User manual MINOLTA AUTO ELECTROFLASH 450

[. . . ] Do not use batteries which show wear or damage. do not expose batteries to fire , high temperatures , water , or moisture. Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble batteries. Do not store batteries near or in metallic products. [. . . ] Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts. This camera is designed for use from -10° to 40 °C (14 to 104 °F). ⷠNever leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as in the glove compartment of a car. At higher temperatures, the display will temporarily darken, but will be restored when the temperature normalizes. To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from a cold environment into a warm one. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag. ⷠWhen photographing in cold weather, it is recommend that you 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 camera is not waterproof, dust-proof, or sand-proof. If you use this camera near water or the beach, water, dust, or sand damage may occur. Protect the camera at all times from moisture or splashes, especially saltwater spray. 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. 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: · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Focus frame Back cover Back-cover release not touch The camera uses two AA-size alkaline batteries to supply power for all camera operations. When replacing the batteries, make sure the camera is off. ⷠQuartz-date model: the date and time must be set when new batteries are inserted. Insert the batteries with the polarities as indicated by + and ­ marks on the inside of the battery-chamber door (B). Low power:The power is sufficient, but the batteries should be replaced soon. The use of slide film is not recommended. Slide the back-cover release up to open the back cover (D). [. . . ] Focus lock is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and outside the focus frame. Place the focus frame on the subject and press the shutterrelease button partway down (N) until the green ready lamp glows steadily. Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture (O). Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. [. . . ]