Minolta Zoom 80 Date 35mm Point and Shoot Camera
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1. 8 Lens 9 10 aew Battery chamber door Strap eyelets 11 Data panel 12 Mode button 13 Main switch 14 Shutter release button 15 Manual rewind button 16 Zoom lever 17 Film window 18 Viewfinder 19 Indicator lamp 20 Data back Quartz date model only 21 Back cover 22 Back cover release 23 Low battery indicator 24 Frame counter 25 Mode indicators auto 4 Autoflash 6 Self timer Remote control appears on the quartz date model only 4 Fill flash Flash cancel a Landscape Night view 28 23 24 VIEWFINDER 26 Indicator lamp Steady focus confirmed Blinks quickly subject too close Blinks slowly flash charging e The indicator lamp lights when the shutter C release button pressed partway down 27 Focus frame ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP 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 in2. 2002 3 22 2 06 PM Eng 9222 2475 21 qxd Page 1 MINS The essentials of imaging www minolta com ZOOM 80 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera Before using your new camera please take the time to read through this instruction manual It contains important information on the proper use and care of the cam era FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product A WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions overheat or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury Do not ignore the following warnings e Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual e Do not install the batteries with the polarity reversed Do not use batteries which show wear or damage Do not expose batteries to fire high temperatures water or moisture Do not attempt to recharge short or disassemble batteries Do not store batteries near or in metallic products Do not mix batteries of different types brands or ages Do not use leaking batteries If fluid from the batteries enters your eye immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing wash the area thoroughly with water Tape over battery contacts to avoid short circuiting during disposal always follow local re
3. Ges m b H Amalienstrasse 59 61 A 1131 Wien Austria Minolta Camera Benelux B V Zonnebaan 39 P O Box 6000 NL 3600 HA Maarssen The Netherlands Belgian Branch Prins Boudewijnlaan 1 B 2550 Kontich Belgium Minolta Schweiz AG Riedstrasse 6 CH 8953 Dietikon Switzerland Minolta Svenska AB Albygatan 114 S 171 54 Solna Sweden Finnish Branch Niittykatu 6 PL 37 SF 02201 Espoo Finland Minolta Portugal Limitada Av do Brasil 33 A P 1700 Lisboa Portugal Minolta Corporation Head Office Los Angeles Branch Minolta Canada Inc Head Office Vancouver Branch Minolta Hong Kong Limited Minolta Singapore Pte Ltd Shanghai Minolta Optical Products Co Ltd 101 Williams Drive Ramsey New Jersey 07446 U S A 11150 Hope Street Cypress CA 90630 U S A 369 Britannia Road East Mississauga Ontario L4Z 2H5 Canada 230 3771 Jacombs Road Richmond B C V6V 2L9 Canada Room 208 2 F Eastern Center 1065 King s Road Quarry Bay Hong Kong 10 Teban Gardens Crescent Singapore 608923 368 Minolta Road Songjiang Shanghai China Printed in China 2002 Minolta Co Ltd under the Berne Convention and Universal Copyright Convention 9222 2475 21 AK A201 NAMES OF PARTS Keep these surfaces clean Please read the care and storage section in this manual 1 Remote control receiver Quartz date model only AF windows Meter window Viewfinder window Red eye reduction Self timer lamp 6 Flash 7 Tripod socket
4. Year SS 23 toc eee Setting the date and time 1 Press the select button until the item to be adjusted blinks e The select button cycles to the next item of the calendar and clock every time it is pressed 2 Press the adjust button to change the blinking item e Data will continue to change as long as the but ton is held down O O 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all items on the calendar and clock are correct e When the colon is blinking press the adjust but ton to reset the seconds to 00 4 After the calendar and clock are set press the select button until the print indicator is displayed The date and time must be reset each time the camera batteries are replaced TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type 35mm lens shutter camera Lens 38 80mm f 6 0 12 lens 5 elements in 5 groups Magnification 0 33X 0 69X Field of View 80 or larger at 3m 9 8ft Eye relief 13 3mm from the eyepiece 12 5mm from the eyepiece frame Focusing Range W 0 9m 3 0ft lt T 0 9m 3 0ft lt Film Speed Settings Automatic for DX coded negative film Non DX coded film set to ISO100 Range ISO 100 200 or 400 Metering Range ISO 100 Wide Ev 6 16 Tele Ev 8 16 1 1 7 1 430 s Two AA alkaline batteries Battery performance approx 16 rolls based on Minolta s standard test method using 24 exposure rolls with flash for 50 of the exposures Dimensions WxHxD Standa
5. atically 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 The shutter will not release e 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 RED EYE REDUCTION The red eye reduction lamp auto matically activates when the shut ter release button is pressed part way down The lamp reduces the red eye effect when photograph ing people or animals in low light situations Step REWINDING THE FILM xN mz The film will rewind automatically o after the last frame has been S mN exposed When zero amp is dis played on the data panel frame counter open the back cover and remove the film MANUAL REWIND To rewind the film before the end of the roll turn the camera on and gently press the rewind but ton Eng 9222 2475 21 qxd 2002 3 22 2 06 PM Page 3 CHANGING THE CAMERA MODES The camera has five modes Press the mode button until the desired indicator is displayed on the data panel Each time the mode button is pressed the mode cycles as shown When the camera is turned off the mode is reset to autoflash AUTOFLASH EnF The
