User manual MINOLTA VECTIS 100 BF

[. . . ] Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble. This camera will only load film with the Unexposed q mark current. Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children. Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. [. . . ] â· To save power, your camera will shut down if it is not operated for more than five minutes. Close, then open the lens cover again to restore power. Make sure the subject is within the focus distance of 0. Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutterrelease button partway down. If blinks in the data panel with the shutterrelease button pressed partway down, and the green flash lamp blinks the flash is charging ( J ). When the green flash lamp glows, press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the picture. â· After use, slide the main switch to to close the lens cover and turn the camera off. Battery-condition indicator appears even with the camera off (C). When your subject is located outside the focus frame, you can first lock focus on your subject, then recompose the picture as desired. Center your subject in the focus frame , then press the shutterrelease button partway down (K). Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture, then press the shutterrelease button all-the-way down to take the picture (L). â· Lift your finger from the shutter-release button to cancel focus hold. Your camera uses IX240 type ISO100-400 speed film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras. Turn the camera upside down and slide the film-chamber release in the direction indicated and open the filmchamber door (D). This camera will only load film with the q mark current. Your camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after the last exposure. Close the film-chamber door until it clicks. â· The film will advance to the first frame, then and will appear in the data panel (F). - If a processed (VEI s) or partially exposed (VEI ) cassette was loaded into this camera, the VEI has been changed to ". Wait for the film to completely rewind into the cassette. Slide the lens cover switch to to open the lens cover and turn the camera on (G). Use the format switch to choose the print format (H). [. . . ] When storing the camera for extended periods of time, please follow these guidelines, â· 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. â· Before using after prolonged storage, always check the camera's operation to make sure it is functioning properly. Shutter speeds may be slow when the flash is canceled. [. . . ]