User manual KONICA MINOLTA VECTIS 100BF

[. . . ] under the Bern Convention and Universal Copyright Convention Printed in China 9222-2220-37 PR-A802 Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera. Your camera is an easy to operate lens shutter camera from Minolta's line of Advanced Photo SystemTM cameras. This manual is designed to help you understand the operation of your camera and its functions. Please familiarize yourself with the names of the controls and their locations on the camera, then read this manual thoroughly. Advantages of the Advanced Photo System Easier to load. . . Advanced Photo System cameras use the new IX240 type film. [. . . ] 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 InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. This mark on the bottom of 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). New processing. . . In addition to returning your prints in the format you selected, certified photofinishers will return your Advanced Photo System film in its original cassette with an index print. To order reprints, simply choose the images you want from the index print. No more searching through negatives to find the right frame. New print formats. . . Classic C print, wider H print, and panorama P print formats are available with Advanced Photo System cameras. Advanced Photo SystemTM is a trademark of the five system developing companies. To receive the best possible prints, take your film to a photolab displaying the Certified Advanced Photo System logo. Photofinishers displaying this logo have been certified according to Advanced Photo System guidelines. NAMES OF PARTS BODY TOP and FRONT 1. Meter window* Shutter-release button Format switch Viewfinder window* Self-timer/Red-eye reduction lamp Self-timer button Lens* Lens-cover/Main switch AF windows* Flash* * Do not touch BODY BACK and BOTTOM 11. Mode button Manual-rewind button Flash-ready lamp Viewfinder* Data panel Battery-chamber release Battery-chamber door Tripod socket Film-chamber door Film-chamber release DATA PANEL 21. Flash mode indicators Frame counter Continuous drive indicator Film-transport indicators Battery-condition indicator BASIC OPERATION Step A INSERTING THE BATTERY Your camera uses one 3-volt CR-2 lithium battery to supply power for all camera operations. Slide the battery-chamber release in the direction indicated and open the battery chamber (A). Insert the battery into the chamber with the ­ side entering first (B). Close the battery-chamber cover until it clicks. · To save power, your camera will shut down if it is not operated for more than five minutes. Close, then open the lens cover again to restore power. I · Make sure the subject is within the focus distance of 0. 8m - (2. 6 ft. Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutterrelease button partway down. J · If blinks in the data panel with the shutterrelease button pressed partway down, and the green flash lamp blinks the flash is charging ( J ). B 4. When the green flash lamp glows, press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the picture. · After use, slide the main switch to to close the lens cover and turn the camera off. CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER Battery-condition indicator appears even with the camera off (C). FOCUS HOLD When your subject is located outside the focus frame, you can first lock focus on your subject, then recompose the picture as desired. C :Power is sufficient for all camera operations. :Power is sufficient, but the battery will have to be replaced soon. The shutter will lock until the battery is replaced. [. . . ] · Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an equipment malfunction. STORAGE When storing the camera for extended periods of time, please follow these guidelines, · Store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For very long periods, place the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent. · Before using after prolonged storage, always check the camera's operation to make sure it is functioning properly. · Shutter speeds may be slow when the flash is canceled. · The flash mode remains selected after the shutter is released. 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. [. . . ]