Konica Minolta VECTIS GX4 User Manual

E INSTRUCTION MANUAL

9222-2284-11 (P9701-A701)

Printed in Japan

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

	Minolta Co., Ltd.	3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541, Japan
	Minolta GmbH	Kurt-Fischer-Strasse 50, D-22923 Ahrensburg, Germany
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	Minolta Corporation
	Head Office	101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A.
	Los Angeles Branch	11150 Hope Street Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
	Minolta Canada Inc.
	Head Office	369 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2H5, Canada
	Vancouver Branch	106-3850 Jacombs Road, Richmond, B.C. V6V 1Y6, Canada
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	Minolta Singapore (Pte) Ltd.	10, Teban Gardens Crescent, Singapore 608923

Shanghai Minolta Optical Products Co., Ltd.368 Minolta Road, Songjiang, Shanghai, China

The Minolta GX-4 is a waterproof Advanced Photo System™ camera designed to take pictures anywhere you go. Its housing is sealed to prevent entry of moisture and dust, so you can enjoy taking pictures on the ski slope, at the beach, or even underwater (approx. 5 m (16 ft.)).

Before using your camera, familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the controls, then read the instructions carefully.

Your camera has been designed to be fully waterproof when used as described in the manual. However, careless handling may allow water to enter the camera causing permanent damage to internal parts. To obtain the best performance from your camera, observe all notes and cautions in the instruction manual.

Advantages of the Advanced Photo System

NAMES OF PARTS

New print formats...

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

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.

Body

* Do not touch

Shutter-release button

Film-chamber release

Release lock

Strap port

Lens

Viewfinder

Viewfinder window

Flash*

Cover glass*

Command switch

Camera off

C print (Classic)

H print

P print (Panorama)

Data Panel

Viewfinder*

Accessory port

Film chamber

Battery chamber

H image frame

Flash-charging indicator

C image frame

Frame counter / Self-timer indicator

P image frame

Battery warning

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE STRAP

Attaching

Insert the strap tab into the strap port until it ‘clicks’.

• Tug on the strap to make sure it is secure.

Removing

Press the strap release and pull the tab out of the strap port.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Your camera uses one 3-volt CR2 lithium battery to supply power for all camera operations.

•Before opening the battery chamber, wipe all water, sand, and grit off of the camera.

•Do not open the battery chamber in places where water, blowing sand, or dust can enter the camera.

•Make sure the battery is clean and dry before inserting it into the camera.

•If film is in the camera when the battery is replaced, install a new battery immediately after removing the old battery. If the battery is not replaced immediately, your camera may advance one frame and display in the frame counter for the remaining exposures. The frame counter will return to normal operation when a new film cassette is loaded.

1. Using a coin or similar object, turn the battery-chamber lock counter-clockwise until it stops, then open the battery-chamber door.

2. Insert a new battery into the chamber as indicated by the + and – marks.

3. Close the battery-chamber door and turn the battery-chamber lock to CLOSE.

Battery Warning

Replace the battery

•If no display appears, replace the battery or make sure it is correctly installed.

•Do not remove the battery unless the battery warning blinks or no display

appears in the data panel.

• If the data panel dims after the flash fires, the battery will need to be replaced soon.

•Your camera shuts down if it is not operated for more than three minutes. To restore power, turn the command switch to OFF, then back to P, H, C, or .

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