6. era operation carefully or take test photographs e Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an equipment malfunction 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 e Before shipping your camera for repair please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility 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 fresh batteries remove and reinsert the batteries If normal operation does not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility This feature enables you to record the date or time onto the lower right portion of the picture The camera has an automatic calendar through the year 2049 e Imprinted data may be difficult to read if the area over which it is superim posed is bright or non uniform e Do not use the data back when temperatures fall outside the operating range of 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Name of parts 1 Print indicator 2 Mode button i T i ae 3 Select button 6 6 4 Adjust button Imprinting mode selection Ma ri EE Press the mode button to choose the 53 90 data imprinting format cs e T 1 Year Month Day E 2 Day Time 24 hour clock 3 No imprinting aeS 4 Month Day Year Laed ue 5 Day Month
7. film back into the cartridge 3 Close the back cover e The film is automatically loaded into the cam era Wait for the film transport motor to stop The frame counter will display the number of frames remaining on the roll e If the film has been loaded improperly the frame counter will display zero Open the back cover and repeat the loading procedure 1 Press the main switch to turn the camera on To conserve power the camera automati gt cally turns off if an operation is not made within eight minutes 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 ee 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 shutter release button partway down The subject must be at least 90cm 3 ft from the camera S 5 When the green indicator lamp glows steadily press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture SII gt l A AQS 2 F The flash will automatically fire in low light The film autom
8. flash will automatically fire in 7 low light when the shutter is released to take the picture The flash range depends on the film speed and focal length in use To ensure proper exposure the subject must be within the flash range T elephoto 0 9 35m 0 9 2 0m ISO 100 30 445 3 0 66ft 9 40 0 x 0 3 t 0 9 7 0m 0 m ISO 400 39 93 0f 3 0 13 1ft e Flash ranges apply to color negative film only The self timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed s4 Cf auto amp CJ cen 1 Place the camera on a tripod Press the mode button until the self timer indicator is dis played on the data panel 2 Place the focus frame on the subject Press the shutter release button all the way down to start the countdown e The self timer indicator on the data panel and the self timer lamp will blink during the countdown The self timer lamp glows steadily just before the shutter releases e Self timer is automatically canceled after the shutter is released To stop the self timer press the mode button To cancel the self timer and reset the camera press the main switch The flash fires with each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient light Fill flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or sunshine Press the mode button until the fill flash ind
9. front of the camera and press either the release or delay button Release button the remote control lamp on the cam era blinks once before the picture is taken Delay button The remote control lamp on the camera blinks twice before the picture is taken 5m 25 4m Remote control mode will remain in effect after the picture is taken To cancel the mode turn off the camera or use the mode button to change the mode CHANGING THE BATTERY The remote control uses one CR2032 lithi um battery 1 Pull out the battery chamber and remove the old battery 2 Insert a new battery into the chamber with its positive pole up Slide the chamber back into the remote control CARE AND STORAGE OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS This camera is designed for use from 10 to 40 C 14 to 104 F e 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 e 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 one Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag When photographing in cold weather it i
10. gulations for battery disposal Do not disassemble this product Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched 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 Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder It may damage your eyesight or cause blindness Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with wet hands If 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 shock Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline benzine or paint thinner Do not use inflammable products such as alc
