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Nancy
February 1, 2025

Unable to get the battery out. Any suggestions? Minolta MN35Z is several years old but has barely been used.

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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025

The document does not provide specific instructions on removing the battery from the Minolta Super Zoom MN35Z camera. However, it does mention that you should turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.

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Michael E Dingas
April 4, 2025

@Nancy Do the following at your own risk. Not responsible if you damage the camera or battery. With the orange tab pushed back insert (just) the tip of a pocket knife into the crack between the camera and the battery. Carefully push the knife blade in a sideways motion such that the knife tip grabs the side of the battery. This action will slowly pull the battery out in very small amounts. Do enough times to where you can grab the battery with fingers and pull it completely out of the camera.

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Anna
May 27, 2025

where is the lens cap sensor located?

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  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface About this Manual • The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to change without notice. • Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.

  • Page 3: Safety And Handling Precautions

    (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RF exposure warning This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    • Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the device and invalidate the warranty. • Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly cause an explosion.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ..................1 About this Manual ..............1 Safety and Handling Precautions ..........2 Using this Manual ..............3 Introduction .................. 7 System Requirements ............... 7 Main Features ................7 Package Contents ..............8 Camera Views ................9 Camera Buttons ..............
  • Page 6 Setting the Focus Mode ............30 Using the AE/AF LOCK Button ..........30 Using the Delete Button ............31 Recording Videos ..............33 Mode dial ................34 Using the Record Menu ............48 Using the Movie Menu ............57 Playback ..................59 Viewing in Single Navigation ...........
  • Page 7 Connecting the Camera to a PC ..........81 Connecting the Camera to a Printer ........82 Setting the Print Mode Menu ..........82 Appendix ..................84 About Folder and File Names ..........84 Troubleshooting ................84 Specifications ................86...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: For Windows: •...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: Digital camera Rechargeable battery USB adapter x 1 pcs (The type of plug may vary depending on the country or region) USB cable Neck strap Lens cover Lens Strap AC Cord Battery charger...

  • Page 10: Camera Views

    Camera Views Front View Self-timer LED/ AF Assist Lamp Lens Back View LCD monitor LED indicator light AE/AF LOCK button Playback button OK button/ 4-way navigation control Delete button Menu button...
  • Page 11 Top View 10. Zoom dial 11. Shutter button 12. Wireless button 13. Movie button 14. Mode dial 15. Power button 16. Microphone 17. Flash Bottom View 18. Speaker 19. Battery/ Memory card compartment 20. Tripod screw hole...
  • Page 12 Right View 21. Strap ring Left View 22. Flash button 23. Strap ring 24. USB Out...

  • Page 13: Camera Buttons

    Camera Buttons Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use. Button Description Power Press the Power button to turn the power on/off. Shutter Press to capture an image. In Photo mode and Recording video, spin the zoom dial to left to zoom out, right to zoom in.

  • Page 14: Navigation Control

    Navigation Control The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allow you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows: Description EV/Rotate Button...
  • Page 15 1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through Focus options. (AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity) 2. In Playback mode, press to view the previous image or video clip. Focus/Left 3. In Playback movie mode, press to Rewind video playback. 4. In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attach the Camera Strap 1. Please make sure the lens cap and the cap strap are well combined. 2. Attach the lens cap to the camera strap as the illustration. 3. Follow the steps below to attach the camera strap to the camera. Please make sure the camera strap is attached at two places.

  • Page 17: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery Follow these instructions to insert the rechargeable battery into the battery/memory card compartment. Please read "Battery Information" on page 2 before inserting/removing batteries. 1. Make sure the power is off before open the battery/memory card compartment. 2. Unlock and open the battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera.

  • Page 18: Camera Memory

    4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment. In order to prevent the battery from dropping, please make sure the compartment is locked firmly. Camera Memory Internal memory Your camera is equipped with 128 MB of internal memory. Users can store files up to approximately 79 MB.

  • Page 19: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc/Sdxc Memory Card

    Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Expand your camera’s storage by using SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards. 1. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera. 2. Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the memory card slot with the metallic part facing the back side of the camera.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery By Usb

    Charging the Battery by USB In other way charging the battery, you can use the USB cable to connect the camera with PC or USB adapter. 1. Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown. 2. Connect the other end with the USB adapter and plug it into a power outlet or with the USB port of PC directly for charging.

  • Page 21: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do the initial settings of your camera. First is the setup of language menu. Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. Setting the Language 1.

