Minolta Vectis 260 APS Point and Shoot Camera
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1. 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 The flash is set to manual fill flash with red eye reduction Press the flash mode button until rg appears in the data panel The shutter speed may be slow Use of a tripod is recommended m AP gt 25 CAAT ACU L Da LANDSCAPE MODE Use landscape mode to photograph distant scenes beyond the range of the flash or when photographing through glass The flash is cancelled and focus is set to infinity Press the flash mode button until a appears in the data panel The shutter speed may be slow Use of a tripod is recommended g2 i Saan 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 and press the self timer button until appears in the data panel 2 Center your subject in the focus frame then press the shutter release button all the way down to activate the self timer The self timer indicator in the data panel and the self timer lamp blinks during the countdown then glows just before the shutter releases e Self timer is automatically cancelled after the shutter is released To stop the self timer press the self timer button Cancel the self time2. Hong Kong 10 Teban Gardens Crescent Singapore 608923 368 Minolta Road Songjiang Shanghai China 1998 Minolta Co Ltd under the Beme Convention and Universal Copyright Convention 9222 2219 31 MM B909 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1X240 Lens Shutter Camera 25 65mm f 4 3 10 4 power zoom lens C H 0 5m 1 64 ft lt 0 P Wide 0 5m 1 64 ft P Tele 1 4m 4 59 ft 00 Film speed range ISO 25 3200 Metering range ISO 200 Wide EV 4 16 2 Tele EV 4 17 Flash range ISO 200 25mm 0 5 6 2m 1 64 ft 20 34 ft 65mm 0 5 2 5m 1 64 ft 8 2 ft Battery One 3 volt CR2 lithium battery Battery condition indication 3 stage indication Battery performance Approx 12 rolls 25 exp roll with 50 flash Camera Type Lens Focusing range Viewfinder Magnification 0 32X 0 76X Field of View H format 85 for subject at 3m 9 38 ft Dimensions 104 x 65 x 38 5mm 4 09 x 2 56 x 1 52 in Weight 170g 6 0 oz Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice NAMES OF PARTS Shutter release button Title button Date button Data panel Self timer Select button Flash mode Adjust button Manual rewind button Flash Viewfinder window Remote control window Lens Meter window AF windows Front cover Self timer Remote control Red eye reduction la
3. Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an equipment malfunction FILM CASSETTE WARNING The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores some data magnetically Do not place the cassette on or near anything that creates a magnetic field such as a television or stereo speakers CAMERA ERROR If all the indicators in 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 Cried ke To receive the best possible prints take your film to a photolab displaying the Certified Advanced Photo System logo ARANCED Photofinishers displaying this logo have been certified according ia oT oe paki to Advanced Photo System guidelines Sorio Certified photolabs will be able to provide the following services 1 CHP Print Format Your film will be printed according to the format set when the picture was taken 2 Date and Title Imprinting The date time and selected title are printed on the back of the picture in the chosen format 3 PQI Print Quality Improvement The lab will compensate or not compensate printing according to the data recorded on the magnetic data strips 4 Film is returned in the cassette To keep the film dust free and aid in organisation film is returned in its original film c
4. in the data panel e The flash mode remains after the picture is taken AUTOFLASH MODE AUTO In autoflash mode the flash fires automatically in low light situations RED EYE REDUCTION MODE In this flash mode the flash fires automatically in low light situations and the red eye reduction lamp on the front of the camera blinks before the flash fires Red eye reduction reduces the red eye effect which occurs when photographing people in low light 98 ig 5 Press the flash mode button until de appears in the data panel e Warn your subject that the red eye reduction lamp will blink before the picture is taken SA JAJE iU i D 4L an 5 CA AUTO Tat ADJ OD MANUAL FILL FLASH MODE The flash will fire with every shutter release regardless of lighting This can be used to reduce harsh unflattering shadows on your subject s face or illuminate your subject when it is back lit FLASH CANCEL MODE With flash cancel the flash will not fire This mode should be used when photographing twilight scenes or subjects that are beyond the flash range om 3015 Press the flash mode button until appears in the pies p data panel then take the picture tee acu When the flash is cancelled shutter speeds may be slow Placing your camera on a tripod is recommended 4 NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE
5. the bag When photographing in cold weather we 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 e This camera is not waterproof dust proof or sand proof take care when using it at the beach or near water Costly or irreparable damage may occur tect DATE TIME IMPRINTING Your camera records date and time information on the film s magnetic strip that certified photofinishers can imprint on the front or back of your photographs Some labs can not imprint date and or time information on the front of your photographs See your photofinisher for a full description of available services e This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar through the year 2029 IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME With the camera on and before taking the picture Press the date button until the data panel displays the format you want to see on the print The sequence is as follows Ire DATE gt TIME gt no display 7 When is displayed in the data panel no data will be printed on the front of the print but the date and time of exposure will be imprinted on the back of the print If the date time display is blinking date time information will not be imprinted The date time information needs to be reset SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 Close the front cover to
6. CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA LAB SERVICES CLEANING e Keep the AF and AE windows clean or the focus and or exposure may not be accurate If 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 e Never place lens fluid directly on the lens e Never touch the lens surface with your fingers e Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera STORAGE When storing the camera for extended periods of time 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 e Before using after prolonged storage always check the camera s operation to make sure it is functioning properly QUESTIONS AND SERVICE e If you have questions about your camera contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area Do not open the film chamber or forcefully remove the cassette if the film cannot be rewound Contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility e Before shipping your camera for repair please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS e Check camera operation carefully or take test photographs e
7. MINGLIA vE 7 s 2600 2 E INSTRUCTION MANUAL APRINSE Du Thank you for your purchase of a Minolta product Your new camera is an easy to operate lens shutter camera from Minolta s line of Advanced Photo System cameras Your new light weight compact camera features title imprinting film chamber lock and a 25 65mm zoom lens This manual has been designed to help you understand the operation of your camera and its functions Please familiarize yourself with the names of the controls and their locations on the camera then read this manual thoroughly Advantages of the Advanced Photo System Easier to load Advanced Photo System cameras use the new IX240 type film This new film features drop in loading to make loading your camera simple the first time every time Indicators on the cassette tell you and your camera if the film is unexposed partially exposed exposed or processed Partially New print formats Classic C print wider H print and panorama P print formats are available with Advanced Photo System cameras New processing In addition to returning your prints in the format you selected certified photofinishers will return your Advanced Photo System film in its original cassette with an index print To order reprints simply choose the images you want from the index print No more searching through negatives to find the right frame Advanced Photo System is a trademark of th
8. assette The VEI will be set to W to prevent accidental loading 5 Index Print An index print showing a numbered image of each frame is included with your returned order REPRINTS Images are always captured in the H format High Vision You can select any of the three formats when ordering reprints
9. chamber door will open partway Print Format All CorH P Focus Distance 0 5m 0 5m 1 4m 1 64 ft 00 1 64 ft 00 4 59 ft 0 2 Insert the cassette into the film chamber Ste poy REWINDING THE FILM Your camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after the last exposure 1 Wait for the film to completely rewind into the cassette e The frame counter counts down during rewind e appears and will blink in the data panel when the film is rewound 3 Press the film chamber door closed until it clicks The camera automatically advances the film to the first frame 2 Turn the camera upside down and open the film e The ISO film speed and number of frames remaining on the roll will chamber be displayed in the data panel iSo ZOU Film can be loaded when the camera is on or off 3 Remove the cassette e If film is loaded with the camera off all indicators in the data panel e The film s VEI indicator will be acs will disappear after the number of frames remaining is displayed e Do not open the film chamber until the motor stops e Do not load film without an operational battery in the camera G appears and blinks in the data panel If blinks in the data panel open the film chamber then MANUAL REWIND remove the film Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished Your camera cannot load a cassette if the current VEI is D or W If a proce
10. e five system developing companies FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product WARNING Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use e Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual e Do not install the batteries with the polarity reversed e Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures e Do not attempt to recharge short or disassemble e Tape over lithium battery contacts before disposal Follow local codes for battery disposal Use caution accidents may occur when using this product near young children Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if e the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed e the product emits a strange smell heat or smoke The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or Auto Power Off is activated Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury Do not disassemble Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required 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 mu
