Konica Minolta Vectis 300l Digital Camera User Manual
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1. 6 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture p 27 18 ATTACHING THE STRAP BASIC OPERATION Button keys are included on the strap Use the smaller key to push the manual rewind button p 35 INSTALLING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY Your camera uses one 3 volt CR 2 lithium eS battery to supply power for all camera 16 operations 1 Open the battery chamber as shown 2 Insert the battery into the chamber as indicated by the and marks 3 Close the battery chamber After installing a new battery reset the date and time p 48 Each time the main switch is turned on a symbol will appear in the data panel to indicate the power status of the battery Briefly appears Power is sufficient for all camera operations Power is sufficient but the battery must be replaced soon Replace the battery The shutter will lock until the battery is replaced Continued on following page 17 CHECKING THE BATTERY LOADING FILM If no display appears replace the battery or check that it is inserted correctly Auto Power Off The data panel will shut off and the lens will retract if the camera is not operated for more than eight minutes Press the main switch to restore power Do not obstruct the lens while it is retracting 18 Your camera uses IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo2. Focus distance 50cm 1 6ft Correct Incorrect 32 e Ux gt vi pom Objects behind glass bars or other such as partitions Bright light sources such as the sun or neon lights Highly reflective surfaces such as water mirrors etc Flame fireworks etc Dark objects and surfaces with low reflectance REWINDING THE FILM Your camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after the last MANUAL REWIND exposure Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished 1 Wait for the film to completely rewind into the 1 Press the main switch to turn the camera cassette on The frame counter will count down during rewind Rewind doesn t start if the camera is off 0 will appear in the frame counter and will blink when rewind is complete The lens will retract after rewind 2 Gently press the manual rewind button Gib using the smaller button key on the strap 2 Turn the camera upside down then slide the film chamber release to open the film door 3 Open the film chamber and remove the film The film s VEI indicator will be X 3 Follow steps 1 3 from automatic rewind l 35 PROCESSING For best results take your film to a Certified Certified Advanced Photo System photofinisher displaying this symbol p 68 USING THE BUILT IN FLASH Prhotolinishing When you turn the cam
3. Press the flash mode button until appears in the data panel When you turn the camera off the flash mode will be reset to Autoflash or Autoflash with red eye reduction whichever mode was used last Press the flash mode button until e appears in the data panel The flash mode will remain selected after you turn the camera off 41 FLASH CANCEL NIGHT PORTRAIT The flash will not fire in this mode Use flash cancel when you want to photograph subjects that are beyond the flash range or to capture the ambiance of existing light 42 Press the flash mode button until appears in the data panel Shutter speeds may be slow in this mode Use of a tripod is recommended When you turn the camera off the flash mode will be reset to Autoflash or Autoflash with red eye reduction whichever mode was used last In this 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 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 When you turn the camera off the flash mode will be reset to Autoflash or Autoflash with red eye reduction whichever mode was used last 43 LANDSCAPE NIGHT VIEW The fla
4. System cameras Your camera s automatic transport system loads the film sets the film speed and advances the film after each exposure Use film from ISO 25 3200 Your camera will automatically set the proper ISO After loading the film chamber cannot be opened until rewind has been initiated DEP Double Exposure Prevention prevents the camera from accepting exposed film This camera will only load film with the amp mark current Continued on following page 19 LOADING FILM Visual Exposure Indicators The current VEI has a white indicator behind it VEI MEANING UNEXPOSED P PARTIALLY EXPOSED X EXPOSED B8 PROCESSED 1 Press the main switch to turn the camera on Case 2 Turn the camera upside down then slide the film chamber release to open the film door 3 Insert the cassette into the film chamber with the VEI on top Do not use force when opening the film chamber door Continued on following page 21 LOADING FILM 4 Press the film chamber door closed until it clicks 1 j nn The data panel will display the cassette mark a gz A and the film s ISO then the number of frames a remaining on the roll rm 7X 4 O LILI I i5 m is atu After the film is loaded the film chamber cannot be opened until the film has been rewound Film can be loaded when the camera is on or off If film is loaded with the camera off all in