  • Page 22: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD. LCD Monitor Layout Photo Mode Screen Layout Item Description...
  • Page 23 Indicates the light is not enough and the camera is shaking, which may cause the captured image blurred. If the shake warning appears, you can still capture Shake warning images. However, enable Stabilizer, flashlight or use tripod is recommended, these ways will stabilize the camera.
  • Page 24 Movie Mode Screen Layout Recording Layout Item Description Indicates that you can capture screenshot without PIV available stopping movie recording. Recording Indicates recording status. status Recorded Displays recorded time. time AE/AF lock Indicates AE/AF Lock is enabled. Displays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control Key indicator button.
  • Page 25 Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Playback mode display of still images: Item Description Playback Indicates playback mode. mode Protect Indicates file is protected. Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached. Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a Button intro video file.
  • Page 26 Playback mode of videos: Item Description Playback mode Indicates playback mode. Protect Indicates file is protected. Video clip Indicates the file is a video. Button indicator Displays the button info of Playback mode. Indicates the file number over the total number of File no./Total no.

  • Page 27: Recording Images And Videos

    Recording Images and Videos Taking Images Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your images. Taking images with your camera is very simple. 1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button. 2.

  • Page 28: Using Ev Compensation

    3. Release the Zoom dial. 35x optical zoom 2x digital zoom Using EV Compensation Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene.

  • Page 29: Using Flash

    Using Flash When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Right button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting. To activate Flash: • Press the Flash/Right button on your camera to launch the Flash function. Flash/Right button •...

  • Page 30: Using Self-Timer

    Using Self-timer The Self-timer allows you to take images after a pre-defined delay. While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This function is only available in recording still images. The Self-timer setting is automatically set to off when you turn off the camera.

  • Page 31: Setting The Focus Mode

    Setting the Focus Mode This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image. To set the Focus mode • Press the Focus/Left button on your camera to launch the Focus function. • To select focus options, press the keys.

  • Page 32: Using The Delete Button

    Using the Delete Button Use the Delete button on your camera to delete an image/video/audio clip. The Delete function allows to remove unwanted files in the internal memory or on the memory card. Protected files cannot be erased, to delete, unprotect the file first.
  • Page 33 To delete multiple files: 1. After a confirmation selection appears on screen. Select Multi. 2. The images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor. 3. Use the keys to move through the files. 4. When the desired image/video clip is highlighted, use the keys to mark/unmark image/video clip for...

  • Page 34: Recording Videos

    Recording Videos You can record videos with the camera, the available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However the length of a single video may be limited (the limitation depends on the camera model).

  • Page 35: Mode Dial

    Mode dial There are 8 recording modes can be set by turning the Mode dial, such as Intelligent Scene, Scene mode, Panorama, Art Effect, Manual Exposure, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Program. Once turning the Mode dial, it will enter the selected mode immediately even in Playback mode or during movie recording.
  • Page 36 Using Intelligent Scene This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of photography. Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically recognizes 7 kinds of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Night Scene and Night Portrait - and selects the ideal settings.
  • Page 37 Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 26 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Turn the Mode dial to icon SCN to enter last used Scene mode (Default: Portrait). Press MENU button to select other scene modes.
  • Page 38 Snow This feature is used for beach and snow scenes. This feature captures still images in high speed Sports motions. This feature is used for wedding or indoor party Party settings. This feature is used to capture warm candle light Candlelight effects.
  • Page 39 Use this feature to take photos automatically at the Time Lapse specified intervals. See "Using HDR Mode" on page 41 for more details. Use this feature to take a specific number of images in a specific shooting interval. The taken images will be GIF Capture combined into a GIF file and no longer exist individually.
  • Page 40 Using Food Mode How to share your dining experiences and comments of interesting widgets on your blog by close-up images? Just get the camera and set the scene with food mode. This mode features on macro focus and auto flash designed for close-up photography.
  • Page 41 Using Background Defocus Use this feature to take pictures with background defocus. This effect will not show on preview screen when take pictures. The defocus result only can be presented on picture that has been taken. You can check the defocused pictures on Auto Review or Playback Navigation.
  • Page 42 Using Self Portrait When you are the one taking the picture for yourself, then self portrait mode is necessary besides the tripod. With your long arm’s help, the camera begin face tracking in self portrait mode. If a face had been recognized, the camera performs 2-second countdown with a beep notice then take a shot without pressing the Shutter button.
  • Page 43 Using GIF Capture Use this feature to take a specific number of images in a specific shooting interval. The taken images will be combined into a GIF file and no longer exist individually. Press OK button in Preview could launch the GIF Setting.
  • Page 44 Capture photos in any size with 3fps. Press and hold the Endless Burst shutter button to take a continuous shooting until 50 (Standard) photos or the memory card is full. Capture images before pressing the shutter button. This feature begins by half pressing the shutter button, and continues when the shutter button is fully pressed.
  • Page 45 To stitch the still image 1. Press key to launch the Angle 2. Press key to launch the Menu. Use the keys to Direction Menu. Use the select options. Press the OK button keys to select options. to save and apply changes. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
  • Page 46 Using Art Effect Effects that can be presented on Preview and also apply to movie recording. Press keys to select between the following settings: Icon Item Description This feature enhances the brightness to achieve a High Key lighter tone. This feature enhances the darker details to achieve Low Key a moody tone.
  • Page 47 Sepia Images are captured in sepia tones. Color Accent Retains red tone while the rest of the scene (Red) becomes black and white. Color Accent Retains orange tone while the rest of the scene (Orange) becomes black and white. Color Accent Retains yellow tone while the rest of the scene (Yellow) becomes black and white.
  • Page 48 Using Aperture Priority Mode This mode is designed for control the aperture value by user and let camera decide the shatter speed. The main impact that aperture had on images was with regards to Depth of Field. (DOF) Choose lager aperture, only one subject in focus but the background nice and ...

