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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE .....................................................5 NAMES OF PARTS .........................................................................8 Body ......................................................................................................8 Data Panel...........................................................................................10 Viewfinder.....................................................
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 3 Autoflash .............................................................................................34 Autoflash with Red-eye Reduction......................................................34 Fill Flash..............................................................................................35 Fill Flash with Red-eye Reduction ......................................................35 Flash Cancel .........................................................
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 4 Thank you for purchasing this camera. Please take time to read this manual so that you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two co
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 5 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. • Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. • Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed. • Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 6 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE WARNING • Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts. • Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight. • Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident. • Do not look at the sun or strong light sources directly through the viewfinder or lens. It may damage your
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 7 CAUTION • Do not point the product directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the product is not in use. • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. • If batteries are leaking, discont
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 8 NAMES OF PARTS Body For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in paren- thesis. Built-in flash* (32) Shutter-release button (27) Manual-rewind button(26) Flash-mode button (32) Self-timer lamp / Remote-control receiver** (41) Strap eyelet (20) Lens contacts* (22) Lens release (22) Mirror* (22) Lens mount (22) Focus-mode switch (47) Battery-chamber door (14) Tripod socket 8
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 9 Accessory shoe (48) Main switch (28) Data panel (10) Eyepiece cup (57) Drive-mode button (41) Subject-program button (37) Viewfinder* (11) Strap eyelet (20) Film window (23) Date button** (16) Back-cover release (23) Select button** (16) Adjust button** (16) Spot AF button (46) * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 60)
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 10 NAMES OF PARTS Data Panel Flash-mode indicators (32) Subject-program indicators (37) Portrait Autoflash Landscape Autoflash with red-eye reduction Close-up Fill flash Fill flash with red-eye reduction Sports Flash cancel Night portrait / Night scene Wireless / Remote flash indicator (48) Battery condition indicator (15) Date / time 2 Frame counter (25) display (17) Film transport signals (25) Single frame / Continuous advance Cartridge mark (25) indicator (4
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 11 Viewfinder Spot-focus area (46) Wide focus frame (28) Flash signals (33) Focus signals (29) Focus signals Steady Focus is confirmed and locked. Focus is confirmed with a moving subject. The camera Steady continues to focus while the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Focus cannot be confirmed. Blinks • The shutter is locked (p. 31). Flash signals Flash is charged and will fire when the shutter- Steady release button is pressed. Flash output was
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 12 QUICK OPERATION 1. Insert the batteries (p. 14). • This camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries. 2. If the camera is the quartz date model, set the date and time, and imprinting format (p. 16). • The clock and calendar are powered by the camera’s batteries. 3. Attach the lens (p. 22). • Align the red mounting index on the lens with the one on the camera. Carefully insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. 4
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 13 5. Open the back cover and load the film (p. 23). • Align the film tip with the red mark, then close the back cover. 6. Center the subject in the wide focus frame. If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame the subject (p. 28). •The camera will focus and set exposure automatically when the shutter release button is pressed partway down. 7. When the focus signal appears in the viewfinder, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take t
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 14 BATTERIES GETTING STARTED Installing the Batteries The camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for all camera operations. 1. Slide the battery-chamber release as shown, and open the door. 2. Insert the batteries with the polarities as indicated by the illustration next to the battery chamber. 3. Close the battery-chamber door and push until it clicks into place. • Setting the camera down with the battery-chamber door open may damage the came
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 15 Battery Condition Indicators Slide the main switch to on position. •A battery indicator appears on the data panel indicating the power status of the batteries. Full-battery indicator. • Power is sufficient for all camera operations. Half-battery indicator blinks. • Power is low. All functions are operational, but the batteries should be replaced soon. Flash recycling time may be slow. Half-battery indicator blinks and no other indicators appear on the data p
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 16 DATE AND TIME SETTING - FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL GETTING STARTED The quartz-date function records the date or time in the lower-left corner of the photograph. The quartz date back has an automatic cal- endar through the year 2039. • Imprinted data may be difficult to read if the lower-left corner of the photograph is bright or non-uniform. • Only use the data back in temperatures between 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F). • Since the date is recorded when
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 17 Setting the Date and Time 1. Slide the main switch to the on position. The following example changes the date and time from the default setting of 2003, January 1, 0:00 to 2004, March 24, 15:45. 2. Press the select button to select the year. • ‘03 will blink indicating 2003. • The item will cycle as follows. Year Month Day Hour Minute 3. Press the adjust button to change the year. • ‘04 indicates 2004. • The item continues increasing
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 18 DATE AND TIME SETTING - FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL GETTING STARTED 8. Press the select button to select the hour. • The display will be changed from date to time. • The hour register will blink. The initial setting is 0. • Confirm the date when adjusting the clock to a different time zone or near midnight. 9. Press the adjust button to change the hour value. • The data back has a 24-hour clock 3pm is 15. . 10. Press the select button to select the m
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 19 Changing the Date Format Date button Select button Adjust button 1. Press and hold the select button for 3 seconds until the date on the data panel blinks. 2. Press the adjust button to change the format. • The format will change in the following sequence: Month/ Day/ Year Year/ Month/ Day Day/ Month/ Year 3. Press the shutter-release button partway down to set the format. Storing the Date and Time Setting When Changing Batteries If the date imprinting d
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2165_E.qxd 03.2.10 2:06 PM Page 20 ATTACHING THE STRAP GETTING STARTED Eyepiece cap 1. Confirm the eyepiece cap is attached to the strap. The strap is threaded through the cap to prevent loss. 2. With the visible protrusions on the Holder ring inside of the holder ring oriented as shown, pass the tip of the strap through the ring. Protrusions 3. Pass the tip of the strap through the camera’s strap eyelet from below. • Attach the strap so the tip comes between the strap and the camera. •The ey
