Minolta EXPLORER FREEDOM ZOOM Instruction Manual

E Instruction Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Minolta camera. This camera is
equipped with functions to suit all your photographic needs. Before
using your new camera, please take the time to read through this
instruction manual for it contains information important to the proper
use and care of your camera.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
WARNING
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.
• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
• Tape over lithium battery contacts before disposal. Follow local codes
for battery disposal.
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young
children.
Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young
children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...
• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is
exposed.
• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or Auto Power Off is
activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit
inside the camera is touched. Take your camera to a Minolta Service
Facility when repairs are required.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS
• This camera is designed for use for -10 to 40°C (14 to 104°F).
• At colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be slow; at
higher temperatures, the display will temporarily darken, but will
restore when the temperature normalizes.
• Never subject your camera to extreme humidity.
• To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed
plastic bag when bringing it from the cold exterior to a warm building.
Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.
• When photographing in cold weather, we recommend that you keep
the camera and spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warm
when you are not shooting. Cold batteries will regain some of their
charge when they warm up.
• This camera is not waterproof, dust-proof, or sand-proof; take care
when using it at the beach or near water. Costly or irreparable damage
may occur.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Lens: 28-75mm f/3.5-8.9 power zoom lens with 4 elements in 4
groups
Focusing: 3-beam, active infrared autofocus system with focus lock;
Focusing range: 0.4m - ∞ (16 in. - ∞), Close-up: 0.4m - 1.0
(16 in. - 3.3 ft.); Maximum magnification 1/4.3X
Exposure: Center-weighted metering; Metering range (ISO 100):
28mm: EV 2.6 - 17, 75mm: EV 3.3 - 17; Film speed range:
Automatic setting for DX-coded film ISO 25-3200 in 1EV
steps
Film transport: Auto advance to first frame, auto rewind, auto threading,
manual start of rewind possible; continuous drive: 1.2
sec./frame (without flash)
Flash: Retractable, built-in flash, flashmatic with intensity control;
Recycling time: approx. 0.3 - 7 sec.; Range (ISO 100): 28mm:
0.4 - 5.9m (16 in.- 19.4 ft.), 75mm: 0.4 - 2.3m (16 in. - 7.5 ft.)
Viewfinder: Real-image zoom; Diopter (subject at 3m/10 ft.): -1 diopter
Battery: One 3-volt CR123A or DL123A lithium battery; Battery
performance: Approx. 13 rolls (24 exp. roll w/ 50% flash)
Dimensions: 121 x 66.5 x 44mm (4-3/4 x 2-5/8x 1-3/4 in.)
Weight: 245g (8.64 oz.)
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing
and are subject to change without notice.
Minolta Co., Ltd. 3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan
Minolta GmbH Kurt-Fischer-Strasse 50, D-22923 Ahrensburg, Germany
Minolta France S.A. 365 Route de Saint-Germain, F-78420 Carrieres-Sur-Seine, France
Minolta (UK) Limited 7 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU, England
Minolta Austria Ges. m.b.H. Amalienstrasse 59-61, A-1131 Wien, Austria
Minolta Camera Benelux B.V. Zonnebaan 39, P.O. Box 6000, NL-3600 HA Maarssen, The Netherlands
Belgium Branch Prins Boundewijnlaan 1, B-2550 Kontich, Belgium
Minolta (Schweiz) AG Riedstrasse 6, CH-8953 Dietikon, Switzerland
Minolta Svenska AB Albygatan 114, S-171 54 Solna, Sweden
Finland Branch Niittykatu 6 PL 37, SF-02201 Espoo, Finland
Minolta Portugal Limitada Av. do Brasil 33-A, P-1700 Lisboa, Portugal
Minolta Corporation
Head Office 101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A.
Los Angeles Branch 11150 Hope Street Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
Minolta Canada Inc.
Head Office 369 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2H5, Canada
Vancouver Branch 230-3771 Jacombs Road, Richmond, B.C. V6V 2L9, Canada
Minolta Hong Kong Limited Room 208, 2/F, Eastern Center, 1065 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Minolta Singapore (Pte) Ltd. 10, Teban Gardens Crescent, Singapore 608923
Shanghai Minolta Optical
Products Co., Ltd. 368 Minolta Road, Songjiang, Shanghai, China
9222-2445-11 NI-C909 © 1997 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and
Universal Copyright Convention
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 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 with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU
(European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for
Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

NAMES OF PARTS

1. Shutter-release button
2. Date buttons (DATE model only)

3. Data panel

4. Subject-program selector
5. Self-timer/Drive-mode button
6. Flash-mode button
7. Flash*
8. Back-cover release
9. Viewfinder window*
10. Metering window*
11. Lens*
12. Self-timer/Remote-control lamp
13. Autofocus windows/Remote-control receiver*
BACK
DATA PANEL
1. Flash-mode indicator
2. Self-timer indicator
3. Continuous-drive indicator
4. Remote-control indicator
5. Date/Time display (date model only)
6. Low-battery symbol
7. Frame counter
VIEWFINDER
Printed in China
FRONT
*Do not touch
14. Flash lamp (orange)
15. Focus lamp (green)
16. Viewfinder*
17. ON/OFF button
18. Zoom control
19. Battery cover
20. Strap eyelet
21. Tripod socket
22. Rewind button
23. Film window
24. Back cover
8. Film-transport signals
9. Film-cartridge mark
10. Landscape/Night View mode
indicator
11. Night Portrait mode indicator
12. Close-up mode indicator
13. Subject-program pointer
1. Focus lamp (green)
Glows: Focus confirmed
Blinks: Subject too close
2. Flash lamp (orange)
Glows: Flash will fire
Blinks quickly: Flash charging
Blinks slowly: Camera-shake warning
3. Focus frame
4. Close-framing guides