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6. To keep the film dust free and aid in organization film is returned in its original film cassette The VEI will be set to B 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 69 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA 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 restore when the temperature normalizes Never subject the camera to extreme humidity 70 To prevent condensation from forming place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from the cold environment into a warm environment Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag 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 water proof dust proof or sand proof take care when using it at the beach or near wate
7. button 53 Data panel 10 Self timer 60 Remote control 62 N Date button 46 Shutter release button 27 ar buttons 26 Octane release 21 34 Main switch Ready lamp a green 11 Manual rewind Viewfinder 11 Select button Flash mode 38 Adjust button Battery chamber 16 Format switch 24 button 35 NAMES OF PARTS DATA PANEL Title marks 54 Date Time Title ISO display D IU Battery condition bd indicator 17 Remote control Flash mode indicator 62 indicators 38 LM z I Frame counter Cassette mark Self timer indicator 60 Only the necessary indicators will appear in the data panel 10 VIEWFINDER d Close framing guide 31 D 1 NL Focus frame 26 Ready lamp green With the shutter release button pressed partway down Glows Camera is ready Blinks quickly Subject is too close shutter is locked Blinks slowly Camera shake warning Off Flash is charging shutter is locked 11 QUICK OPERATIONS JE a A 1 Insert the battery p 16 and press the main switch p 20 2 Insert the film p 21 3 Select the print format p 24 4 Frame the subject as desired p 26 W 5 Center your subject in the focus frame p 26 FF o cD 6 3 e g o a
8. explode due to improper use Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual e Do not install the batteries with the polarity reversed Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures Do not attempt to recharge short or disassemble Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short circuit when disposing of batteries and follow local regulations for battery disposal 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 the product is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed the product emits a strange smell heat or smoke Do not disassemble Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required A CAUTION 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 NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA BODY Remote control receiver Meter window Viewfinder window Self timer Remote control Red eye reduction lamp NS AF windows Strap eyelet 15 4 Film chamber 21 Do not touch Tripod Socket For information on specific parts refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis 8 Title
9. to zoom out Press the T zoom button to zoom in Do not hold or obstruct the lens barrel 4 Center your subject in the focus frame then press the shutter release button partway down 5 When the green ready lamp glows press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Press the shutter release button with a slow steady squeeze never a quick jab f the ready lamp does not glow the flash is not charged Wait until it glows then take the picture If the ready lamp blinks quickly and the shutter is locked your subject is too close p 30 Zoom position may change a little when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down but the picture will be taken with your first framing Press the main switch and turn the camera off after use 27 FOCUS HOLD 2 Press and hold the shutter release button partway down so the green ready lamp glows Subjects outside the focus frame may not be in focus Use focus hold to ensure accurate focusing 3 Without lifting your finger recompose the picture and press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture 1 Center your subject in the focus frame Lift your finger from the shutter release button to cancel focus hold 28 29 FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS The minimum focus distance of this camera is 50cm 1 6ft when the print format is C or H The green ready lamp will blink rapid
10. 6 47 DATE IMPRINTING Setting the date and time This camera has a quartz clock and automatic 4 Press the adjust button to change the calendar through the year 2029 blinking item 1 Press the main switch to turn the camera Press and hold the adjust button to change the off se os value rapidly ADs 5 DATE 2 Press the date button 4 The date display will appear in the data panel Yon g amp eg 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items in the date and time display are correct 3 Press the select button until the item you want to adjust blinks Each press of the select button causes the next item to blink The seugence is Year Month Day Hour Minute 6 Press the select button until all items stop blinking to set the updated information The data panel shows the date display for five Seconds then all the indicators will disappear 49 DATE IMPRINTING Changing the format 5 lee emp zoo g 5E NO E se 3 o NO ADJ E 5e DATE O 50 The order of year month day can be changed 1 Press the main switch to turn the camera off 2 Press the date button e The date display will appear in the data panel 3 Press and hold the select button for three seconds All the items start blinking NO DATE CO ste
