User manual MINOLTA ZOOM 80

[. . . ] Eng_9222_2475_21. qxd 2002. 3. 22 2:06 PM Page 1 E INSTRUCTION MANUAL Minolta Co. , Ltd. Minolta Europe GmbH Reparatur/Repair Minolta France S. A. Minolta (UK) Limited Minolta Austria Ges. Belgian Branch Minolta (Schweiz) AG Minolta Svenska AB Finnish Branch Minolta Portugal Limitada Minolta Corporation Head Office Los Angeles Branch Minolta Canada Inc. [. . . ] 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: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for conformité Européenne (European Conformity). ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Eng_9222_2475_21. qxd 2002. 3. 22 2:06 PM Page 2 Step INSERTING THE BATTERIES The camera uses two AA-size alkaline batteries to supply power for all camera operations. · Nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, and lithium batteries cannot be used. Step FULL-AUTO OPERATION 1. Press the main switch to turn the camera on. · To conserve power, the camera automatically turns off if an operation is not made within eight minutes. 1. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding it in the direction indicated. · When replacing the batteries, make sure the camera is off. · Quartz-date model: the date and time must be reset when the batteries are replaced. 2. Hold the camera steady, making sure your fingers do not cover the flash, lens, or AF windows. · For vertically framed pictures, turn the camera so the flash is positioned above the lens as illustrated. 2. Insert the batteries with the polarities as indicated by + and ­ marks on the back of the battery-chamber door. 3. Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the body to engage the safety catch. 3. Look through the viewfinder and press the T side of the zoom lever to zoom in or the W side to zoom out. T = telephoto: zoom in W = wide-angle: zoom out 4. Place the focus frame on the subject and press the shutterrelease button partway down. · The subject must be at least 90cm (3 ft. ) from the camera. LOW BATTERY INDICATOR If the blinking low-battery indicator appears on the data panel with other indicators, the camera can still operate, but the batteries should be replaced soon. If the blinking low-battery indicator appears alone, the camera is unable to operate due to insufficient power. Replace the batteries. 5. When the green indicator lamp glows steadily, press the shutterrelease button all the way down to take the picture. · The flash will automatically fire in low light. · The film automatically advances to the next frame. · If the green indicator lamp blinks rapidly, your subject is closer than the minimum focusing distance of 90cm (3 ft. ). · If the subject is very close to the camera, the green indicator lamp may glow steadily, but the picture will not be in focus. The shutter can be released. Step LOADING THE FILM Only use 35mm, DX-coded negative film. ISO 400 is recommended for best results. · The use of slide film is not recommended. · Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur. RED-EYE REDUCTION The red-eye reduction lamp automatically activates when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. The lamp reduces the red-eye effect when photographing people or animals in low-light situations. 1. Slide the back-cover release down to open the back cover. · Always load and unload film in subdued light. Step REWINDING THE FILM 2. Place the film cartridge into the film chamber. Extend the film leader to the "FILM TIP" mark. Make sure the film lays flat. · If the film tip extends beyond the film tip mark, push the excess film back into the cartridge. The film will rewind automatically after the last frame has been exposed. [. . . ] 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. Be extremely careful to keep sand from both the interior and exterior of the camera and its accessories. CLEANING · Keep the AF windows clean to ensure accurate focusing. [. . . ]