Minolta 100BF Digital Camera User Manual
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1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL MIN Q IA E ve 7 s 100 BF Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera Your camera is an easy to operate lens shutter camera from Minolta s line of Advanced Photo System cameras This manual is 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 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 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 Do not disassemble Electric shock may occur if a high volt age circuit inside the camera is touched Take your2. Flash mode indicators Frame counter 23 Continuous drive indicator 24 Film transport indicators 25 Battery condition indicator BASIC OPERATION step INSERTING THE BATTERY Your camera uses one 3 volt CR 2 lithium battery to supply power for all camera operations 1 i 1 Slide the battery chamber release in the direction indicated and open the battery chamber A 2 Insert the battery into the chamber with the side entering first B 3 Close the battery chamber cover until it clicks 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 CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER Battery condition indicator appears even with the camera off C 4 Power is sufficient for all camera operations Ca Power is sufficient but the battery will have to be replaced soon 11 Replace the battery The shutter will lock until the battery is replaced No display Replace battery or confirm it is inserted correctly e The frame counter is resets to G when you replace the battery if film is in the camera LOADING THE FILM Your camera uses IX240 type ISO100 400 speed film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras Step 1 Turn the camera upside down and slide the film chamber release in the direction indicated and open the film chamber door D 2 Ins
3. regardless of lighting This cloth can be used to reduce harsh unflattering shadows on your subject s face 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 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 Press the mode button until 4 appears in the data panel e The flash mode remains selected after the shutter is released FLASH CANCEL BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS With flash cancel the flash will not fire This mode should be used when e Check camera operation carefully or take test photographs photographing twilight scenes subjects that are beyond the flash range or Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an when flash photography is prohibited equipment malfunction STORAGE Press the mode button until appears in the data panel When storing the camera for extended periods of time please Shutter speeds may be slow when the flash is canceled Use of a tripod is follow these guidelines e 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 recommended The flash mode remains selected after the shutter is re
4. then center your AUTO AUTOFLASH r al subject in the focus frame The flash will fire automatically when the light level is low lt gt 2 Press the self timer button i to activate the self timer U D D The self timer lamp will glow then GL ler blink rapidly before the shutter is AUTO AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE REDUCTION aoe released V To cancel the self timer press the Use the red eye reduction mode to reduce Y p V shutter release button the self timer the red eye effect when photographing in button or turn the camera off low light situations The red eye reduction lamp will glow for a moment before the flash gt SSS On IDS Vi The self timer is automatically O rO canceled after the shutter releases lt a e Do not press the self timer button while standing in front of the fires and the picture is taken R S 7 The flash will fire automatically when the The Selitimer does not operate in light level is low A oQ continuous drive mode Press the mode button until auto E Afi CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA appears in the data panel e The flash mode remains selected after the shutter is released CLEANING e Keep the AF and meter windows clean or the focus and or exposure may not be accurate MAN UAL FILL FLASH AA i If the camera body is dirty gently wipe it clean with a soft clean dry The flash will fire with every shutter release
5. 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 encouraged 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 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 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 wa
6. ay overlap 2 Follow steps 1 3 from automatic rewind ADVANCED OPERATION USING THE MODE BUTTON CONTINUOUS DRIVE MODE The following modes can be selected In this mode the camera continuously LO Autoflash AUTO takes picture and advances the film o Autoflash with red eye reduction AUTO eh pee shutter release button Manual fill flash e This mode is recommended for use Qe Flash cancel only in brightly lit scenes i Use in low light situation may result in Night portrait Fl underexposure Continuous mode O P 1 Press the flash mode button until is displayed in the When you turn the camera on the built can panal gaa cca in flash is set to autoflash AUTO amalesi oaledad Soe The range of the built in flash depends 2 Press and hold the shutter on the film speed you are using To reer button all the way ee ieee make sure The camera will release the shutter and your subject is within the flash range advance the film as long as the shutter Q release button is held down T Continuous drive mode remains selected after the series is complete SELF TIMER The self timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10 ISO 200 0 8 5 6m 2 6 18 2 ft 508 7 seconds after you press the self timer button ISO 200 U 1 Place the camera on a tripod
7. camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS e This camera is designed for use for 5 C to 40 C 23 F to 104 F e Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as the glove compartment of a car e 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 e To prevent condensation from forming place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from the cold exterior to a warm building Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag e 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 MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Minolta Co Ltd Minolta GmbH Minolta France S A Minolta UK Limited Minolta Austria Ges m b H Minolta Camera Benelux B V Belgium Branch Minolta Schweiz AG Minolta Svenska AB Finland Branch Minolta Portugal Limitada Minolta Corporation Head Office Los Angeles Branch Minolta Canada Inc Head Office Van