11. erated subject then recompose the picture as desired for more than eight minutes Close then open the front cover again to restore power 1 Align the subject within the focus frame and press the shutter release button partway down until the ready lamp glows Steps Your camera uses 1X240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras The automatic transport system loads the film sets the film speed and advances the film after each exposure After loading the film chamber cannot be opened until rewind has been initiated DEP Double Exposure Prevention prevents the camera from accepting exposed film e This camera will only load film with the mark current 2 Without lifting your finger recompose the picture then press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture amp LOADING THE FILM Visual Exposure Indicators FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS When your subject is closer than 1 0m 3 28 ft align the top of your image with the close framing guide using focus hold if necessary e The close framing guide is not visible in P format The ready lamp will blink rapidly and the shutter will lock when you are closer than the focus distance indicated below The current VEI has a white indicator behind it 1 Turn the camera upside down and slide the film chamber release in the direction indicated Focal Length Wide Telephoto The film
12. hutter release button partway down until the green focus lamp glows 3 Lift your finger from the shutter release button then recompose the picture 4 Point the remote toward the front of the camera and press or s e The focus remains locked until the focus is reset remote control mode is cancelled or the camera is turned off CHANGING THE BATTERY The remote control uses a 3V lithium battery CR2032 When pressing the remote control buttons does not releases the shutter the battery must be replaced The supplied battery should be sufficient for approximately ten years of operation 1 Pull out the battery chamber and remove the old battery 2 Insert a new battery with its side up 3 Slide the battery chamber back into the remote control OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS e This camera is designed for use for 10 to 40 C 14 to 104 F Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as 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 restore when the temperature normalizes e Never subject your camera to extreme humidity To prevent condensation from forming place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from the cold environment to a warm environment Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from
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14. mp BACK 16 17 18 19 lt lt 16 Format switch a y 17 Viewfinder 18 Ready lamp 19 Zoom lever 20 Strap eyelet 21 Film chamber door 22 Film chamber release 23 Tripod socket 24 Battery chamber door OANOOaARWNDN ee Ce Cee Caer ee akrWN O Do not touch SS 24 23 22 21 DATA PANEL 1 Title marks 2 Title Date Time ISO display 1 2 3 3 Battery condition indicator a 4 Frame counter F p 5 Remote contro l mark ny BABE EE 6 Self timer mark eres S 92 7 Flash mode indicators a 7 6 5 4 VIEWFINDER 1 2 3 1 Focus frame 2 Close framing guide 3 Ready lamp Ready lamp when the shutter release button pressed half way down Glows Camera is ready Blinks quickly Subject is too close Blinks slowly Camera shake warning Off Flash is charging St p Step4 ATTACHING THE STRAP FULL AUTO OPERATION Attach the strap as shown e N Cee Es ny ao 1 Open the front cover to turn the camera on a e The flash is set to autoflash and will fire when necessary fo se 2 Select the print format The viewfinder changes to match your selection Hold the camera steady making sure your fingers do not cover the flash If you are taking a vertically framed picture turn the camera so the flash is on top Step INSERTING THE BATTERY Your camera uses one 3 volt CR2 lithium battery to supply power for all camera operati
15. ons 3 Looking through the viewfinder frame the subject as desired Push the zoom lever toward W to zoom out Push the zoom lever toward T to zoom in e Do not obstruct the lens barrel 1 Open the battery chamber door using a coin or similar object 2 Insert the battery according to the and marks inside the battery chamber then snap the cover closed e Reset the date and time after installing a new battery 4 Center your subject in the focus frame then press the shutter release button partway down CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER Each time the camera is turned on a symbol will appear briefly in the data panel to indicate the power status of the battery Power is sufficient for all camera operations 5 When the green ready lamp glows press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture e Press the shutter release button with a slow steady squeeze never a quick jab Power is sufficient but the battery will have to be replaced soon 6 Turn the camera off after use by sliding the front cover closed Replace the battery The shutter will lock until the battery is replaced If no display appears replace the battery or check that it is FOCUS HOLD inserted correctly TT If your subject is located outside the focus frame you can first lock focus on your Auto Power Off To save power your camera will shut down and retract the lens if it is not op
