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1. Turn the camera upside down, then slide the release

lock and move the film-chamber release. The film-
chamber door will unlock.

2. Open the film-chamber door and insert a

new film cassette into the film chamber.

• If the film-chamber door will not open, internal pressure

needs to be equalized. Open the battery chamber before
opening the film chamber to release the pressure.

• If the film-chamber door sticks, open it with a pen or

similar object.

3. Press the film-chamber door closed and

move the film-chamber release as shown.

• The film cassette may be damaged if the film-chamber

release is moved when the film-chamber door is open.

5. Press the shutter-release button. The film will

advance to the first frame.

• The frame counter displays the number of exposures

remaining on the roll.

• If all of the indicators in the data panel blink, the film has not

loaded. Remove and reload the film cassette.

4. Set the command switch to C, H, or P.

Use ISO 200 IX240 (Advanced Photo System) film in this camera.

• Your camera’s transport system loads the film and advances the film after each exposure.
• Do not open the film chamber unless 

appears or all of the indicators blink in the data

panel.

• Install the battery before loading the film, or the film will not advance to the first frame.
• We recommend you use ISO 200 film in this camera.

Visual Exposure Indicators (VEI)

Loading Film

TAKING PICTURES

1. Set the command switch to the desired

print format.

2. Frame your subject(s) in the image

frame for the selected print format.

3. Press the shutter-release button to take the

picture. 

• Keep your subject at least 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) from the camera.
• With ISO 200 film, the flash has a range of 1.0 ~ 3.0 m

(3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.) and will fire when necessary.

• Flash pictures can not be taken when 

blinks in the data

panel (flash charging).

will appear in the data panel after the last exposure is taken.

When the motor stops, open the film chamber and remove the film.

• Remove your film immediately after rewinding. Film left in the camera may reload

causing double exposures.

LOADING FILM

The current VEI has a white indicator behind it.

- Unexposed

- Partially Exposed

- Exposed

- Processed

TAKING PICTURES UNDERWATER

Your camera can be used to a depth of approximately 5 m (16 ft.). Picture sharpness and
flash range are affected by water clarity. We recommend you take pictures within 2 m (6.6 ft.)
of your subject.

5m (16 ft.)

2 m (6.6 ft.)

Important – Before opening the Film Chamber

• Wipe all water, sand, and grit off of the camera.
• Make sure the film cassette is clean and dry before loading it into the camera. 
• Do not load film in places where water, blowing sand, or dust can enter the camera.
• To prevent condensation from forming when bringing the camera from outdoors to

indoors, let the camera come room temperature before opening the film or battery
chambers.

Hold the camera as shown, making
sure your fingers do not cover the
flash. If you are taking a vertically
framed picture, turn the camera so
the flash is on top.

Tips for better underwater pictures…

• Color pictures taken underwater tend to appear bluish, because water

absorbs most of the red light. For best results, keep your subject within
2 m (6.6 ft.) of the camera.

• Your camera can only load unexposed film (

).

Summary of Contents for VECTIS GX-4

Page 1: ...into the water while holding the camera 8 Do not surf with the camera 9 Do not subject the camera to shock or impact 10 Never use the camera at depths greater than 5m 16 ft 11 If the camera is extremely hot do not expose it to water It may leak causing irrepairable damage FILM CASSETTE WARNING The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores some data magnetically Do not place the film casset...

Page 2: ...in places where water blowing sand or dust can enter the camera Make sure the battery is clean and dry before inserting it into the camera If film is in the camera when the battery is replaced install a new battery immediately after removing the old battery If the battery is not replaced immediately your camera may advance one frame and display in the frame counter for the remaining exposures The ...

Page 3: ...ormat 3 Press the shutter release button to take the picture Keep your subject at least 1 0 m 3 3 ft from the camera With ISO 200 film the flash has a range of 1 0 3 0 m 3 3 9 8 ft and will fire when necessary Flash pictures can not be taken when blinks in the data panel flash charging will appear in the data panel after the last exposure is taken When the motor stops open the film chamber and rem...

Page 4: ... your camera contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area Before shipping your camera for repair contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details TECHNICAL DETAILS Camera Type Waterproof IX240 Lens Shutter Type Lens 27mm f 6 4 approx equivalent to 34 mm in the 35 mm format Viewfinder Magnification 0 54X Focusing Fixed 1 0m 3 3 ft Exposure Programmed A...

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