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REWINDING THE FILM - MANUAL

Use manual rewind when you want to switch to a different
type or speed of film before the current roll is finished.

1. Press the manual-rewind button.

2. Follow steps 1- 3 from automatic rewind.

• The film's VEI indicator will be 

.

Mid Roll Change (MRC)

In cameras with the MRC feature, film can be rewound in the middle of the roll and
reloaded at a later time. When reloaded, the camera will advance the film to the first
unexposed frame. Film can be rewound and reloaded until the last frame is taken, when
the camera automatically rewinds the film and sets the VEI to 

• Cameras without the MRC feature set the VEI for partially-exposed rolls to 

.  

Cassettes with the 

VEI current can not be reloaded.

Only partially-exposed film rewound in a Minolta camera with Mid Roll Change
capability can be reloaded into this camera. Film rewound in another
manufacturer’s MRC capable camera may not function properly.

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Страница 1: ...e viewfinder frame changes to match each format selection Date and Title Imprinting Before taking the picture you can choose to have date information printed on the front and or one of three preselect...

Страница 2: ...88 Technical Details 90 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE 4 NAMES OF PARTS 14 GETTING STARTED Attaching the Strap 19 Installing the Battery 20 Checking the Battery Power 21 Diopter Adjustment...

Страница 3: ...es what act is prohibited The example at left means do not disassemble FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and the product itself for the proper and saf...

Страница 4: ...sed 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...

Страница 5: ...or others may occur Flash fired near the eye Strap wound around the neck SAFETY CAUTIONS CONT BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE DUE TO IMPROPER USE Read and follow all warnings supplied with the batteries Do not...

Страница 6: ...s 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 crack...

Страница 7: ...d 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 the glove compartment of a car At colder temperatures the data panel response ti...

Страница 8: ...ocus window Viewfinder window Remote control receiver Lens Format switch Flash Main switch Zoom lever Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial Flash mode button Self timer Remote control button Subject prog...

Страница 9: ...k 7 Focal length mark 8 Title Date Time Focal length Film speed Print quantity indicator 9 Frame counter 10 Film transport signals 11 Battery condition indicator 12 Film cassette mark 13 Remote contro...

Страница 10: ...19 18 ATTACHING THE STRAP Attach the strap as shown GETTING STARTED...

Страница 11: ...dicates that power is sufficient for all camera operations To save power your camera will automatically shut off if it is not operated for more than three minutes INSTALLING THE BATTERY Your camera us...

Страница 12: ...eyesight The diopter adjustment range is 2 0 diopters Do not adjust the viewfinder s diopter when close up mode is selected To adjust 1 Point the camera at a brightly lit subject or a white wall 2 Wh...

Страница 13: ...nces the film after each exposure Once loaded the Film Chamber Lock feature prevents the film chamber from being opened until the film is rewound into the cassette There is no need to worry about doub...

Страница 14: ...the exposure number and the film s ISO in the data panel If a partially exposed roll of film VEI is loaded into this camera the film will be advanced to the first unexposed frame LOADING FILM 26 3 Op...

Страница 15: ...NG FILM 28 If the film transport signals and 0 blink in the data panel press the film chamber release and remove the film If the film s current VEI is or insert a new roll of film If a processed roll...

Страница 16: ...om lever to zoom out Press T on the zoom lever to zoom in 4 Center your subject in the focus frame then press the shutter release button partway down Hold the camera steady making sure your fingers do...

Страница 17: ...shutter with a slow steady squeeze never a quick jab The frame counter in your camera displays the number of frames remaining not the number of frames taken 33 FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS The green focus lam...

Страница 18: ...w contrast area fills the center of the viewfinder The green focus lamp will blink slowly to warn you that focus may not be accurate When your subject is near a very bright object or area The green fo...

Страница 19: ...he previous page 1 Center your subject in the focus frame SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS When two subjects overlap in the focus frame The green focus lamp will glow and the closer of the two subjects wil...

Страница 20: ...wn then press the film chamber release to open the film chamber door Before opening the film chamber door wipe any dirt or moisture off of the camera FOCUS HOLD 2 Press and hold the shutter release bu...

Страница 21: ...oaded at a later time When reloaded the camera will advance the film to the first unexposed frame Film can be rewound and reloaded until the last frame is taken when the camera automatically rewinds t...

Страница 22: ...e MRC feature may not work properly Within 1 0m 3 3 ft of an operating magnetic or electromagnetic field generator TV CRT Personal computer speakers microwave oven telephone etc Within 1 0m 3 3 ft of...

