E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis Weathermatic. The Vectis Weathermatic is a water resistant 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. 10m (33 ft.)).
Your camera has been designed to be water resistant when used as described in the manual. Careless handling however, may allow water to enter the camera causing permanent damage to internal parts. To obtain the best performance from your camera, read the instruction manual thoroughly.
•Advanced Photo System™ is a trademark of the five system developing companies.
ADVANTAGES…
New print formats...
Classic C print, wider H print, and panorama P print formats are available with Advanced Photo System cameras.
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 top of the cassette tell you if the film is unexposed, partially exposed, exposed, or processed.
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For Proper and Safe Use
Using In/Around Water
Operating Conditions
Names of Parts
Attaching and Removing the Strap
Installing the Battery
Loading Film
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Taking Pictures |
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Taking Pictures Underwater |
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For Closer Subjects |
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Special Focus Situations |
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Focus Hold |
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Using the Built-in Flash |
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Manual Fill-Flash |
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Night Portrait |
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Rewinding the Film |
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Auto Rewind |
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Manual Rewind |
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Date Imprinting
Imprinting the Date or Time 41
Setting the Date and Time 42
Changing the Date/Time Format 44
Self-Timer 46
Caring for your Camera 48
Lab Services 50
Specifications 52
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all cautions and warnings before using this product.
WARNING
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
•Use only the battery specified in this instruction manual.
•Do not install the battery with the polarity (+/-) reversed.
•Do not subject the battery to fire or high temperatures.
•Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children.
Keep batteries and other things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Immediately remove the battery 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.
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USING IN/AROUND WATER
This camera is water resistant and can be used in the rain, snow, or underwater to a depth of approx. 10 meters (33 ft.). However, careless handling may cause irreparable damage not covered by the warranty.
Please observe the following cautions:
• Do not hold the camera under running water.
10m (33 ft.)
not take the camera to depths greater 10m (33 ft.).
USING IN/AROUND WATER
•Do not jump or dive into the water while holding the camera.
•Do not surf with the camera.
• Do not throw the camera.
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USING IN/AROUND WATER
•Clean and dry the camera before opening the film and battery chambers.
• Do not load film or replace the battery in places where water, blowing sand, or dust can enter the camera.
•Keep hands, film, and battery clean and dry when inserting or removing the film or battery.
USING IN/AROUND WATER
•The gaskets will be damaged if the camera is not washed in fresh water after exposure to salt water.
•The surface of the camera can be damaged if
sunscreen and tanning lotions are not removed immediately.
• Clean the camera by immersing it in a small volume of fresh water.
•Do not use compressed air or a hair dryer to dry the camera.
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USING IN/AROUND WATER
The interior of this camera is not water resistant.
Battery Chamber Gasket
• Clean the gaskets and joining surfaces before closing covers.
• Remove foreign matter from the gaskets with a clean, dry cloth.
Film Chamber Gasket
USING IN/AROUND WATER
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• Inspect the gaskets and joining surfaces every time |
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Joining Surface
• Make sure the covers close tightly.
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OPERATING CONDITIONS
OPERATING 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 inside the glove compartment of a car.
•At colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be slow. At higher temperatures, the display may temporarily darken, but will restore when the temperature normalizes.
•To prevent condensation from forming inside the camera when bringing the camera from an extremely cold area to a warm area, let the camera come to room temperature before opening the film or battery chambers.
•When photographing in cold weather, 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.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
FILM CASSETTE WARNING
The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores some data magnetically. Do not place the film cassette on or near anything that creates a magnetic field, such as a television or stereo speakers.
CAMERA ERROR
If the camera will not function with a fresh battery, remove the battery, wait a few minutes, then reinsert it. If normal operation does not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.
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NAMES OF PARTS
Body
Control dial
Zoom lever
Shutter-release button
Red-eye reduction / Self-timer lamp*
Meter window*
Strap port
Data panel
Flash*
Viewfinder window*
AF window*
Lens*
* Do not touch
NAMES OF PARTS
Film-chamber lock
Tripod socket
Film-chamber door
Battery-chamber lock |
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Adjust button |
Battery-chamber door |
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Date/ Select button |
Accessory port |
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Format-selector switch |
Viewfinder* |
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