MINOLTA Vectis 30 User Manual

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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis 30. The Vectis 30 is an easy to operate lens shutter camera from Minolta’s new line of Advanced Photo System™ cameras. Your camera features drop-in loading, a 30 - 90mm zoom lens, and splashproof construction. In addition to providing built-in protection for the camera’s optics, the Vectis 30’s front cover provides a sophisticated appearance suitable for any occasion.

This manual is 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.

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

Advantages 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 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.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE	................4	BASIC OPERATION
NAMES OF PARTS..................................	12	Loading Film .............................................	23
QUICK OPERATION................................	16	Full-Auto Operation...................................	27
		For Closer Subjects ..................................	30
GETTING STARTED		Special Focusing Situations .....................	32
Attaching the Strap ...................................	19	................................................Focus Hold	34
Installing the Battery .................................	20	Rewinding the Film ...................................	36
Checking the Battery Power.....................	21
		USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
		Flash Lamp / Flash Range ........................	40
		Selecting the Flash Mode.........................	41
		Red-eye Reduction...................................	42
		Manual-fill Flash........................................	43
		Flash Cancel.............................................	44

SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
Close-up Mode .........................................	46
Portrait Mode ............................................	48
Night Portrait Mode...................................	50
Landscape / Night View Mode ..................	52
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Date Imprinting .........................................	54
Title Imprinting ..........................................	58
Self-timer...................................................	64
Continuous-drive mode ............................	66
Remote control (optional) .........................	67

APPENDIX
Lab Services .............................................	72
Caring For Your Camera ..........................	74
Technical Details ......................................	76

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

STANDARD SYMBOLS

Various symbols are used in the instruction manual to promote proper and safe use of this product. Read and understand each caution thoroughly before reading the instruction manual.

EXAMPLES

The outer triangle is for warning. The symbol inside illustrates what is being warned against. The example at left means beware of extreme heat.

The circle with a diagonal slash is for prohibition (don’t do). The symbol inside illustrates what act is prohibited. The example at left means do not disassemble.

SAFETY CAUTIONS

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

WARNING

Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot when the flash fires.

Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder.

Do not subject the camera to direct sunlight. Fire may occur if the sunlight focuses at one point.

Batteries may explode due to improper use. Read and follow all warnings supplied with the batteries.

• Do not install the polarity (+/-) reversed.

• Do not use batteries with visible damage.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or subject to high temperatures.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE CONT.

WARNING

Observe the following warnings when using this product near young children or persons who may have difficulty perceiving the potential danger associated with these products.

If caution is not used, the following accidents or others may occur:

• Flash fired near the eyes.

• Strap wound around the neck.

Keep batteries and other things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

CAUTION

Do not fire the flash near the eyes of people or animals, especially infants and young children. Do not fire the flash if your subject is closer than the minimum flash distance stated in the manual.

If the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed, immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use.

Do not disassemble. Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched.

SPLASHPROOF NOTES

THIS CAMERA IS SPLASHPROOF AND CAN BE USED IN LIGHT RAIN OR SNOW.

• Do not place the camera under running water or immerse.

Please Note:

1.When using the camera outdoors in heavy rain, keep the camera protected from the rain.

2.The interior of the camera is not moisture resistant.

-Dry the camera before opening the film or battery chambers.

-When inserting or removing film or batteries, keep your hands dry.

3.Do not load film or replace batteries in places where water, blowing sand, or dust can enter the camera.

4.This camera is not sandproof, do not place the camera directly on the ground.

5.Remove moisture from the camera, especially salt water and spilled liquids containing sugar.

6.If the rubber seals appear cracked or damaged, contact the nearest Minolta Service Facility to have them replaced.

7.Close the film and battery chamber covers tightly. Clean the rubber seals before closing covers.

8.The IR Remote Control RC-3 is not splashproof.

OPERATING CONDITIONS

OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND 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 in the glove compartment of a car.

• At colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be slow. At higher temperatures, the display will temporarily darken, but will restore when the temperature normalizes.

•Never subject the camera to extreme humidity.

•To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from the cold exterior into a warm building. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.

•When photographing in cold weather, we recommend that you 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.

FILM CASSETTE WARNING

The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores some data magnetically. Do not place the cartridge on or near anything that creates a magnetic field, such as a television or stereo speakers.

CAMERA ERROR

If all the indicators in the data panel blink, or the data panel is blank and the camera will not function with fresh batteries, remove and reinsert the batteries. If normal operation does not resume, or the camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.

NAMES OF PARTS

Camera Body

For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.

	Shutter-release	Autofocus window*
	button
		Viewfinder window*

Front cover

Flash (p. 39)

Remote-control receiver (p. 67)

Lens*

Metering window*

* - Do not touch

Viewfinder*

Format-selector switch

Flash-mode button

Self-timer / Remote- control button

Tripod socket

Subject-program-select button (p. 45)

Zoom lever

Battery cover

Manual-rewind button (p. 37)

Film-chamber release (p. 24)

Strap eyelet

Film chamber

NAMES OF PARTS CONT.

Data Panel

Portrait mode indicator (p. 48)

Night portrait mode indicator (p. 50)

Close-up mode

Landscape / Night-view mode

Title mark

indicator (p. 46)

indicator (p. 52)

Title button

Title / Date-time / Focal length

/ film speed indicator

Subject program pointer

Select button

Film speed mark

Focal length mark

Adjust button

Frame counter

Film transport signals

Date button

Battery-condition indicator (p. 21)

Flash mode indicator (p. 41)

Continuous-drive indicator (p. 66)

Film cartridge mark

Self-timer indicator (p. 64)

Remote-control indicator (p. 67)

• Only the necessary indicators will appear in the data panel.

Viewfinder

Close-framing guides (p. 31)

Focus lamp (green)

	lamp on	focus OK

	slow blinking	special focus situation
	slow blinking	see p. 32
		see p. 32

	fast blinking	too close


Flash lamp (orange)

	on	flash charged

	slow blinking	use flash or tripod

	fast blinking	flash charging

Focus frame

QUICK OPERATION

1.Insert the battery. (p. 20)

2.Open the front cover, then insert the film. (p. 24)

3.Select the print format. (p. 27)

4.Frame the subject as desired. (p. 28)

5.Center your subject in the focus frame. (p. 28)

6.Press the shutterrelease button all-the- way down to take the picture. (p. 29)

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Attach the strap as shown.

GETTING STARTED

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Your camera uses one 3-volt CR-2 battery to supply power for all camera operations.

• Remove dirt and moisture from the camera and battery before opening the battery chamber cover.

1. Using a coin, open the battery chamber door as shown.

2.Insert the battery into the chamber as indicated by the + and - marks.

3.Snap the battery chamber door shut.

•After installing a new battery, will blink in the data panel. Reset the date and time. (see p. 55)

CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER

Each time the main switch is turned on, a symbol will appear in the data panel to indicate the power status of the batteries.

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.

•To save power, your camera will shut down and retract the lens if it is not operated for more than three minutes. To restore power, close and open the front cover.

•Do not obstruct the lens while it is retracting.

LOADING FILM

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

• Your camera’s automatic transport system loads the film, sets the film speed, and advances the film after each exposure.

• The film chamber will not open unless it is empty, or the film is completely rewound.

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

BASIC OPERATION

Visual Exposure Indicators

• The current VEI has a white indicator behind it.

VEI MEANING

UNEXPOSED

PARTIALLY EXPOSED

EXPOSED PROCESSED

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

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