User manual MINOLTA FREEDOM ZOOM TRAVELER IR REMOTE CONTRO LRC-3

[. . . ] Do not fire the flash if your subject is closer than the minimum flash distance stated in the manual. ⷠDo not subject the camera to shock, extreme heat or high humidity. ⷠDo not let the camera come in contact with sand, salt or other grit. ⷠThis camera is designed for use between -10 and 40 °C (14 to 104 °F). [. . . ] At higher temperatures the display may temporarily darken. If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a lens brush. If necessary, moisten a sheet of lens tissue with one drop of lens-cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens. Never touch the lens surface with your fingers. If it is dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. ⷠWhen not in use, keep the camera in a cool, dry place away from dust and chemicals. For more information about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. * Self-timer/Red-eye-reduction lamp Meter window* Autofocus windows* Viewfinder window* Flash* Lens* Main switch Tripod socket Back cover Viewfinder* Flash lamp Film window Data panel Flash-mode button Shutter-release button Self-timer button Zoom lever Manual-rewind button Battery-chamber door Strap eyelet Back-cover release Flash-mode indicators Self-timer indicator Low battery-symbol Frame counter Cartridge mark Film-transport indicator Do not touch Move the switch to the OFF position to turn the camera power off (A). Your camera uses one 3-volt CR123Alithium battery to supply power for all camera operations. Remove the old battery from the battery chamber + end first (C). Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. ⷠLift your finger from the shutter-release button to cancel focus hold. The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. Self-timer mode is canceled after the picture is taken. ⷠTo cancel the self-timer, press the self-timer button again or turn the camera OFF. The flash will fire automatically when necessary, such as lowlight situations indoors and before or after sunset. When the flash lamp glows brightly, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. Make sure your subject is within the flash range listed below. When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the self-timer/ red-eye reduction lamp on the front of the camera will illuminate to help reduce the red-eye effect in flash pictures. Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then press the shutter-release button partway down. [. . . ] Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then press the shutter-release button partway down. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture (O). Compose your subject in the viewfinder, then press the shutter-release button all the way down to take picture. flash Cancel Use flash cancel when photographing twilight scenes or subjects beyond the flash range. [. . . ]