MINOLTA Vectis 260 Instruction Manual

E INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for your purchase of a Minolta product. Your new camera is an easy to operate lens shutter camera from Minolta's line of Advanced Photo System™ cameras. Your new light-weight, compact camera features title imprinting, filmchamber lock, and a 25-65mm zoom lens. 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.

Advantages of the Advanced Photo System Easier to load…

Advanced Photo System cameras use the new IX240 type film. This new film features drop-inloading to make loading your camera simple, the first time, every time. Indicators on the cassette tell you and your camera if the film is unexposed, partially exposed, exposed, or processed.

New print formats…

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

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Camera Type: IX240 Lens Shutter Camera Lens: 25-65mm f/4.3-10.4 power zoom lens Focusing range: C/H: 0.5m - ∞ (1.64 ft. - ∞)

P Wide: 0.5m - ∞ (1.64 ft. - ∞), P Tele: 1.4m - ∞ (4.59 ft. - ∞)

Film speed range: ISO 25-3200 Metering range (ISO 200): Wide: EV 4 - 16.2, Tele: EV 4 - 17 Flash range (ISO 200): 25mm: 0.5 - 6.2m (1.64 ft.- 20.34 ft.)

65mm: 0.5 - 2.5m (1.64 ft. - 8.2 ft.) Battery: One 3-volt CR2 lithium battery Battery-condition indication: 3-stage indication Battery performance: Approx. 12 rolls (25 exp. roll with 50% flash) Viewfinder: Magnification: 0.32X - 0.76X

Field of View (H format): 85% for subject at 3m (9.38 ft.)

Dimensions: 104 x 65 x 38.5mm (4.09 x 2.56 x 1.52 in.) Weight: 170g (6.0 oz.)

Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

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. Advanced Photo System™ is a trademark of the five system developing companies.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

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

WARNING

Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.

• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.

• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.

• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.

• Tape over lithium battery contacts before disposal. Follow local codes for battery disposal.

Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children. Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children.

Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...

• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed.

• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.

The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or Auto Power Off is activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury.

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.

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).

NAMES OF PARTS

1. Shutter-release button

2. Title button

3. Date button

4. Data panel

5. Self-timer/Select button

6. Flash-mode/Adjust button

7. Manual-rewind button

8. Flash*

9. Viewfinder window*

10. Remote-control window*

11. Lens*

12. Meter window*

13. AF windows*

14. Front cover

15. Self-timer/Remote-control/ Red-eye-reduction lamp

BACK

16 17* 18 19

24 23 22 21

1. Title marks

2. Ti t l e / D a t e / Time/ISO display

3. Battery-condition indicator

4. Frame counter

5. Remote-control mark

6. Self-timer mark

7. Flash-mode indicators

VIEWFINDER

1 2 3

Ready lamp when the shutter-release button pressed half-way down.

Glows: Camera is ready Blinks quickly: Subject is too close Blinks slowly: Camera-shake warning Off: Flash is charging

FRONT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

15 14

13*

12*

*Do not touch

16. Format switch

17. Viewfinder*

18. Ready lamp

19. Zoom lever

20. Strap eyelet

21. Film-chamber door

22. Film-chamber release

23. Tripod socket

24. Battery-chamber door

DATA PANEL

1 2 3

7 6 5 4

1. Focus frame

2. Close-framing guide

3. Ready lamp

8* 9* 10*

11*

ATTACHING THE STRAP FULLAUTO OPERATION

Attach the strap as shown.

1.Open the front cover to turn the camera on.

• The flash is set to autoflash and will fire when necessary.

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

Hold the camera steady, making sure your fingers do not cover the flash. If you are taking a vertically

INSERTING THE BATTERY

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

1.Open the battery-chamber door using a coin or similar object.

2 .Insert the battery according to the + and – marks

inside the battery chamber then snap the cover closed.

• Reset the date and time after installing a new battery.

framed picture, turn the camera so the flash is on top.

3.Looking through the viewfinder, frame the subject as desired. Push the zoom lever toward W to zoom out. Push the zoom lever toward T to zoom in.

• Do not obstruct the lens barrel.

4.Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down.

CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER

Each time the camera is turned on, a symbol will appear briefly in the data panel to indicate the power status of the battery.

Power is sufficient for all camera operations.

Power is sufficient, but the battery will have to be replaced

soon.

Replace the battery. The shutter will lock until the battery is

replaced.

• If no display appears, replace the battery or check that it is inserted correctly.

Auto Power Off : To save power, your camera will shut down and retract the lens if it is not operated for more than eight minutes. Close, then open the front cover again to restore power.

LOADING THE FILM

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

• The automatic transport system loads the film, sets the film speed, and advances the film after each exposure.

• After loading, the film chamber cannot be opened until rewind has been initiated.

• DEP, Double Exposure Prevention, prevents the camera from accepting exposed film.

• This camera will only load film with the ● mark current.

5.When the green ready lamp glows, press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the picture.

• Press the shutter-release button with a slow, steady squeeze, never a quick jab.

6.Turn the camera off after use by sliding the front cover closed.

FOCUS HOLD

If your subject is located outside the focus frame, you can first lock focus on your subject, then recompose the picture as desired.

1.Align the subject within the focus frame and press the shutter-release button partway down until the ready lamp glows.

2.Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture then press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

Visual Exposure Indicators

• The current VEI has a white indicator behind it.

1 .Turn the camera upside down and slide the film-

chamber release in the direction indicated.

• The film-chamber door will open partway.

2 .Insert the cassette into the film chamber.

3 .Press the film-chamber door closed until it clicks.

• The camera automatically advances the film to the first frame.

• The ISO (film speed) and number of frames remaining on the roll will be displayed in the data panel.

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

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

• Do not load film without an operational battery in the camera.

FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS

When your subject is closer than 1.0m/3.28 ft., align the top of your image with the close-framing guide, using focus hold if necessary.

• The close-framing guide is not visible in P format.

The ready lamp will blink rapidly and the shutter will lock when you are closer than the focus distance indicated below.

Focal Length Wide Telephoto Print Format All C or H P Focus Distance 0.5m - ∞ 0.5m - ∞ 1.4m - ∞

(1.64 ft. - ∞) (1.64 ft. - ∞) (4.59 ft. - ∞)

REWINDING THE FILM

Your camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after the last exposure.

1.Wait for the film to completely rewind into the cassette.

• The frame counter counts down during rewind.

• appears and will blink in the data panel when the film is rewound.

2.Turn the camera upside down and open the film chamber.

3.Remove the cassette.

• The film’s VEI indicator will be ✖.

• Do not open the film chamber until the motor stops, appears, and blinks in the data panel.

If blinks in the data panel, open the film chamber, then remove the film.

- Your camera cannot load a cassette if the current VEI is ◗, ✖, or ■.

- If a processed (VEI ■) or partially exposed (VEI ◗) cassette was loaded into this camera, the VEI has been changed to ✖.

• If all indicators blink in the data panel, remove and reload the film. If the film will not load, contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service F a c i l i t y.

MANUAL REWIND

Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished.

1.Gently press the manual-rewind button.

2.Follow steps 1 - 3 from automatic rewind.

• Film cannot be reloaded after it has been rewound.

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