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. -
∞
)
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.
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.
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.
Visual Exposure Indicators
• The current VEI has a white indicator
behind it.
CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Attach the strap as shown.
ATTACHING THE STRAP
FULL AUTO OPERATION
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
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.
6. Turn the camera off after use by sliding the front
cover closed.
If your subject is located outside the focus frame, you can first lock focus on your
subject, then recompose the picture as desired.
FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS
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.
FOCUS HOLD
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.
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.
REWINDING THE FILM
Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished.
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.
1.Gently press the manual-rewind button.
2.Follow steps 1 - 3 from automatic rewind.
• Film cannot be reloaded after it has been rewound.
MANUAL REWIND
