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New features…
Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis S-1. The Vectis
S-1 is an ultra compact IX240 type system camera with many
Advanced Photo System™ features such as variable print-
aspect-ratio and magnetic storage of date, title, and exposure
information. The Vectis S-1 also incorporates the
revolutionary TTL side viewfinder. The side viewfinder
provides a high viewfinder magnification, high eyepoint, and
large diopter range, in addition to giving the camera its
distinctive profile.
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. Use the Quick
Reference in the back of the manual as a guide when taking
pictures.
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.
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.
• Advanced Photo System™ is a trademark of the five system developing
companies, including Minolta.
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.
New print formats…
Classic C, wider H, and panorama P print formats are
available with Advanced Photo System cameras.
Print Quality Improvement - Your camera records lighting
and exposure information on the film’s magnetic strip to help
the lab give you the best quality prints.
Date and Title Imprinting - Set date, time, and title information
for your photolab to imprint on your photographs. pp 67-74
Print Quantity Select - Choose the number of prints you want
before taking the picture. p 65
Mid Roll Change - Rewind your film in the middle of the roll
and reload it later, without fear of double exposures. p 34
