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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.
2 . Insert the battery according to the + and –
marks inside the battery chamber and
snap the cover closed.
• After installing a new battery, reset the date and time.
CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER
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.
• 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
Your camera uses IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System
cameras.
• Your camera's 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
Visual Exposure Indicators
• The current VEI has a white indicator
behind it.
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.
3 . Press the film-chamber door closed until it
clicks.
• The camera will automatically advance 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 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.
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 will
change to match your selection.
mark current.
VEI MEANING
FULL AUTO OPERATION
-CONTINUED
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 during movement.
4.Center your subject in the focus frame, then
press the shutter-release button partway
down.
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.
6. Turn the camera off after use by sliding the
front cover closed.
FOCUS LOCK
If your subject is located outside the focus frame, you can first lock focus on
your subject, then recompose the picture as desired.
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.
FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS
When your subject is closer than 1.0m/3.28ft., 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
Print Format
All
Focus Distance
0.5m -
(1.64ft. - )
REWINDING THE FILM
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 will count down during rewind.
•
will appear in the frame counter and
when the film is rewound.
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 and
appears and
MANUAL REWIND
Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished.
1.Gently press the manual rewind button.
2.Follow steps 1- 3 from automatic rewind.
• Film cannot be reloaded after it has been rewound.
Telephoto
C or H
P
0.5m -
1.0m -
(1.64ft. - )
(3.28ft. - )
will blink
.
blinks in the data panel.
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