11. IMINSLTA VE 7 s 500L Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis 300L This camera is an easy to operate lens shutter camera from Minolta s line of Advanced Photo System cameras featured with Drop in Loading and a 24 70mm zoom lens The sleek and compact design gives the Vectis 300L a sophisticated appearance suitable for any occasion 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 Advanced Photo System is a trademark of the five system developing companies Advantages of the Advanced Photo System c 8 New print formats Classic C print wider H print and panorama P H print formats are available with Advanced Photo System cameras 2 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 Q Unexposed D E A 2 Exposed B Processed 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 repri
12. cent light or in extremely bright lighting conditions r Emitter window cQ er Delay button m Release button Dn 5 5 1 Place the camera on a tripod then press Ce the remote control button until 6 auto SAL appears in the data panel camem s O 2 Compose your picture Avs C 5 DATECO 62 3 Point the remote control with its emitter window toward the front of the camera and press or 2s button Release the remote control lamp will blink once and the picture is taken immediately Delay 2s the remote control lamp will blink for two seconds before the picture is taken Remote control mode will remain selected after the picture is taken To save power the data panel will shut off and the lens will retract if the remote control is not operated for more than eight minutes Continued on following page 63 REMOTE CONTROL Sold Separately FOCUS HOLD IN REMOTE CONTROL MODE 1 Set the camera to remote control mode 3 Lift your finger from the shutter release button then recompose the 2 Center your subject in the focus picture frame then press the shutter release button partway down so the green ready lamp glows Focus is locked Focus will be reset if you press the shutter release button partway down again 4 Point the remote toward the front of the camera and press or 2s The green ready lamp keeps glowing and the focus wi
13. dicators in the data panel will disappear after the number of frames remaining is displayed 22 If O blinks in the data panel press the film chamber release open the chamber then remove the film If the film s current VEI is X insert a new roll of film If a partially exposed roll of film was loaded into this camera the VEI has been changed from to X If a processed roll of film was loaded into this camera the VEI has been changed from 8 to X f the film s current VEI is remove the film remove and reinsert the battery then reload the film If the film will not load contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility 23 FULL AUTO OPERATION on necessary 24 1 Press the main switch to turn the camera The camera is set for fully automatic operation and the flash will fire automatically when 2 Select the print format The viewfinder will change to match your selection picture turn the camera so the flash is on top Hold the camera steady making sure your fingers do not cover the flash AF windows or meter window If you are taking a vertically framed Correct Incorrect Continued on following page 25 FULL AUTO OPERATION 26 3 Looking through the viewfinder frame the subject as desired Press the W zoom button
14. efore shipping your camera for repair please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details BEFORE IMOPRTANT EVENTS 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 Check camera operation carefully or take test photographs Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an equipment malfunction 74 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 75 TECHNICAL DETAILS 1X240 Lens Shutter Camera Camera Type Lens Metering Shuiter Speed Film Speed Viewfinder Flash 76 24 70mm f 5 7 11 2 lens approx equivalent to 30 88mm in 35mm format Center weighted metering Range ISO 200 24mm EV 4 16 70mm EV 4 18 7 8 1 380 sec Setting Automatic for DX coded film Non DX coded film set to ISO 100 Range ISO 25 3200 Magnification 0 32X 0 87X Diopter 1 diopter Field of View H format 8596 for subject at 3m Recycling time approx 5 0 sec Battery One CR 2 3V lithium battery Battery performance Approx 12 rolls Based on Minolta s standard test
15. era on the built in flash ervice is set to Autoflash or Autoflash with red eye reduction The flash will fire automatically when necessary 36 SETTING THE FLASH MODE FLASH RANGE Autoflash mode xa Autoflash with red eye reduction Kos Fill flash Flash cancel Night Portrait rg or Landscape Night View 4 can be selected 38 Press the flash mode button until the desired indicator appears in the data panel Flash modes remain selected after the picture is taken 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 Film speed Wide 24 mm Tele 70 mm ISO 100 0 5 3 3 m 1 6 10 8 ft 0 5 1 7 m 1 6 5 6 ft ISO 200 0 5 4 7 m 1 6 15 4 ft 0 5 2 4m 1 6 7 9 ft ISO 400 0 5 6 6 m 1 6 21 6 ft 0 5 3 4 m 1 6 11 1 ft RED EYE REDUCTION FILL FLASH Use the built in flash s red eye reduction mode The flash will fire when the shutter is released regardless of lighting Use to reduce the red eye effect when photographing fill flash to illuminate a backlit subject or to reduce harsh shadows on your people or animals at night or in low light subject s face situations The red eye reduction lamp on the front of the camera will blink to reduce the red eye effect
