User manual KONICA MINOLTA DYNAX 30

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings: · · · · · · · · Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/­) reversed. Do not use batteries which show wear or damage. [. . . ] Attach the eyepiece cap if a bright light source is behind the camera (p. 35). CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE NOTES The maximum frame rate with continuous advance is 1. 7 frames per second with a shutter speed of 1/250 or faster, no flash, single-shot AF or manual focus, fresh batteries and no date imprinting. AF Zoom xi and Power Zoom lenses cannot be zoomed when taking pictures with continuous advance. The frame rate is affected by the shutter speed and use of flash. The built-in flash must recharge between exposures. When using an accessory flash, the camera continues to take pictures regardless if the flash has charged. 33 REMOTE CONTROL NOTES The date model can be operated up to 5m (16. 4 ft. ) away with the IR Remote Control RC-3 (sold separately). For detailed operation, refer to the RC-3 instruction manual. The remote-control drive mode is set with the drive-mode button (p. Point the remote control toward the camera and press the release or the delay button. If the built-in flash pops up when the release button is pressed, wait a few seconds for the flash to charge and then press the release button again. The delay button (1) delays the release of the shutter for two seconds; the flash fires four times before the shutter releases. The release button (2) fires the shutter without a delay; the flash fires once before the shutter releases. The subject should be positioned within the focus frame; the focus and exposure are set when a remotecontrol button is pressed. 1 2 Focus lock can be used. To refocus the camera, press the shutter-release button partway down. Changing the position of the function dial cancels the focus and exposure lock. The remote control can also be used with bulb exposures (p. 45), multiple exposures, and bracketing (p. To save power, the drive mode is canceled if an operation is not made within five minutes. Attach the eyepiece cap if a bright light source is behind the camera (p. 35). 34 ADVANCED OPERATION ATTACHING THE EYEPIECE CAP The supplied eyepiece cap prevents light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure meter or fogging the film when using the self-timer or remote control, or during long exposures. Slide the eyepiece cap over the viewfinder from below. The cap should be attached to the camera strap to prevent loss. OPTIONAL VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES The Angle Finder VN and Magnifier VN can be used with this camera. The Angle Finder makes using the camera at low angles easier. [. . . ] Use a blower brush to remove dust from or around the mirror. · Never use compressed air to clean the camera's interior; it may damage sensitive internal components. · Never use organic solvents to clean the camera. · Never touch the lens surface with your fingers. BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS · Check the camera's operation carefully, or take test photographs before an event or journey. [. . . ]