Minolta Freedom Zoom 130 35mm Point and Shoot Camera
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1. 2 Place the film cartridge into the film chamber Extend the film leader to the FILM TIP mark making sure it lays flat l m Ti exe If the film tip extends beyond the index mark push the excess film back into the cartridge 18 3 Close the back cover The film automatically advances to the first frame and a_i appears on the data panel n If the film has been loaded improperly _ will blink on the data panel and the shutter will remain locked Open the back cover and repeat the loading procedure 5 Once the film is loaded the back cover will lock preventing accidental opening until the film is rewound film chamber lock 19 REWINDING THE FILM Your camera automatically rewinds the film after the last exposure is taken ll Do not open the back cover until the rewind motor stops Never use force m When blinks on the data panel open the Na back cover and remove the film ZN If the rewind motor stops before the film has been completely rewound all the indicators will blink Remove and insert the battery or press the manual rewind button If the back cover does not open turn the main switch off and on to release the film chamber lock Although more pictures than specified on the roll may be taken the film processor may not print more than the number specified on the film cassette When you want to rewind quietly silent rew2. T to and press the shutter release button t CD zoom in or W to zoom out l y partway down gs o gt Ready Lamp The ready lamp will light to indicate the status of the camera 4 T elephoto zoom in On Focus locked Off Flash charging W ide angle zoom out Blinks quickly Subject is too close T Blinks slowly Camera shake warning 26 Continued on next page 27 FULL AUTO OPERATION 5 When the green ready lamp BY oN J i Y glows press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Press the shutter release button with slow steady pressure The film automatically advances to the WOOF 9 next frame After use press the main switch to turn the camera off FOCUS LOCK KT Subjects outside the focus frame may not be in focus Use focus lock to ensure accurate focusing 1 Place the focus frame on your subject The flash will fire automatically in low light p 39 Continued on next page 29 FOCUS LOCK FOR CLOSE SUBJECTS 2 Press and hold the shutter release When taking a picture with the subject closer than 1 6m 5 1ft the viewfinder button partway down until the green image and the actual film image will be different The difference increases as the ready lamp glows indicating subject becomes closer or especially when using the telephoto setting At the focus lock clo
3. fire explosion or leaking battery fluid If batteries are leaking discontinue use of the product The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or the auto power off function is activated Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 Continued on next page 7 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
4. E dale Model d Do not attempt to recharge short or disassemble batteries Focie Loue is ce er 29 Ahne C St i p Do not store batteries near or in metallic products For Close Subjects 34 ON THE ORS OMAP este eee Do not use leaking batteries If fluid from the batteries enters your eye Special Focusing Situations 34 APPENDIX immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor If Care and Storage oe 58 fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing wash the area Technical Specifications 62 thoroughly with water FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short circuiting during disposal Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators It may cause a distraction or always follow local regulations for battery disposal temporary blindness which may lead to an accident Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder It Do not disassemble this product Electric shock may cause injury if a high may damage your eyesight or cause blindness voltage circuit inside the product is touched Take the product to a Minolta Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with wet hands If Service Facility when repairs are required liquid enters the product immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shoc
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7. MINSLIA The essentials of imaging www minolta com i FREEDOM 130 RIVA ZOOM 30 m INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Contents iain eee ens 2 ADVANCED OPERATION Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product For Proper and Safe Use 3 Selecting Functions in the Flash Mode 36 Flash Range T AN WARNING GETTING STARTED amp Autoflash Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions overheat Name of Parts 10 x2 Autoflash with Red eye Reduction 40 or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury Do not ignore Inserting the Battery 14 Fill flash 1 the following warnings Battery Condition Indicator 16 Flash cancel sessee Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual Loading the Film 17 teq Night Portrait e Do not install the batteries with the polarity reversed Rewinding the Film 20 a Landscape Night View Do not use batteries which show wear or damage amp Exposure Compensation Do not expose batteries to fire high temperatures water or moisture BASIC OPERATION Self timer sess i i Full auto Operation 25 o Owen of te os