11. icator is displayed on the data panel Take the pic ture as described in the full auto operation section The flash will not fire Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited natural light is desired to illuminate the subject or the subject is beyond the flash range Press the mode button until flash cancel indicator is displayed on the data panel Take the picture as described in the full auto operation section e Shutter speeds may be slow The use of a tripod is recommended The flash will not fire in this mode and the focus is set to infinity Landscape night view is used for photographing outdoor scenery during the day or at night Press the mode button until land scape night view indicator a is dis played on the data panel Take the pic ture as described in the full auto opera tion section e Shutter speeds may be slow The use of a tripod is recommended Always use this mode when photographing land scapes through windows FOCUS LOCK Focus lock is used when you want to com pose the image with the subject off center and outside the focus frame 1 Place the focus frame on the subject and press the shutter release button partway down until the green indicator lamp glows steadily 2 Without lifting your finger recompose the picture Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Focus loc
12. ies nickel metal hydride 1 Open the battery chamber door by sliding it in the direction indicated e 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 Insert the batteries with the polari ties 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 If the blinking low battery indicator appears on the data panel with other indi cators 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 batteries and lithium batteries cannot be used StepZ LOADING THE FILM 35 mm Film for Color Prints 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 1 Slide the back cover release down to open the back cover e Always load and unload film in subdued light 2 Place the film cartridge into the film chamber Extend the film leader to the FILM TIP mark Make sure the film lays flat e If the film tip extends beyond the film tip mark push the excess
13. k is canceled when the shutter button is released SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS P The camera may not be able to focus in cer tain situations In these situations the focus lock function can be used to focus on an object at the same distance as the main subject and then the image can be recom posed to take the picture The autofocus system may not be able to focus on the the following e Bright light sources such neon lights e Highly reflective surfaces such as water or mir rors Flames or fireworks e Dark objects and surfaces with low reflectance Objects behind glass bars or other partitions e Objects smaller than the focus frame Eng 9222 2475 21 qxd 2002 3 22 2 06 PM Page 4 Ea SOLD SEPARATELY For the Quartz date Model only REMOTE CONTROL FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL The optional IR Remote Control RC 3 allows remote camera operation from up to 5 meters 16 4 ft away MINeLTA The remote control may not operate under fluorescent sme mes lighting or with backlit subjects e To save power the camera automatically shuts down if the remote control is not used within eight minutes 1 Emitter window 2 Delay button 3 Release button 4 Battery chamber ra remote control indicator 6 is bole displayed on the data panel S EM 1 Press the mode button until the Cea CS 2 Point the remote control toward the
14. ohol 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 as batteries become hot with use The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required 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 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 Minolta Co Ltd Minolta Europe GmbH Reparatur Repair Minolta France S A 3 13 2 Chome Azuchi Machi Chuo Ku Osaka 541 8556 Japan Minoltaring 11 D 30855 Langenhagen Germany Senator Helmken Strasse 1 D 28197 Bremen Germany 365 Route de Saint Germain F 78420 Carrieres Sur Seine France Minolta UK Limited 7 Tanners Drive Blakelands Milton Keynes MK14 5BU England Minolta Austria
15. rd model 110 x 60 x 46 5mm 4 3x2 4x1 8in Quartz date model 110 x 60 x 51mm 4 3x2 4x2 0in Standard model 155g 5 50z without batteries Quartz date model 165g 5 80z without batteries Viewfinder Shutter Speed Battery Weight Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice P
16. s recommend that you keep the cam era 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 If you use this cam era 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 If the camera body is dirty gently wipe it clean with a soft clean dry cloth e To clean the lens surface first brush away any dust or sand Then if neces sary 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 please follow these guidelines Store the camera in a cool dry well ventilated area away from dust and chem icals For very long periods place the camera in an airtight container with a sil ica gel drying agent e Before using after prolonged storage always check the camera s operation to make sure it is functioning properly BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS e Check cam
17. terference 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 encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea sures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e 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 European Union concerning interference causing equipment regulations CE stands for C This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU conformit Europ enne European Conformity Eng 9222 2475 21 qxd 2002 3 22 2 06 PM Page 2 r otep INSERTING THE BATTERIES e Step FULL AUTO OPERATION The camera uses two AA size alkaline bat teries to supply power for all camera oper ations e Nickel cadmium batter
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