Konica Minolta VECTIS 40 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis 40. The Vectis 40 is a compact lens shutter camera from Minolta’s new line of Advanced Photo System™ products. Your camera features drop-in loading, date/time and title imprinting, a 30 to 120mm zoom lens, and a viewfinder with a field of view comparable to most 35mm SLRs. Your camera is also Splashproof and can be used outdoors without worry, even in light rain and snow.

This manual has been 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, including Minolta.

Advanced Photo System features included in this camera:

Triple Format Selection

- Three print formats are available with this camera: H Print , C Print, and P Print. The viewfinder frame changes to match each format selection.

Date and Title Imprinting

- Before taking the picture, you can choose to have date information printed on the front and/or one of three preselected titles printed on the back of your prints.

DEP - Double Exposure Prevention

- You don’t need to worry about accidentally reexposing your film. Your camera reads the indicators on the film cassette to prevent reexposure of previously exposed film.

MRC - Mid Roll Change

- You can rewind the film in the middle of the roll, then reload it at a later time. When the film is reloaded, the camera will automatically advance the film to the first unexposed frame.

Print Quantity Selection

- You can choose how many prints you will receive from the lab before taking the picture.

PQI - Print Quality Improvement

- Your camera records information about lighting conditions and exposure on the film to assist the lab with color correction and exposure adjustments, providing you with the best possible results.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE...................	4
NAMES OF PARTS.....................................	14
GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Strap..................................	19
Installing the Battery................................	20
Checking the Battery Power...................	21
Diopter Adjustment..................................	22
BASIC OPERATION
Loading Film ............................................	24
Full Auto Operation .................................	29
For Closer Subjects.................................	33

Special Focusing Situations....................	35
Focus Hold...............................................	37
Rewinding the Film..................................	39
Processing...............................................	43
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
Flash Lamp..............................................	45
Flash Range ............................................	45
Selecting the Flash Mode .......................	46
Red-eye Reduction .................................	47
Manual Fill-flash ......................................	48
Flash Cancel............................................	49

SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
Close-up Mode........................................	52
Portrait Mode ...........................................	54
Night Portrait Mode .................................	56
Landscape/Night View Mode..................	58
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Print Quantity Selection...........................	60
Date Imprinting ........................................	63
Title Imprinting .........................................	69
Self-timer..................................................	78
Continuous-drive Mode...........................	80
Remote Control .......................................	81

APPENDIX
Lab Services............................................	86
Caring For Your Camera ........................	88
Technical Details.....................................	90

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

STANDARD SYMBOLS

Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual, and the product itself, for the proper and safe use of this product and to prevent personal injury, injury to others, and property damage. An explanation of the symbols follows. Read and understand each caution thoroughly before reading the main text of this instruction manual.

EXAMPLES

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

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.

SAFETY CAUTIONS

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

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

Do not walk while looking through the viewfinder, you may trip and fall causing injury.

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.

SAFETY CAUTIONS CONT.

BATTERY CAUTIONS

BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE DUE TO IMPROPER USE. Read and follow all warnings supplied with the batteries.

•Do not install batteries upside down (± reversed).

•Do not use batteries with visible damage.

• 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.

Carefully 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.

WARNING

USE CAUTION

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

•Flash fired near the eye.

•Strap wound around the neck.

SAFETY CAUTIONS CONT.

CAUTION

YOUNG CHILDREN MAY SWALLOW SMALL OBJECTS

Keep small accessories, or things that could be swallowed, away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

BATTERY CAUTION

YOUNG CHILDREN MAY SWALLOW BATTERIES

Keep batteries away from young children.

SPLASHPROOF

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.

OPERATING 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 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.

FILM CASSETTE WARNING

The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores some data magnetically. Do not place the cassette 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.

NAMES OF PARTS - Camera Body

	Self-timer/Remote-control indicator	Metering window *
	Shutter-release button	Autofocus window *
	Shutter-release button	Viewfinder window *
		Viewfinder window *
		Format switch

Remote-control receiver *

Flash

Lens *

(* Do not touch)

Viewfinder *

Main switch

Zoom lever

Diopter-adjustment dial

Flash-mode button

Self-timer/ Remote-control button

Subject-program-select button

Strap eyelet

Battery cover

Manual-rewind button Film-chamber release

Film chamber

NAMES OF PARTS - Data Panel








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1.Close-up mode indicator

2.Portrait mode indicator

3.Night Portrait mode indicator

4.Landscape/Night View mode indicator

5.Subject-program pointer

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6.Film-speed mark

7.Focal-length mark

8.Title/Date/Time/Focal-length/Film- speed/Print quantity indicator

9.Frame counter

10.Film-transport signals

11.Battery-condition indicator

12.Film-cassette mark

13.Remote-control indicator

14.Self-timer indicator

15.Continuous-drive indicator

16.Flash-mode indicators

17.Date button

18.Adjust button

19.Select button

20.Title button

21.Print button

22.Title mark

23.Print mark

Viewfinder

1.Close-framing guides

2.Focus lamp (green)

3.Flash lamp (orange)

4.Focus frame

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Attach the strap as shown.

