battery disposal.

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

Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if…

• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior
is exposed

.

• the camera emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.

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

Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder.

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

Do not allow a camera lens to point directly at the sun. Fire may
occur if sunlight comes to focus on a flammable surface. Replace
the lens cap when the product is not being used.

CAUTION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Manual Focus ......................................................................45

AF Illuminator........................................................................46

Wireless/Remote Flash ........................................................48

Portrait Mode..............................................................................32

Landscape Mode........................................................................33

Close-up Mode ......................................................................34

Sports Mode ..........................................................................35

Night Portrait Mode...............................................................36

Photographing Night Scenes ................................................37

Self-timer...............................................................................38

Continuous Advance.............................................................39

For Owners of the date model..............................................40

Exposing the Date/Time ..................................................41

Setting the Date/Time......................................................42

Replacing the Battery ......................................................43

Attaching the Strap ................................................................11

Batteries................................................................................12

Lens.......................................................................................14

Loading Film..........................................................................16

Handling the Camera............................................................18

Taking Pictures in Full-Auto ..................................................19

Focus

Focus signals ..................................................................20

Special focus situations..................................................21

Focus hold......................................................................22

Using the Built-in Flash

Flash signals ...................................................................23

Flash range .....................................................................23

Changing the flash mode................................................24

Auto flash ........................................................................24

Auto flash with red-eye reduction...................................25

Fill flash...........................................................................25

Fill flash with red-eye reduction......................................26

Flash cancel....................................................................26

Lens shadowing ..............................................................27

Rewinding the Film

Automatic........................................................................28

Manual............................................................................29

NAMES OF PARTS ..............................................................4

QUICK OPERATION ............................................................8

SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION

BASIC OPERATION

Accessory Information...........................................................53

Trouble Shooting ...................................................................56

Care and Storage..................................................................58

Specifications........................................................................60

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

APPENDIX

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NAMES OF PARTS

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

Body

Built-in flash (23 ~ 27)

Back-cover
release (16 ~ 28)

Lens release (15)

Shutter-release
button (9)

Self-timer lamp (38)

Self-timer / Drive-mode button
(38 ~ 39)

Flash-mode button (24)

Focus-mode button (45)

Lens contacts *

Mirror *

Lens mount (14)

Tripod socket

Battery-chamber lock (12)

Battery-chamber door (12)

Manual-rewind
button (29)

Main switch (19)

Data panel (6)

Subject program
button (31)

Strap eyelet (11)

Accessory shoe

Viewfinder (7) *

Film window (16)

* Do not touch.

Focus cannot be confirmed

Focus is confirmed

Continous focus is confirmed

Focus signals

Flash is charged

(Blinks fast)- Flash is charging and the shutter cannot be released
(Blinks slowly - after picture is taken) -

Previous exposure was correct

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NAMES OF PARTS

Data Panel Viewfinder

Subject-program indicators (31)

Wireless/Remote
flash indicator (48)

Red-eye reduction
indicator (25)

Flash-mode indicators (24)

Film-transport
signals (17)

Frame counter
(17)

Drive-mode indicaor (39)

Battery-condition
indicator (13)

Cartridge mark (17)

-

Auto flash

-

Auto flash with red-eye reduction

- Fill flash

-

Fill flash with red-eye reduction

-

Flash cancel

Flash signal (23)

Focus frame (19)

Self-timer indicator (38)

Program-mode indicator (31)

Manual-focus indicator
(45)

Landscape Mode
Close-up Mode
Sports Mode
Night Portrait Mode

Focus signals (20)

Portrait Mode

Flash signals

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QUICK OPERATION

1. Insert batteries.

• This camera uses two CR2 lithium
batteries.

2. Attach lens.

• Align the red mounting dot on the lens
with the one on the camera. Gently
insert the lens into the mount and turn it
clockwise until it clicks into the locked
position.

3. Turn on power.

• Slide the main switch to ON.

4. Load film.

• Align the film tip with the red mark, then
close the back cover.

5 If using a zoom lens, rotate

the zooming ring to frame
your subject as desired.

6 Center your subject in the

focus frame, then press the
shutter release button
partway down.

• The camera will focus and set
exposure automatically.

7 Take the picture.

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

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ATTACHING THE STRAP

BASIC OPERATION

This section provides the information necessary to operate your
camera in most photographic situations.

This section covers:

• Battery Installation

• Attaching and Removing the Lens

• Loading the Film

• Camera Handling

• Fully Automatic Camera Operation

• Special Focus Situations

• Basic Flash Operation

• Rewinding the Film

Once you fully understand the instructions in this section, proceed to
Subject Program Selection and Additional Features to obtain more
enjoyment from your camera.

Attach the strap through the strap eyelets as shown. Pull
firmly on the strap to make sure it is secure.

Repeat for the other side.

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BATTERIES

Each time the main switch is set to ON, a battery symbol appears in
the data panel indicating the power status of the batteries.

Checking Battery Power

Full-battery symbol

Power is sufficient for all camera
operations.

• will only appear for five

seconds.

Blinking low-battery symbol

Power is extremely low. All functions
are operational, but the batteries will
need to be replaced soon. Flash
recycling time may be slow.

Blinking low-battery symbol
appears alone and the shutter
locks.

Power is insufficient for camera
operation. Replace the batteries.

No display

Power is too low for the camera to
operate. Replace the batteries or
make sure they have been inserted
correctly.

1. Using a coin or similar
object, turn the battery­chamber lock to OPEN, then
open the battery-chamber
door.

2. Insert the batteries as
indicated by the + and –
marks.

3. Close the battery-chamber
door, then turn the battery­chamber lock to CLOSE.

• Setting the camera down with the
battery-chamber door open may
damage the camera.

Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for
all camera operations.

Installing the Batteries

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LENS

14

1. Remove the body and rear
lens caps.

2. Align the red mounting dots
on the lens and camera body.

3. Gently insert the lens into the
mount, then turn it clockwise
until it clicks into the locked
position.

• Do not insert the lens at an angle.

• Do not press the lens release when
attaching the lens.

Attaching the Lens

Caution

• Do not force the lens if it does not turn smoothly.

• Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and
mirror.

1. Press the lens release and
turn the lens counter­clockwise until it stops.

2. Gently remove the lens and
replace caps, or attach
another lens.

Removing the Lens

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LOADING FILM

shutter curtain

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

2. Insert a film cartridge into the
film chamber.

Check the film window before loading film. If film is loaded, do not
open the back cover. Refer to Manual Rewind on page 29 for
instructions on removing a partially exposed roll.

• Load film in the shade to reduce the chances of fogging the film.

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

• If DX-coded film is used, the camera automatically sets the correct ISO
(film speed).

• If non DX-coded film is used, the camera will use the previous roll’s ISO
setting.

• Do not use infrared film in this camera. The camera’s frame counter
sensor will fog infrared film.

3. Extend the leader between
the guide rails to the index
mark.

• If the film tip extends beyond the index
mark, push the excess film back into
the cartridge.

• blinks in the frame counter and the
shutter locks when the film is loaded
incorrectly. Open the back cover and
repeat steps 2 – 4.

If film is loaded with the power off
An appear in the data panel for approx. five seconds to
indicate successful loading, then the camera shuts down.

• If the film did not load, will blink in the data panel before the
camera shuts down. Reload the film.

4. Close the back cover.

• The camera automatically advances the
film to the first frame. 1 will appear in
the frame counter.

The shutter curtain’s precision design
makes it extremely sensitive to
pressure. Never touch it with your
fingers or the film tip.