8. couver Branch Minolta Hong Kong Limited Minolta Singapore Pte Ltd 3 13 2 Chome Azuchi Machi Chuo Ku Osaka 541 8556 Japan Kurt Fischer Strasse 50 D 22923 Ahrensburg Germany 365 Route de Saint Germain F 78420 Carrieres Sur Seine France Rooksley Park Precedent Drive Rooksley Milton Keynes MK13 8HF UK Amalienstrasse 59 61 A 1131 Wien Austria Zonnebaan 39 P O Box 6000 NL 3600 HA Maarssen The Netherlands Kontichsesteenweg 38 B 2630 Aartselaar Belgium Riedstrasse 6 CH 8953 Dietikon Switzerland P O Box 9058 Albygatan 114 S 17109 Solna Sweden Niittykatu 6 PL 37 SF 02201 Espoo Finland Av do Brasil 33 A P 1700 Lisboa Portugal 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 China 10 Teban Gardens Crescent Singapore 608923 Shanghai Minolta Optical Products Co Ltd 368 Minolta Road Songjiang Shanghai China Printed in China 9222 2220 37 PR A802 1998 Minolta Co Ltd under the Bern Convention and Universal Copyright Convention 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 t
9. elease button all the way down to take the picture After use slide the main switch to to close the lens cover and turn the camera off FOCUS HOLD When your subject is located outside the focus frame you can first lock focus on your subject then recompose the picture as desired 1 Center your subject in the focus frame then press the shutter release button partway down K 2 Without lifting your finger recompose the picture then press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture L Lift your finger from the shutter release button to cancel focus hold Step4 REWINDING THE FILM AUTOMATIC REWIND Your camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after the last exposure 1 Wait for the film to completely rewind into the cassette The frame counter will count down during rewind O will appear in the frame counter and will blink when the film is rewound M 2 Turn the camera upside down and press the film chamber release 3 Open the film chamber door and remove the film The film s VEI indicator will be MANUAL REWIND Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished N 1 Gently press the manual rewind button key on the camera strap or similar object N e Start rewind manually if automatic rewind does not start after you take the number of exposures specified on the film cassette Additional exposures m
10. ert the film cassette into the film chamber E This camera will only load film with the mark current 3 Close the film chamber door until it clicks The film will advance to the first frame then and will appear in the data panel F If blinks in the data panel open the F chamber then remove the film Your camera cannot load a cassette if the current VEI Visual Wxposure Indicators is or W If a processed VEI W or partially exposed VEI B cassette was loaded into this camera the VEI has been changed to stegy FULL AUTO OPERATION 1 Slide the lens cover switch to G to open the lens cover 2 a C bi and turn the camera on G 2 Use the format switch to choose the print format H The viewfinder changes to match your selection DD FB FB AO r H f A SEN Hold the camera steady making N 7 sure your fingers do not cover the C P H flash If you are taking a vertically framed picture turn the camera so the flash is on top ANT oer FER __ Make sure the subject is within the focus distance of 0 8m oo 2 6 ft 1 3 Center your subject in the focus frame then press the shutter release button partway down e If 4 blinks in the data panel with the shutter release button pressed partway down and the green flash lamp blinks the flash is charging J 4 When the green flash lamp glows press the shutter r
11. he cassette tell you and your camera if the film is unexposed partially exposed exposed or processed VEI Visual Exposure Indicators Partially U d O is a Exposed S Exposed i Processed e This camera will only load film with the Unexposed mark current e DEP Double Exposure Prevention prevents the camera from accepting exposed film SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type IX240 Lens shutter camera Lens 24mm 4 5 Focusing Range 0 8m 2 6 ft 0 Film Speed Setting Automatic setting for 150100 200 400 Metering Range ISO 200 EV6 EV16 Flash Range ISO 200 0 8 5 6m 2 6 18 2 ft Battery CR2 3V lithium battery x 1 Battery performance Approx 12 rolls with a CR2 lithium cell based on Minolta s standard test method using 25 exposure film with flash on for 50 of the exposures Viewfinder Magnification 0 64X Dimensions WxHxD 110 x 63 5 x 39mm 4 4x 2 5x 1 5 in Weight 155g 5 5 oz Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 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
12. leased P e Before using after prolonged storage always check the camera s 4 FAINIGHT PORTRAIT MODE P operation to make sure it is functioning properly 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 QUESTIONS AND SERVICE night The flash is set to manual fill flash If you have questions about your camera contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area e 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 Press the mode button until I appears in the data panel e The shutter speed will be slow Use of a tripod is recommended e The flash mode will return to autoflash AUTO after the shutter is released
13. nt from the index print No more searching through negatives to find the right frame Advanced Photo System is a trademark of the five system developing companies This mark on the bottom of 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 CE New print formats Classic C print wider H print and panorama P print formats are available with Advanced Photo System cameras To receive the best possible prints take your film to a photolab displaying the Certified Advanced Photo System logo Photofinishers displaying this logo have been certified according to Advanced Photo System guidelines Certified LG otofinishis Pr hetohnishing ervice NAMES OF PARTS 34 5 6 11 12 BODY TOP and FRONT 1 Meter window 11 Mode button 2 Shutter release button 12 3 Format switch 13 Flash ready lamp 4 Viewfinder window 14 Viewfinder 5 Self timer Red eye reduction lamp 15 Data panel 6 Self timer button 16 Battery chamber release 7 Lens 17 Battery chamber door 8 Lens cover Main switch 18 Tripod socket 9 AF windows 19 Film chamber door 10 Flash Do not touch 20 Film chamber release 13 14 15 21 22 BODY BACK and BOTTOM Manual rewind button 22 ORAN AUTO Baal Danh WO A 23 24 25 DATA PANEL 21
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