Konica Minolta VECTIS WEATHERMATIC ZOOM, VECTIS WHEATHERMATIC ZOOM User Manual

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

	Taking Pictures	25
4	Taking Pictures Underwater	28
6	For Closer Subjects	29
12	Special Focus Situations	30
14	Focus Hold	32
17	Using the Built-in Flash
18		36
21	Manual Fill-Flash	37
		37
	Night Portrait	38
	Rewinding the Film
	Auto Rewind	39
	Manual Rewind	40

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

	Gasket	• Inspect the gaskets and joining surfaces every time
		the film or battery chambers are opened. If the seals
		are brittle, cracked, or discolored, the camera may
		leak. Contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility to
		have the gaskets replaced.

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	Self-timer/
	Adjust button
Battery-chamber door
	Date/ Select button
Accessory port
Format-selector switch	Viewfinder*

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