16. he next selection f F Bi gus MH A 5 D 1800 Date time Pressing any other button replaces the title code with date time display 2 Take the picture The magnetic data is written and the selection is cancelled for the next frame 59 SELF TIMER The self timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter release button na 1 Place the camera on a tripod then press 5 the self timer button until appears in 4 a the data panel sC Oe ab E 9 2 Center your subject in the focus frame e Use Focus Hold for off center subjects p 28 ON OFF 1 Go e o au 3 Press the shutter release button all the way down 9 will blink in the data panel during countdown The self timer lamp will blink slowly Just before the shutter is released the self timer lamp will blink rapidly then glow To cancel the self timer press the self timer button or turn the camera off The self timer is automatically cancelled after the shutter releases Do not press the shutter release button while standing in front of the camera 61 REMOTE CONTROL Sold Separately The IR Remote Control RC 3 not included allows remote camera operation from up to 5m 16 ft away The distance may be shorter or the remote control may not operate with backlit subjects under fluores
17. ll remain locked after taking a picture Reset the remote control mode or press the zoom button to cancel focus hold Continued on following page 64 65 REMOTE CONTROL Sold Separately CHANGING THE BATTERY The remote control uses a 3V lithium battery CR2032 When pressing the remote control buttons does not release the shutter the battery must be replaced A new battery should be sufficient for approximately ten years of operation N 1 Pull out the battery chamber and remove the old battery 2 Insert a new battery into the battery chamber with its plus side up 3 Slide the battery chamber back into the remote control APPENDIX LAB SERVICES WA To receive the best possible prints take your film to a Certified photolab displaying the Certified Advanced Photo System logo Photofinishers displaying this logo have been certified according to Advanced Photo System guidelines Certified photolabs will be able to provide the following five services 1 2 68 CHP Print Format Your film will be printed according to the format set when the picture was taken 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
18. ly and the shutter will lock when you are closer than the minimum focus distance When the print format is P the minimum focus distance changes with the focal length 50cm 1 6ft at W 24mm 80cm 2 6ft at T 70mm and middle distance for middle focal length position If the subject is very close the ready lamp may glow or blink slowly and shutter may be released but the picture will not be in focus 30 CLOSE FRAMING GUIDE If your subject is closer than 1 3m 4 3ft parallax will occur and actual image and image seen through the viewfinder do not match In this case center your subject in the focus frame press the shutter release button partway down and without lifting your finger move the camera slightly upward and take the picture page 28 The amount of parallax is the maximum when the zoom position is tele end and focusing distance is the minimum in this case top end is guided by the close framing guide ALS Ws Close framing guide Uy Actual image area Continued on following page 31 FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS Some scenes or subjects like the examples below are difficult for the autofocus system to lock on to In these shooting situations focus hold p 28 on another object with the same brightness and the same distance from you as your main subject recompose then press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Example Zoom position 70mm
19. method using 25 exposure rolls with the flash for 50 of the exposures Dimensions 99 x 59 5 x 29 5 mm 3 9 x 2 3 x 1 2 in Weight 145 g 5 1 oz without battery Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 77 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 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
20. n switch to turn the camera off 3 Press the title button to display the title code you want to change 4 AUTO Continued on following page 52 53 4 Press the select button the last digit of the title code number will blink 5 Press the adjust button to change its value Press and hold the adjust button to change the value rapidly TITLE IMPRINTING Preselecting titles 6 Press the select button to make the next digit blink change its value using the adjust button Continued on following page 55 TITLE IMPRINTING Preselecting titles Cra ce c 56 7 Press the select button to make the language code blink 8 Press the adjust button to change the language code sC 06 Ads C 4 NO DATECO 9 Press the select button until all items stop blinking to set the updated information The data panel shows the updated title for eight minutes then all the indicators will disappear f you press the title button instead of select button next title can be changed 57 TITLE IMPRINTING Imprinting titles Select the title for each frame before taking the picture 1 Turn the camera on and press the title button to display the code for the title you want Each press of the title button changes the title code to t
