User manual MINOLTA FREEDOM ZOOM 150

[. . . ] 2463_English 2/14/00 1:21 PM Page 62 Minolta Co. , Ltd. Minolta (UK) Limited Minolta Austria Ges. Belgium Branch Minolta (Schweiz) AG Minolta Svenska AB Finland Branch Minolta Portugal Limitada Minolta Corporation Head Office Los Angeles Branch Minolta Canada Inc. Head Office Vancouver Branch Minolta Hong Kong Limited Minolta Singapore (Pte) Ltd. [. . . ] Insert a fresh battery, then press the manual-rewind button. 22 23 2463_English 2/14/00 1:21 PM Page 24 SELECTING THE FLASH MODE Press the flash-mode button until the desired indicator appears in the data panel. USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH FLASH LAMP (ORANGE) The orange flash lamp comes on when the shutterrelease button is pressed partway down. · The flash lamp will glow when the built-in flash is ready. · When the orange flash lamp blinks rapidly, the flash is charging. Use flash or place the camera on a tripod. 28 29 2463_English 2/14/00 1:21 PM Page 30 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. 2. Place the focus frame on the subject, then take the picture. · The shutter speed will most likely be slow. Use of a tripod is recommended and be sure to tell your subjects not to move. 1. Press the flash-mode button until showing in the data panel. · Fill flash with red-eye reduction will be set. is 30 31 2463_English 2/14/00 1:21 PM Page 32 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION MODE Exposure Compensation is recommended when you are photographing snow scenes, beach scenes, backlit or spot-lit subjects, or scenes with a large amount of sky. Exposure compensation will increase the exposure by 1. 5 EV (stops). Align your subject within the focus frame, then take the picture. 1. Press the flash-mode button until appears in the data panel. · When the shutter speed is slow, the orange lamp beside the viewfinder will blink slowly, warning you about camera shake. 32 33 2463_English 2/14/00 1:21 PM Page 34 SELECTING ADDITIONAL FEATURES You can select the self-timer or remote control mode. , continous drive , SELF-TIMER The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutterrelease button. Press the drive-mode button until the desired symbol appears in the data panel. · When you turn the camera on, the camera is automatically set to the normal operating mode. Normal setting 1. Place the camera on a tripod, then press the drive-mode button until the self-timer symbol appears in the data panel. Place the focus frame on your subject. 34 Continued on next page. 35 2463_English 2/14/00 1:21 PM Page 36 SELF-TIMER (CONTINUED) 3. Press the shutter-release button all the way down. · will blink in the data panel. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink slowly during the countdown, then rapidly just before the shutter is released. CONTINOUS DRIVE In this mode, the camera continuously takes pictures and advances the film as long as the shutter-release button is held down. · To cancel the self-timer, press the drive-mode button again or turn the camera off. · Self-timer is automatically cancelled after the shutter is released. The camera locks focus on the subject when the shutter-release button is pressed. Press the drive-mode button until the continous mode symbol appears in the data panel. Continued on next page. 37 2463_English 2/14/00 1:21 PM Page 38 CONTINOUS DRIVE (CONTINUED) 2. Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down. · Without flash, the shutter will release every 1. 8 seconds; with flash, the shutter will release when the flash is charged. · Continuous drive mode remains selected after the series is complete. IR REMOTE CONTROL RC-3 (SOLD SEPARATELY) Your camera comes equipped to use the IR Remote Control RC-3 (sold separately). The IR Remote Control RC-3 allows remote camera operation up to 5 meters (16. 5 feet) away. [. . . ] · Never touch the lens surface with your fingers. · Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera. 54 Continued on next page. 55 2463_English 2/14/00 1:21 PM Page 56 CARE AND STORAGE STORAGE When storing the camera for extended periods, 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. QUESTIONS AND SERVICE · If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. [. . . ]