16. r mode by turning the camera off or pressing the self timer button until disappears from the data panel CEL tS in AUTO avu LEN e REMOTE CONTROL Sold Separately The IR Remote Control RC 3 not included allows remote camera operation from up to 5m 16 4 ft away Emitter window Delay button Release button 1 Press the Self timer Remote control button until e appears in the data panel 2 Arrange the camera and subject positions then compose you picture 3 Point the remote control toward the front of the camera If the release button is pressed the self timer lamp will blink once before the picture is taken If the delay button s is pressed the self timer lamp will blink for two seconds before the picture is taken Remote control mode remains selected until the mode is cancelled or the camera is turned off To cancel the remote control mode press the self timer remote control button until no longer appears in the data panel or slide the lens cover main switch to the off position To save power the camera automatically shuts down if the remote control is not released for more than 8 minutes The remote control may not operate with backlit subjects or under fluorescent light Battery cover FOCUSHOLD IN REMOTE CONTROL MODE 1 Set the camera to remote control mode 2 Center your subject in the focus frame then press the s
17. ssed VEI W or partially exposed VEI DB cassette was a L loaded into this camera the VEI has been changed to y d lt e If all indicators blink in the data panel remove and reload the film If the film will not load contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility Eee ELSES 1 Gently press the manual rewind button O 2 Follow steps 1 3 from automatic rewind A e Film cannot be reloaded after it has been rewound o USING THE BUILT IN FLASH When you turn the camera on autoflash or autoflash with red eye reduction is set whichever was last used so the flash will fire automatically in low light situations FLASH RANGE The range of the built in flash depends on the film speed and the focal length you are using To ensure proper exposure make sure your subject is positioned within the flash range Focal Length ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Wide 0 5 4 4m 0 5 6 2m 0 5 8 8m 1 64 14 43 ft 1 64 20 34 ft 1 64 28 86 ft Telephoto 0 5 1 8m 0 5 2 5m 0 5 3 6m 1 64 5 90 ft SELECTING THE FLASH MODE The following flash modes can be selected Autoflash 1 64 8 20 ft 1 64 11 80 ft NIe 98 2 i oS AUTO I c iawn at Autoflash with red eye reduction nae Al Manual fill flash 4 Flash cancel amp Night portrait or Landscape Gy Press the flash mode button until the desired indicator appears
18. st accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsi ble 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 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 encour aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e 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 e 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 European Union concerning interference causing equ
19. the picture 1 Press the title button to display the code for the O title you want ce E 7 f zia i jit The sequence is as follows p Ba Title 1 gt Title 2 gt no display 2 Take the picture The magnetic data is written and the selection is cancelled for the next frame PRESELECTING TITLES Two title codes have been set into memory You can change one or both title codes at any time 1 Close the front cover to turn the camera off 2 Select the code for the title you want from the title list sheet 3 Press the title button to display the title code you want to change 4 Press the select button the last digit of the title code number will blink 5 Press the adjust button to change its value e Press and hold the adjust button to change the value rapidly 6 Press the select button to make the next digit blink Change its value using the adjust button 7 Press the select button to make the language code blink ans f I7 S i 20 ZO format lt The format sequences as follows 8 Press the adjust button to change the language l 3 mi DMY gt YMD MDY ocmw F g code al gt AS 9 When the title information is correct press the title P ENI 5 Press the date button to set the selected format E ome button
20. turn the camera off 2 Press the date button to display the date 3 Press the select button until the item you want to change blinks e Each press of the select button causes the next item to blink The sequence is a year month date hour minute stops blinking 4 Press the adjust button to change the blinking item e Press and hold the adjust button to change the value rapidly 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all items are correct Be 6 Press the date button to set the updated CHANGING THE DATE TIME FORMAT e 1 Close the front cover to turn the camera off m ag pi 2 Press the date button to display the date MN 3 Press and hold the select button until all items in the date display blink a 4 Press the adjust button to change the display O hy TITLE IMPRINTING Two titles from the title list sheet can be preset for use while taking pictures Either of the two preselected titles can be selected before the picture is taken The selected title is recorded on the film s magnetic strip then printed on the back of the print by your certified Advanced Photo System lab Some labs may not be able to print the titles in all of the available languages See your photofinisher for details e Titles are displayed in the data panel as a title code Please refer to the Title List Sheet for the titles available with this camera With the camera on and before taking
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