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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Minolta Co., Ltd. |
3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan |
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Minolta Europe GmbH |
Minoltaring 11, D-30855 Langenhagen, Germany |
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Reparatur/Repair |
Senator-Helmken-Strasse 1, D-28197 Bremen, Germany |
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Minolta France S.A. |
365 Route de Saint-Germain, F-78420 Carrieres-Sur-Seine, France |
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Minolta (UK) Limited |
7 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU, England |
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Minolta Austria Ges. m.b.H. |
Amalienstrasse 59-61, A-1131 Wien, Austria |
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Minolta Camera Benelux B.V. |
Zonnebaan 39, P.O. Box 6000, NL-3600 HA Maarssen, The Netherlands |
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Belgian Branch |
Prins Boudewijnlaan 1, B-2550 Kontich, Belgium |
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Minolta (Schweiz) AG |
Riedstrasse 6, CH-8953 Dietikon, Switzerland |
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Minolta Svenska AB |
Albygatan 114, S-171 54 Solna, Sweden |
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Finnish Branch |
Niittykatu 6 PL 37, SF-02201 Espoo, Finland |
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Minolta Portugal Limitada |
Av. do Brasil 33-A, P-1700 Lisboa, Portugal |
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Minolta Corporation |
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Head Office |
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101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A. |
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Los Angeles Branch |
11150 Hope Street Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. |
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Minolta Canada Inc. |
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Head Office |
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369 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2H5, Canada |
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Vancouver Branch |
230-3771 Jacombs Road, Richmond, B.C. V6V 2L9, Canada |
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Minolta Hong Kong Limited |
Room 208, 2/F, Eastern Center, 1065 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong |
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Minolta Singapore (Pte) Ltd. |
10, Teban Gardens Crescent, Singapore 608923 |
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Shanghai Minolta Optical |
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Products Co., Ltd. |
368 Minolta Road, Songjiang, Shanghai, China |
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©2002 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and Universal |
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Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera. Before using your new camera, please take the time to read through this instruction manual. It contains important information on the proper use and care of the camera.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
WARNING
Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings.
•Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
•Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.
•Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
•Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture.
•Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble batteries.
•Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.
•Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
•Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.
•Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.
•Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.
•Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries.
•Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
•Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children, not to harm them with the product or parts.
•Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.
•Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.
•Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It may damage your eyesight or cause blindness.
•Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
•Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.
•If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself, as batteries become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries.
•Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
CAUTION
•Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.
•If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.
•The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or the auto-power- off function is activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury.
•Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns.
ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP
NAMES OF PARTS
*Keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care |
FRONT |
and storage section in this manual. |
1. Remote-control receiver* (Quartz-date model only)
2.AF windows*
3.Meter window*
4.Viewfinder window*
5.Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp
6. Flash*
7.Tripod socket
8.Lens*
9. Battery-chamber door
10. Strap eyelets
11. Data panel |
BACK |
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Mode button |
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Main switch |
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14.Shutter-release button
15.Manual-rewind button
16.Zoom lever
17.Film window
18.Viewfinder*
19. Indicator lamp
20. Data back
(Quartz-date model only) 21. Back cover
22. Back-cover release
23.Low-battery indicator
24.Frame counter
25.Mode indicators:
Autoflash
Self-timer/Remote control
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appears on the quartz-date model only)
Fill-flash
Flash cancel 
Landscape/Night view
26. Indicator lamp
Steady: focus confirmed
Blinks quickly: subject too close
Blinks slowly: flash charging
• The indicator lamp lights when the shutterrelease button pressed partway down.
27. Focus frame
DATA PANEL
VIEWFINDER
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 meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for conformité Européenne (European Conformity).
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INSERTING THE BATTERIES
The camera uses two AA-size alkaline batteries to supply power for all camera operations.
•Nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, and lithium batteries cannot be used.
1.Open the battery-chamber door by sliding it in the direction indicated.
•When replacing the batteries, make sure the camera is off.
•Quartz-date model: the date and time must be reset when the batteries are replaced.
2.Insert the batteries with the polarities as indicated by + and – marks on the back of the battery-chamber door.
3.Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the body to engage the safety catch.
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
If the blinking low-battery indicator appears on the data panel with other indicators, the camera can still operate, but the batteries should be replaced soon.
If the blinking low-battery indicator appears alone, the camera is unable to operate due to insufficient power. Replace the batteries.
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LOADING THE FILM
Only use 35mm, DX-coded negative film. ISO 400 is recommended for best results.
• The use of slide film is not recommended.
•Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur.
1.Slide the back-cover release down to open the back cover.
• Always load and unload film in subdued light.
2.Place the film cartridge into the film chamber. Extend the film leader to the “FILM TIP” mark. Make sure the film lays flat.
• If the film tip extends beyond the film tip mark, push the excess film back into the cartridge.
3.Close the back cover.
•The film is automatically loaded into the camera. Wait for the film-transport motor to stop. The frame counter will display the number of frames remaining on the roll.
•If the film has been loaded improperly, the frame counter will display zero ( 
). Open the back cover and repeat the loading procedure.
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FULL-AUTO OPERATION
1.Press the main switch to turn the camera on.
• To conserve power, the camera automatically turns off if an operation is not made within eight minutes.
2.Hold the camera steady, making sure your fingers do not cover the flash, lens, or AF windows.
• For vertically framed pictures, turn the camera so the flash is positioned above the lens as illustrated.
3.Look through the viewfinder and press the T side of the zoom lever to zoom in or the W side to zoom out.
T = telephoto: zoom in
W = wide-angle: zoom out
4.Place the focus frame on the subject and press the shutterrelease button partway down.
• The subject must be at least 90cm (3 ft.) from the camera.
5.When the green indicator lamp glows steadily, press the shutterrelease button all the way down to take the picture.
• The flash will automatically fire in low light.
•The film automatically advances to the next frame.
•If the green indicator lamp blinks rapidly, your subject is closer than the minimum focusing distance of 90cm (3 ft.). The shutter will not release.
•If the subject is very close to the camera, the green indicator lamp may glow steadily, but the picture will not be in focus. The shutter can be released.
RED-EYE REDUCTION
The red-eye reduction lamp automatically activates when the shut- ter-release button is pressed partway down. The lamp reduces the red-eye effect when photographing people or animals in low-light situations.
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REWINDING THE FILM
The film will rewind automatically after the last frame has been exposed. When zero ( 
) is displayed on the data panel frame counter, open the back cover and remove the film.
MANUAL REWIND
To rewind the film before the end of the roll, turn the camera on and gently press the rewind button.
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