8. a panel then take the picture Focal length 37 5mm 130mm vcES e os 315 5 Film speed W ide angle T elephoto Cho 9 0 6 4 3m 0 65 2 1m ISO100 2 0 13 7ft 2 1 6 9ft 0 6 8 6m 0 65 4 3m The flash will not fire in back lit situations Use of the fill flash is SMOD a ors 2 1 14 1ft recommended Ul ERIS When the green ready lamp is off the flash is charging Wait until it glows These distances are recommended with color negative film then take the picture 39 38 44 AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE REDUCTION Press the flash mode button until Use the reduction mode to reduce the red eye effect when photographing people or animals in low light situations The red eye reduction lamp will blink appears on the data panel then take the picture three times before the main flash will fire a 315 5 Warn your subject not to move while the lamp is blinking just before the picture is taken 41 40 FILL FLASH The flash will fire when the shutter is released regardless of lighting Use the fill flash to reduce harsh shadows on your subject s face Also the use in back lit situations is recommended Press the flash mode button until 5 appears on the data panel then take the picture FLASH CANCEL The flash will not fire in this mode Use the flash cancel when you want to photog
9. d 1 Open the battery chamber door by sliding the battery chamber release in the direction Wwe LITHIUM Es indicated Vas Barav kal Quartz date model The date and time must be reset p 50 When changing batteries make sure the main switch is off 14 15 BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR LOADING THE FILM Each time the camera is turned on a symbol will appear on the data panel to j indicate the power status of the battery 5 n 35 Briefly appears Power is sufficient for 1 Slide the back cover release down to open the back cover all camera operations If the back cover does not open when the AUTO e Lf film is not loaded turn the main switch off and on to release the film chamber lock Ge 3185 P KC Power is sufficient but the battery must AUTO e be replaced soon j This camera has a safety lock feature that prevents the camera from being opened accidentally when film is loaded The film chamber lock v should automatically release when the film is rewound T Replace the battery The shutter will Use only 35mm DX coded film rated between ISO 25 and 3200 a lock until the battery is replaced Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film Winding problems may occur ISO 400 film is recommended for best results Always load and unload film in subdued light 16 Continued on next page 17 LOADING THE FILM
10. ind push the manual rewind button while the film is rewinding p 23 Continued on next page 21 REWINDING THE FILM MANUAL REWIND SILENT REWIND To rewind before the end of the roll turn the camera on This camera has a silent rewind function to minimize the noise of film and gently press the manual rewind bottun using the rewinding Use the silent rewind mode when the rewinding noise would be button key on the strap distracting such as during a wedding ceremony Press the manual rewind button while the film is rewinding Press the button again to return to normal winding speed SILEnt appears on the data panel to indicate the silent rewind mode The mode will remain selected for rewinding the next time Rewinding in this mode takes longer than normal rewinding 22 23 FULL AUTO OPERATION 1 Press the main switch to turn the camera on Auto Power Off To conserve power the camera automatically turns off if it is not operated for more than 8 minutes BASIC OPERATION ll Do not obstruct or hold the lens barrel 2 Hold the camera steady making sure your fingers do not cover the flash lens or AF windows As shown for vertically framed pictures turn the camera so the flash is on top Continued on next page 25 FULL AUTO OPERATION 3 Look through the viewfinder 4 Place the focus frame on the subject j and push the zoom lever
11. k Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline benzine or paint thinner Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol benzine or paint thinner to clean the product The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire If the product emits a strange odor heat or smoke discontinue use Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior especially the flash unit is exposed The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed Store this product out of reach of children Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes It may damage eyesight 4 5 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE A CAUTION Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat
12. l to keep sand from both the interior and exterior of the camera and its accessories CLEANING Keep the AF window clean or the focus may not be accurate f the camera body is dirty gently wipe it clean with a soft clean dry cloth To clean the lens surface first brush away any dust or sand then if necessary moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens in a circular motion starting from the center Continued on next page 59 CARE AND STORAGE Never place lens fluid directly on the lens Never touch the lens surface with your fingers Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera 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 60 BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS Check camera operation carefully or take test photographs Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an equipment malfunction QUESTIONS AND SERVICE f you have questions about your camera contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area Before shipping your camera for repair please contact an authorized Minolta Service Faci
