User manual MINOLTA FLASH METER V PART 2

[. . . ] The interior of the camera is not water resistant. - Dry the camera before opening the film or battery chambers. - When inserting or removing film or batteries, keep your hands dry. Do not load film or replace batteries in places where water, blowing sand, or dust can enter the camera. [. . . ] At higher temperatures, the display may temporarily darken, but will restore when the temperature normalizes. · Never subject the camera to extreme humidity. · To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from the cold exterior into a warm building. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag. · When photographing in cold weather, 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 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. Using a coin or similar object, turn the battery-chamber lock to open, then open the battery-chamber door. Battery Warning Replace the battery. · If no display appears, replace the battery or make sure it is correctly installed. · Do not remove the battery unless the battery warning blinks or no display appears in the data panel. · If the data panel dims after the flash fires, the battery will need to be replaced soon. · Your camera will shut down if it is not operated for more than three minutes. To restore power, turn the command switch to OFF, then back to P, H, C, or . LOADING FILM Use IX240 (Advanced Photo System) type film in this camera. · Your camera's transport system loads the film and advances the film after each exposure. · Do not open the film chamber until 0 appears or all indicators blink in the data panel. · Install the battery before loading the film, or the film will not advance to the first frame. · We recommend you use ISO 200 film in this camera. Loading Film 1. Turn the camera upside down, then press the release lock and turn the film-chamber release. · The film-chamber door will unlock. · Wipe dirt or moisture off of the camera and film cassette before opening the film chamber. Visual Exposure Indicators (VEI) · The current VEI has a white indicator behind it. MEANING VEI UNEXPOSED PARTIALLY EXPOSED EXPOSED PROCESSED · Your camera can only load unexposed film ( ). 2. [. . . ] Certified photofinishers will provide the following services when you take your film in for processing. CHP - Print Format Your film will be printed according to the format set when the picture was taken. Film will be returned in its original cassette and the VEI set to to prevent accidental loading. Index Print An index print with a numbered image of each frame is included with your returned order. REPRINTS Images are always captured in the H Print format. [. . . ]