21. nts simply choose the images you want from the index print No more searching through negatives to find the right frame FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE niri ntes 6 NAMES OF PARTS f 8 QUICK OPERATIQN 2 nta nere ttti nte 12 BASIC OPERATION Attaching the Strap eet etre retener a Installing the Battery Checking the Battery Loading Film Full Auto ODGSFatlOn e eor EE RE EP ES FOCUS OIG For Closer Subjects Special Focusing Situations Rewinding the Film ise TABLE OF CONTENTS USING THE BUILT IN FLASH Selecting the Flash Mode metet 38 Fl sh Rango m M Red eye Reduction Fill Flash Flash Cancel i Night Portrait me rte iei tbe rer rri ESN Landscape Night View 2 rrr tatit rtr bnt rece 44 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Date Imprintilg aean EDUC RUDIMHEaDP 46 Tatle Imprintirig iecore rette ttti tee eret cette 52 Self timer Remote Control Sold Separately APPENDIX l ab SetVICOS i iiie ne nter innere tae Ek ent sux sa EAS a ERR AE PARTANE Rn Caring For Your Camera Technical Details nne FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product N WARNING Batteries may become hot or
22. o ADs 4e Ce ecd i5 900 se 3 Oe MO anI E 5e DATECO irem esl 4 Press the adjust button to change the display format The format sequences as follows 5 815808 i5 886 Y M D M D Y D M Y p 5 Press the select button to set the updated information The data panel shows the date display for five Seconds then all the indicators will disappear The format will remain after replacing the battery 51 TITLE IMPRINTING TITLE IMPRINTING Preselecting titles Three titles from the title list can be preset for use while taking pictures Three title codes have been set into memory You can change one or all Any one of the three preselected titles can be selected before the picture three title codes at any time is taken User Select Title Imprinting When selected the title will be recorded on the film s magnetic data strip At certified Advanced Photo System labs the selected title will be printed on the back of the print TEM See your photofinisher for details Some labs may not be able to print the 2 Select the code for the title you want from the title list titles in all of the available languages x Titles are displayed in the data panel as a title code K s n Please refer to the Title List sheet for the titles available with this camera QC LI when appears in the data panel the title will be recorded on the print 1 Press the mai
23. of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 78 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 CE This mark on the bottom of your camera is there to inform you that this camera meets the requirements of the EU European Union concerning interference causing equipment regulations CE stands for Conformit Europ enne European Conformity 79 Minolta Co Ltd Minolta Europe 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 Vancouver Branch Minolta Hong Kong Limited Minolta Singapore Pte Ltd Shanghai Minolta Optical Products Co 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 7 Tanners Drive Blakelands Milton Keynes MK14 5BU England Amalienstrasse 59 61 A 1131 Wien Austria Zonnebaan 39 P O Box 6000 NL 3600 HA Maarssen The Netherlands Prins
24. r Costly or irreparable damage may occur Continued on following page 71 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA CLEANING STORAGE Keep the AF and Meter windows clean or the When storing the camera for extended periods please follow these focus and or exposure may not be accurate guidelines If the camera body is dirty gently wipe it clean Store the camera in a cool dry well ventilated area away from dust and with a soft clean dry cloth chemicals For very long periods place the camera in an airtight To clean the lens surface first brush away any container with a silica gel drying agent dust or sand then if necessary moisten a lens Before using after prolonged storage always check the camera s tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the operation to make sure it is functioning properly 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 Continued on following page 72 73 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA QUESTIONS AND SERVICE FILM CASSETTE WARNING If you have questions about your camera contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area If the camera is damaged or the rewind motor does not operate do not open the film chamber or forcefully remove the cassette Contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility B
25. sh will not fire in this mode and the focus is set to infinity It can be used to photograph night scenes ensure sharp focus for landscapes and other distant subjects and should be used when photographing through glass Press the flash mode button until appears in the data panel The shutter speed may be slow Use of a tripod is recommended When you turn the camera off the flash mode will be reset to Autoflash or Autoflash with red eye reduction whichever mode was used last ADDITIONAL FEATURES 44 DATE IMPRINTING Your camera records date and time information on the film s magnetic strip The sequence is as follows that certified photofinishers can imprint in the front and back of your D 120 13385 photographs Date Time Imprinting Dat Ti No displ Some labs can not imprint date and or time information on the front of ate mg o alsp ay your photographs See your photofinisher for a full description of available services e 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 Before taking the picture Press the date button until the data panel back of the print displays the format yo want to see on the If the date time display is blinking date time information will not be print imprinted The date time information needs to be reset p 48 4
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