  • Page 49: Using The Record Menu

    Using the Record Menu If you are in Photo Mode, you can access the Record menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again.
  • Page 50 The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images. Printing Size Printing Size Icon Pixel Size Icon Pixel Size Suggestion Suggestion 5152 x 5152 X Standard print A2 Size 3864 3440 paper 4608 x 4608 x Standard print A2 Size 3456 3072...
  • Page 51 White Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. • As you move through the selection, you can see the preview on the LCD monitor synchronously.
  • Page 52 This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. Use a higher ISO setting in dim conditions •...
  • Page 53 Setting the Exposure Bracketing Use this feature to take photos with different exposure compensation. Bracketing records 3 continuous images in the following order: Standard exposure, Overexposure and Underexposure. Available settings are: Off, ± 0.3, ± 0.7 and ± 1.0. Setting the AF Area AF stands for Automatic Focus.
  • Page 54 Setting the AF Lamp The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even low light conditions. If AF Lamp is set to Auto, the AF lamp located in the front of the camera, see "Front View" on page 9, emits an red light by half pressing the Shutter button allowing the camera to focus easily.
  • Page 55 Setting the Digital Zoom This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 35X, the camera uses digital zoom. To set Digital Zoom 1. From the Record menu, select Digital Zoom.
  • Page 56 Intelligent Scene mode  Blink Detection mode  Face tracking  ISO 6400  20M / 3:2(17M) / 16:9 (14M)  Setting the Date Stamp The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured.
  • Page 57 Blink Detection Nothing ruins a great picture more than having your subjects' eyes closed. Blink Detection provides you with extra assurance when capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments like holding a trophy with teammates after winning a basketball game. If closed eyes are detected, a saving confirmation menu appears on the screen, allowing you to re-take the shot before your subject or subjects move on.

  • Page 58: Using The Movie Menu

    Using the Movie Menu You can access the Movie menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again.
  • Page 59 Prerecord function will be disabled in the following situations: The prerecord time is less than 1 second. • There is not enough internal memory to enable this function unless • an additional memory card is inserted to the camera. Setting Wind Cut This feature reduces wind noise during movie recording.

  • Page 60: Playback

    Playback You can playback the still images, video clips on the LCD monitor. Viewing in Single Navigation The Single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monitor. To view images/video clips, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

  • Page 61: Viewing Thumbnails

    Viewing Thumbnails This function allows you to view 9 or 36 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time. Searching numerous of images is much easier then single view navigation. To set 9-images or 36-images mode 1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

  • Page 62: Magnify

    4. Press the OK button to select an image and view it normally. In calendar mode: The first file (Including image, video and error file) recorded on each • date appears on the screen. Press the Zoom button (right) would back to 36-images mode. •...

  • Page 63: Playing Videos

    Playing Videos 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. A video clip has a video icon displayed on screen. 3. Press the OK button to play the video. 4.

  • Page 64: Playing Voice Memo

    Playing Voice Memo Voice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured image. See "Voice Memo" on page 66 on how to record voice memo. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images.