13. lity for details CAMERA ERROR If all the indicators on the data panel blink or the data panel is blank and the camera will not function with a fresh battery remove and reinsert the battery If normal operation does not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility 61 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Lens 35mm lens shutter camera 37 5 130mm f 5 4 10 5 lens 6 element 6 group construction Focusing Range W 0 6m e 2 0 e Film Speed Metering Range ISO 100 Shutter Speed Flash Range ISO 100 62 T 0 65m 2 1 e Settings Automatic for DX coded film Non DX coded film seto to ISO100 Range ISO 25 to 3200 Wide Ev 3 17 Tele Ev 3 6 17 10 1 380 sec Wide 0 6 4 3m 2 0 13 8 ft Tele 0 65 2 1m 2 1 6 9 ft Battery Viewfinder Dimensions Weight One 3 volt CR123A lithium battery Battery condition indication 3 stage indication Battery performance approx 12 rolls based on Minolta s standard test method using 24 exposure rolls with flash for 50 of the exposures Magnification 0 4X 1 23X Field of View 8696 subject at 3m Eye relief 17 4mm from the viewfinder frame 112 x 60 x 44mm 5 1x2 7x1 8 in 210g 7 40z without battery Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 63 Minolta Co Ltd Minolta
14. n will increase the exposure by 1 5 EV stops Flash will not fire Press the flash mode button until 15 amp appears on the data panel When the shutter speed is slow the ready lamp beside the viewfinder will blink slowly warning you about camera shake 35 N X SELF TIMER The self timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 1 Place the camera on a tripod then press the drive mode button until the self timer symbol appears on the data panel r Dg SD UTO IL 2 Place the focus frame on your subject Use focus lock for off center subjects p 29 47 SELF TIMER FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME way down the self timer delays release for 10 seconds The imprinting feature enables the date or time to be printed onto the lower right portion of the picture The calendar is programmed through the year 2099 will blink on the data panel The self timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink slowly during the countdown then rapidly just before Buttons for date function the shutter is released wi p 99 Select button K The autofocus and exposure is locked when the shutter release button is pressed Do not stand in front of the camera when using the shutter release button Adjust button Date button To ca
15. ncel the self timer press the self timer button or turn the camera off ED The self timer is automatically canceled after the shutter releases Since the date is recorded when the film is advanced to the next frame sometimes the last frame of the roll will not have a data print 49 FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL Turn the camera on then press SETTING THE DATE OR TIME the date button to choose the The data and time must be reset each time the battery is replaced data imprinting format 1 Turn the camera on Press the date button until SEt appears on the data panel 2 Press the select button until the item to be adjusted blinks The next item will blink each time the select button is pressed The display will change as follows Dp ie Ss SEE Date imprinting Day Time Imprinting No imprinting Set mode Npa NLL oeS 5 1536 Is s When the date time display is blinking or is displayed on the data YEAR MONTH DATE panel date time information will not be imprinted The date time 4 1 information needs to be entered p 51 stops a 5 S355 4 A a The cycle will be only no imprinting and set mode when the data and blinking 1 JAUN cR time are not entered MINUTES HOURS 51 50 FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL 3 Press the adjust button or zoom 5 Press the date button until all items stop blinking to set the leve
16. nd gt gt mh button 22 C zI nA aes te ST release 14 Tripod socket exam Do not touch 10 Date button 49 Drive mode Quartz date model only Adjust button F Main switch 25 Shutter release button 27 47 49 Flash mode Data ii 12 Select button E n PA Zoom lever 26 p E 13 Strap eyelet 56 Viewfinder J p aeae release 17 Ready lamp 27 O As Film window Back cover 17 Continued on next page 11 NAME OF PARTS DATA PANEL Only the necessary indicators will appear on the data panel Date Time display Self timer indicator 47 Quartz date model only 49 Battery condition indicator 16 Osa Frame counter 19 Son qa Tm B Film transport signals 19 Flash mode indicators 36 ur Cartridge mark 20 dro Autoflash e Autoflash with red eye reduction Fill flash Flash cancel TE Night Portrait with red eye reduction 4 Landscape Night view I Exposure Compensation 12 VIEWFINDER Close framing guide 33 Ready lamp green 27 With the shutter release button pressed partway down On Focus locked Off Flash charging Blinks quickly Subject is too close Blinks slowly Camera shake warning Focus frame 27 13 INSERTING THE BATTERY Your camera uses one 3 volt CR123A or DL123A lithium battery 2 Insert the battery matching the positive terminal mark inside the battery chamber door then click the door close
17. r to change the blinking updated information item The camera will return to the shooting mode automatically after five seconds The numerals continues to change as Pressing the select button again or pressing the shutter release button partway long as the button is held down down will also return the camera to the shooting mode Pressing W side of the zoom leweik Pressing the select button until the date time display stops blinking can also counts down the T side counts up set the calendar and clock H 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items on the date and time display are correct 52 4 Press the adjust button or zoom FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL SD CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT The order of year month day can be changed 1 Turn the camera on 2 Press the date button until SEt appears on the data panel 3 Press and hold the select button for more than 2 seconds until all items on the date display blink DATE ON OFF lever to change the display format The format sequences as follows Y M D M D Y gt DMY 5 Press the date button to set the updated information The camera will return to the shooting mode automaitcally after five seconds Pressing the date button again or pressing the shutter release button partway down will also return the camera to the shooting mode Pressing the select button until the date time di