GETTING STARTED

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Your camera uses two 3-volt CR2 batteries to supply power for all camera operations. Please read all warnings in the Safety Cautions section of this manual as well as those supplied by the battery manufacturer.

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

• Before removing the old battery, turn the camera off.

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

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

3. Snap the battery-chamber door shut.

•If the battery-chamber cover is not closed correctly, moisture may enter the camera.

• After installing a new battery,-- -- -- will blink in the display, reset the date and time. See page 65.

CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER

Your camera is equipped with an automatic battery-power indicator. Each time the main switch is turned on, a symbol will appear in the data panel to indicate the power status of the batteries. It is recommended that you always carry spare batteries in your camera bag.

The full-battery symbol indicates that power is sufficient for all camera operations.

If the blinking low-battery symbol appears in the data panel with the other indicators, you can still use the camera, but the batteries will need to be replaced soon.

If the blinking low-battery symbol appears alone; the shutter will lock until the batteries are replaced.

If no display appears, replace the batteries or check that they are inserted correctly.

• To save power, your camera will automatically shut off if it is not operated for more than three minutes.

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

Use the diopter adjustment to customize the viewfinder for your eyesight. The diopter adjustment range is ±2.0 diopters.

• Do not adjust the viewfinder’s diopter when close-up mode is selected.

BASIC OPERATION

To adjust :

1. Point the camera at a brightly lit subject or a white wall.

2.While looking through the viewfinder, turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the focus frame appears

sharp.

LOADING FILM

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

•Your camera has an automatic transport system which loads the film, sets the film speed, and advances the film after each exposure.

•Once loaded, the Film-Chamber Lock feature prevents the film chamber from being opened until the film is rewound into the cassette.

•There is no need to worry about double exposure. The DEP (Double Exposure Prevention)

feature prevents the camera from loading exposed film.

Visual Exposure Indicators (VEI)

•The current VEI has a white indicator behind it.

VEI MEANING

UNEXPOSED

PARTIALLY EXPOSED

EXPOSED

PROCESSED

•This camera can load film with the or VEI current.

•Only partially-exposed (VEI ) film rewound in a Minolta camera with Mid Roll

Change capability can be loaded in this camera.

Use IX240 type film from ISO 25 - 3200. Your camera will automatically set the proper ISO for the film you are using.

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

• The film can be loaded when the camera is on or off.

LOADING FILM

2. Turn the camera upside down and press the filmchamber release as shown. The film-chamber door will open partway.

• The film-chamber door will only open if the chamber is empty or the film in the chamber is completely rewound into the cassette.

• Before opening the film chamber, wipe any dirt or moisture off of the camera.

3.Open the film-chamber door and insert the film into the film chamber with the VEI on top as shown.

4.Press the film-chamber door closed.

The cassette mark and the film’s ISO appear in the data panel, then the film is advanced to the first frame. The frame counter will show the number of frames remaining on the roll.

•If film is loaded with the camera off, all indicators will disappear after the number of frames remaining is displayed.

•After the film is loaded, pressing the film-chamber release button will display the exposure number and the film’s ISO in the data panel.

•If a partially-exposed roll of film (VEI ) is loaded into this camera, the film will be advanced to the first unexposed frame.

LOADING FILM

If the film-transport signals and 0 blink in the data panel, press the film-chamber release and remove the film.

•If the film’s current VEI is or , insert a new roll of film.

•If a processed roll of film was loaded into this camera, the

VEI has been changed from to .

• If the film’s current VEI is or , remove the film. Remove and reinsert the batteries, then reload the film. If the film will not load, contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility.

FULL-AUTO OPERATION

1. Press the main switch to turn the camera on. FullAuto and autoflash modes are set.

• The flash will fire automatically when necessary. See page 44, 45.

2.Select the print format. The viewfinder will change to match your selection.

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