Страница 23: ...e range of the built in flash depends on the film speed and the focal length you are using To ensure proper exposure make sure your subject is positioned within the flash range Focal Length Flash Rang...

Страница 24: ...e red eye effect Warn your subject that the flash will fire a few short bursts just before the picture is taken SELECTING THE FLASH MODE Besides autoflash mode autoflash with red eye reduction manual...

Страница 25: ...e flash is canceled Use of a tripod is recommended SELECTING THE FLASH MODE The flash will fire when the shutter is released regardless of lighting Use manual fill flash to illuminate a backlit subjec...

Страница 26: ...tailor the camera s fully automatic operation to suit the subject It provides optimal camera settings for close ups portraits portraits at night landscapes and night views AUTO Full Auto Mode The came...

Страница 27: ...fication of 1 6 life size on the film 1 Press the subject program select button until the pointer blinks below 2 Place the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter release button all the way d...

Страница 28: ...e lens to zoom and press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture If you manually zoom the lens after selecting the portrait mode return to autozoom is no longer possible PORTRA...

Страница 29: ...of a tripod is recommended NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE In Night Portrait mode the camera balances the flash and existing light exposure so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night The...

Страница 30: ...d will most likely be slow Use of a tripod is recommended 2 Align your subject in the focus frame and press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture In this mode focus is set to...

Страница 31: ...after the picture is taken Setting the Print Quantity Before taking the picture 1 Press the print button to enter the desired number of prints The quantity will be displayed on the data panel Press th...

Страница 32: ...D DISPLAY PRINT FRONT Y M D Hr Min 24 Hr No imprinting PRINT BACK Y M D Hr Min 24 Hr Y M D H M PRINT QUANTITY SELECTION 62 Setting the Print Quantity to Zero After taking the picture and before taking...

Страница 33: ...ks Each press of the select button causes the next item to blink The sequence is as follows year month date hour minute stops blinking This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar through the...

Страница 34: ...ntil all items in the date display blink DATE IMPRINTING 66 3 Press the adjust button to change the blinking item Press and hold the adjust button to change the value rapidly 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 un...

Страница 35: ...n chosen the title will be recorded on the film s magnetic data strip At certified Advanced Photo System labs the selected title will be printed on the back of the print Some labs may not be able to p...

Страница 36: ...le you want from the title list Three title codes have been set into memory You can change one or all three title codes at any time TITLE IMPRINTING 70 TITLE PRINT DATE SEL ADJ Title Code Titles are d...

Страница 37: ...k 5 Press the select button to make the next digit blink change the number using the adjust button TITLE IMPRINTING 72 4 Press the adjust button to change the value of the blinking number Press and ho...

Страница 38: ...t Each press of the title button changes the title code to the next selection 2 Take the picture The magnetic data is written and the selection is canceled for the next frame TO HAVE THE TITLE IMPRINT...

Страница 39: ...d the film cassette mark is blinking 1 Press title to select the desired title Each press of the title button changes the title code to the next selection SETTING A FILMSTRIP TITLE 2 Set the title by...

Страница 40: ...lowly during the self timer countdown To cancel the self timer operation press the self timer drive mode button or turn the camera off The self timer is automatically canceled after the shutter releas...

Страница 41: ...the remote control is not operated for more than eight minutes CONTINUOUS DRIVE MODE In this mode the camera continuously takes pictures and advances the film as long as the shutter release button is...

Страница 42: ...ONTROL MODE 3 Point the remote control toward the front of the camera and press or 2s If you press the release button marked with the lamp on the front of the camera will blink once and the picture wi...

Страница 43: ...k into the remote control CHANGING THE BATTERY The remote control uses a 3V lithium battery CR2032 When pressing the remote control buttons does not release the shutter the battery must be replaced Th...

Страница 44: ...s required for certification see your photofinisher for a full list of available services Reprints Images are always captured in the H format You can select any of the three formats when ordering repr...

Страница 45: ...aning fluid and gently wipe the lens in a circular motion starting from the center Never place lens fluid directly on the lens Never touch the lens surface with your fingers Never use alcohol or solve...

Страница 46: ...YPE IX240 Lens Shutter LENS 30 120mm f 3 5 9 9 power zoom lens equivalent to approx 38 to 150mm in the 135 system 6 elements 6 groups construction including 2 two sided aspheric elements Maximum Magni...

Страница 47: ...vide 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 w...

Страница 48: ...109 Solna Sweden Finland Branch Niittykatu 6 PL 37 SF 02201 Espoo Finland Minolta Portugal Limitada Rua Afonso Lopes Vieira 55 B P 1700 Lisboa Portugal Minolta Corporation Head Office 101 Williams Dri...

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