18. 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 complies with Canadian ICES 003 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 Conformit Europ enne European Conformity GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera Your new camera is with functions which will suit your every photographic need Before using your new camera please take the time to read through this instruction manual for important information on the use and care of your camera ICONS USED IN THIS MANUAL important user notices e supplimentary user information NAME OF PARTS BODY For information on specific parts refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis Meter window Viewfinder window AF windows Flash 36 Self timer 7 Red eye reduction A lamp 47 40 7 Lens Lens barreal Battery chamber 14 h Manual rewi
19. raph subjects that are beyond the flash range or to capture the ambiance of the existing light Press the flash mode button until amp appears on the data panel then take the picture C ma 3 E Shutter speed may be slow and the use of a tripod is recommended 43 subjects not to move Press the flash mode button until e appears on the data panel then take the picture The fill flash with red eye reduction will be set ut XS E CES a Shutter speed will be slow Use of a tripod is recommended and warn your The flash will not fire in this mode and the focus is set to infinity It can be used to photograph landscapes night scenery and other distant subjects rm NIGHT PORTRAIT A LANDSCAPE NIGHT VIEW In the night portrait mode the camera balances the flash and existing light exposures so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night Press the flash mode button until a appears on the data panel then take the picture gt e Shutter speed will be slow Use of the tripod is recommended Use this mode especially when photographing landscapes through windows 45 1 5 amp EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 46 Exposure Compensation is recommended when you are photographing snow scenes beach scenes backlit or spot lit subjects or scene with a large amount of sky Exposure compensatio
20. s may not lock on the following Bright light sources such as the sun or neon lights Highly reflective surfaces such as water or mirrors Flames or fireworks Dark objects and surfaces with low reflectances 34 Objects behind glass bars or other such partitions ADVANCED OPERATION SELECTING FLASH MODE VE MEE 5 pan 8 Press the flash mode button until A the desired indicator appears on the data panel The following mode can be selected A Autoflash p 39 Mi Autoflash with red eye reduction p 40 4 Fill flash p 42 36 Flash cancel p 43 5o by Night portrait p 44 a Landscape Night View p 45 gol Exposure Compensation p 46 eb The autoflash and the autoflash with red eye reduction will remain selected after you turn the camera off When you turn the camera off the fill flash the flash cancel the night portrait the landscape the night view exposure compensation will be reset to the autoflash or the autoflash with red eye reduction whichever was used last 37 FLASH RANGE o AUTOFLASH The range of the built in flash depends on the film speed and focal length you The flash will fire automatically in low light are using To ensure proper exposure make sure your subject is positioned within the flash range Press the flash mode button until ro appears on the dat
21. sest range at the telephoto settings the top of the actual film image is located j below the close framing guide Viewfinder Close framing guide 3 Without lifting your finger recompose M AS the picture and press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture The focus lock is canceled when your finger release the shutter button NUN 30 Continued on next page 31 FOR CLOSE SUBJECTS 32 f the green ready lamp blinks rapidly and the shutter locks the subject is too close Be sure your camera to subject distance is at least 60cm 2 0 ft in the wide angle setting or 65 cm 2 1 ft in the telephoto setting When taking pictures at extremely close distances the green ready lamp may blink slowly but the focus may not be accurate CLOSE FRAMING GUIDE If the subject is closer than 1 6m 5 1ft take the following steps 1 Place the focus frame on the subject and press the shutter release button partway down 2 While pressing the shutter release button partway down aim the camera upward to recompose the subject under the close framing guide and take the picture 3 Y ANNIS 33 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS Some scenes or subjects are difficult for the autofocus system to lock on to When the focus will not lock focus lock p 29 on another object the same distance from you as the main subject recompose then take the picture The autofocu
22. splay stops blinking can also set the date format 55 ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Attach the strap as shown APPENDIX BUTTON KEY The button key is included on the strap Use the key to push the manual rewind button p 22 56 CARE AND STORAGE OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS 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 colder temperatures the data panel response time will be slow At higher temperatures the display will temporarily darken but will be restored when the temperature normalizes Never subject the camera to extreme humidity To prevent condensation from forming place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from a cold environment into a warm environment Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag 58 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 dustproof or sand proof If you use this camera near water or the beach water dust or sand damage may occur Protect it at all times from moisture or splashes especially saltwater spray and be extremely carefu
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