User manual MINOLTA PROGRAM BACK SUPER 90 PART 2

[. . . ] 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. * Advanced Photo SystemTM is a trademark of the five system developing companies. New print formats. . . Classic C print, wider H print, and panorama P print formats are available with Advanced Photo System cameras. Advantages of the Advanced Photo System Easier to load. . . Advanced Photo System cameras use the new IX240 type film. This new film features drop-in-loading to make loading your camera simple, the first time, every time. Indicators on the cassette tell you and your camera if the film is unexposed, partially exposed, exposed, or processed. 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. [. . . ] 28 · After use, close the front cover part way until the lens retracts, then close completely. · Do not obstruct the lens barrel. 29 FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS The green focus-lamp will blink rapidly and the shutter will lock when you are closer than the focus distance indicated below. Focal Length Print Format Focus Distance 30 ­ 60 mm All 0. 5m - (1. 6 ft. - ) When your subject is closer than 1. 5m (4. 9 ft. ), (2. 0m (6. 6 ft. ) in Panorama format), compose your picture within the closeframing guides using focus hold if necessary. Turn the camera upside-down and press the filmchamber release button to open the film-chamber door. Open the film-chamber door and remove the film. · The film's VEI indicator will be . 36 37 PROCESSING For best results, take your film to a Certified Advanced Photo System photofinisher displaying this symbol. 72) USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH When you turn the camera on, the built-in flash is set to autoflash or autoflash with red-eye reduction, whichever mode was used last. The flash will fire automatically when the light level is low or your subject is backlit. 38 39 FLASH LAMP / FLASH RANGE Flash Lamp · When the orange flash lamp blinks rapidly, the flash is charging. Wait until it glows steadily then take the picture. · The flash takes approximately six seconds to charge. · When the orange flash lamp blinks slowly, your scene is too dark for a hand-held picture. Use the flash, or place your camera on a tripod. SELECTING THE FLASH MODE Besides autoflash mode , autoflash with red-eye reduction or flash cancel can be selected. Place the subject within the focus frame and press the shutter-release button all-the-way down. · The shutter speed will most likely be slow. · After taking the picture, the camera returns to Auto mode. 1. Press the subject program selector until the pointer is under . 50 51 LANDSCAPE / NIGHT VIEW MODE In this mode, the focus is set to infinity to ensure sharp focus on landscapes and other distant subjects. · Flash cancel is set and cannot be changed. 1. Press the subject program selector until the pointer is under . Align your subject within the focus frame and press the shutter-release all-the-way down to take the picture. · The shutter speed will most likely be slow. · After taking the picture, the camera returns to Auto mode. ADDITIONAL FEATURES 52 53 DATE IMPRINTING Your camera records date and time information on the film's magnetic strip that certified photofinishers can imprint in the front and back of your photographs. · Some labs can not imprint date and/or time information on the front of your photographs. See your photofinisher for a full description of available services. Setting the Date and Time · This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar through the year 2029. 1. Press the date button to display the date. Imprinting the Date or Time Before taking the picture- Press the date button until the data panel displays the format you want to see on the print. The sequence is as follows: DATE TIME (no display) 2. Press the select button until the item you want to adjust blinks. · Each press of the select button causes the next item to blink. · The sequence is: year ¡ month ¡ date ¡ hour ¡ minute ¡ stops blinking (Continued on the following page) · When is displayed in the data panel, no data will be printed on the front of the print, but the date and time of exposure will be imprinted on the back of the print. Press the adjust button to change the blinking item. · Press and hold the adjust button to change the value rapidly. Changing the Date / Time Format 1. [. . . ] · Before using after prolonged storage, always check the camera's operation to make sure it is functioning properly. Questions and Service · If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. · Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details. This mark on the bottom of your camera is there to inform you that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). Before Important Events · Check camera operation carefully or take test photographs. · Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an equipment malfunction. 74 75 TECHNICAL DETAILS IX240 Lens Shutter Type 30-90mm f/3. 6 - 10. 3 power zoom lens (equivalent to 38 to 113mm in the 135 system). [. . . ]