  • Page 65: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu The Playback menu allows you to edit images, record voice memo, and setup playback settings. To go to Playback Menu: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu. 3. Use the keys to move through the menu selections.
  • Page 66 Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode. To protect files: 1. From the Playback menu, select Protect. 2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 67 To protect all files: 1. Select Lock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears. 2. Select Yes. 3. Press the OK button to lock all files. To unlock all files: 1. Select Unlock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears.
  • Page 68 Filter Effects Filter Effects function is only applicable to aspect ratio 4:3 photos with different artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as new files. To activate Filter Effects: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the keys to scroll and select an image to edit.
  • Page 69 B&W Image is applied with black and white. Sepia Image is applied with sepia tones. Color Retains the color tone you choose while the rest of the scene Emphasis becomes black and white. Trimming The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for still images.
  • Page 70 Resize Resizes a previously saved image to create a small copy photo and only resizing to a smaller size is available. To resize an image: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the keys to scroll and select an image to resize.
  • Page 71 DPOF DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer.
  • Page 72 Copy Use this feature to copy images between internal memory and memory card. To copy images between internal memory and memory card: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu. 3. Select Copy and choose a method you want to copy images to.
  • Page 73 Movie Paste Use this feature to combine two videos with the same specification (movie size and fps) into one video. To combine two videos: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the keys to scroll and select the original video.

  • Page 74: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup Menu: 1. Press Menu button to launch the Record/Playback Menu. 2.

  • Page 75: Setting Power Save

    Setting Power Save The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. After a minute of being in sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power. This function is not available in the following instances: Recording a video file...

  • Page 76: Setting Language

    Setting Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Use the navigation control to scroll through the list and select the desired language. 2. Press the OK button to confirm and apply settings.

  • Page 77: Setting Format

    Setting Format This utility formats current used memory (Internal memory or Memory card) and erases all stored images and data. If a locked card has been inserted, the option would be gray. Reset All Use this function to reset the camera to its factory settings.

  • Page 78: Using The Wireless Function

    Using the Wireless function With Wireless function, you can immediately transfer photos and videos in this camera to other smart devices. In addition, those smart devices are also used as remote controls. 1. Before using Wireless function, please download and install the application "Link123 Plus"...
  • Page 79 Geotagging If GPS recording has not been activated, tap the REC key ( ) to start the GPS recording, and the REC key will be turned into the STOP key ( ). The GPS recording will be stopped by following ways: Tap the STOP key ...
  • Page 80 has recorded 30 recording days and continue to record, the data will be removed in sequence from the 1st recording day to ensure total recording days are not over 30. Camera Mode If set the App to Camera Mode, all functions and operations on camera will be allowed to operate like a stand-alone operation.

  • Page 81: Auto Send

    (On the Camera) Auto Send If the camera is connected with smart device and the App is set to Camera Mode, press the Wireless button will launch the Auto Send menu. When the Auto Send menu is launched:  Press Up/Down button to move the cursor in loop.

  • Page 82: Making Connections

    Making Connections You can connect your camera to: Computer or a printer. Connecting the Camera to a PC You can transfer images and video files to your PC. 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 2.

  • Page 83: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer You can print your images directly using a PictBridge compatible printer. 1. Turn on your Printer. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages. 2.
  • Page 84 To set Printer Settings 1. Use the key to specify a print option. 2. Modify paper size, quality, date and info by keys. Available setting: Paper size: Default / A4 / 4"x6"  Quality: Default / Fine / Normal  Capture Date: Yes / No ...

  • Page 85: Appendix

    Appendix About Folder and File Names Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the internal memory cards to organize captured image and video files. File Naming File names begin with "DSCI" and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence.
  • Page 86 Problem Cause and/or Action "Memory full". one or delete unnecessary images. LCD monitor This file is locked. Unlock the file. See "Protect" on page displays "File locked". LCD monitor The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide displays "Card the write-protect switch to its unlock position.

  • Page 87: Specifications

    Specifications Sensor 16 mega pixels CMOS Equivalent Focal Length: 25 mm ~ 875 mm Lens Focal Length: F=4.5~157 mm 35x optical zoom, 2x digital zoom LCD monitor 3.0" Color LCD Normal: Still mode Wide: 1 cm ~ infinity Tele: 150 cm ~ infinity Movie mode Wide: 1 cm ~ infinity Focusing Range...
  • Page 88 Aspect ratio 16:9 14M (5152 x 2898), 12M (4608 x 2592), 2M (1920 x 1080) Aspect ratio 1:1 2992 x 2992 1080p60  1080p30  720p30 Resolution  (Movie) 1080p15 (Voiceless)  720p60 (Voiceless)  VGAp120 (Voiceless)  Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Kids, Night Scene, Close-up, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Soft Skin, Food, Moon, Scene Mode...
  • Page 89 OSD Language Interface Battery Li-ion battery: NP120 (3.7V, 1700mAh) Full-Half (65% ± 15%) Battery Level Half-Low (25% ± 15%) Low-Exhausted (10% ± 10%) Rated input voltage: AC 100 V ~ 240 V (160 mA, 50/60 Hz) USB adapter Rated output voltage: DC 5 V/1 A Operating temperature: 0ºC ~ 40ºC Operating 0ºC - 40ºC...

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