Minolta VECTIS 40 Manuel utilisateur
Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis 40. The Vectis 40 is a compact lens
shutter camera from Minolta’s new line of Advanced Photo System™ products.
Your camera features drop-in loading, date/time and title imprinting, a 30 to
120mm zoom lens, and a viewfinder with a field of view comparable to most
35mm SLRs. Your camera is also Splashproof and can be used outdoors without
worry, even in light rain and snow.
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.
Advanced Photo System™ is a trademark of the five system developing
companies, including Minolta.
Triple Format Selection
- Three print formats are available with this
camera: H Print , C Print, and P Print. The
viewfinder frame changes to match each
format selection.
Date and Title Imprinting
- Before taking the picture, you can
choose to have date information printed on
the front and/or one of three preselected
titles printed on the back of your prints.
MRC - Mid Roll Change
- You can rewind the film in the middle of
the roll, then reload it at a later time.
When the film is reloaded, the camera will
automatically advance the film to the first
unexposed frame.
Print Quantity Selection
- You can choose how many prints you will
receive from the lab before taking the
picture.
Advanced Photo System features included in this camera:
DEP - Double Exposure Prevention
- You don’t need to worry about
accidentally reexposing your film. Your
camera reads the indicators on the film
cassette to prevent reexposure of
previously exposed film.
PQI - Print Quality Improvement
- Your camera records information about
lighting conditions and exposure on the
film to assist the lab with color correction
and exposure adjustments, providing you
with the best possible results.
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
Close-up Mode........................................52
Portrait Mode...........................................54
Night Portrait Mode .................................56
Landscape/Night View Mode..................58
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Print Quantity Selection...........................60
Date Imprinting........................................63
Title Imprinting.........................................69
Self-timer..................................................78
Continuous-drive Mode...........................80
Remote Control.......................................81
APPENDIX
Lab Services............................................86
Caring For Your Camera ........................88
Technical Details.....................................90
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE...................4
NAMES OF PARTS.....................................14
GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Strap..................................19
Installing the Battery................................20
Checking the Battery Power...................21
Diopter Adjustment..................................22
BASIC OPERATION
Loading Film............................................24
Full Auto Operation .................................29
For Closer Subjects.................................33
Special Focusing Situations....................35
Focus Hold...............................................37
Rewinding the Film..................................39
Processing...............................................43
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
Flash Lamp..............................................45
Flash Range............................................45
Selecting the Flash Mode.......................46
Red-eye Reduction .................................47
Manual Fill-flash ......................................48
Flash Cancel............................................49
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EXAMPLES
The outer triangle is for warning. The symbol inside illustrates what is being
warned against. The example at left means beware of electric shock.
The circle with a diagonal slash is for prohibition ("don’t do"). The symbol
inside illustrates what act is prohibited. The example at left means do not
disassemble.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual, and the product itself, for the
proper and safe use of this product and to prevent personal injury, injury to others, and
property damage. An explanation of the symbols follows. Read and understand each caution
thoroughly before reading the main text of this instruction manual.
STANDARD SYMBOLS
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CAUTION
Do not walk while looking through the viewfinder, you may trip and fall causing
injury.
Do not fire the flash near the eyes of people or animals, especially infants and
young children. Do not fire the flash if your subject is closer than the minimum
flash distance stated in the manual.
If the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is
exposed, immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use.
Do not disassemble. Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility
when repairs are required.
Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is
touched.
SAFETY CAUTIONS
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Read and understand all cautions and warnings thoroughly before using this product.
WARNING
Do not touch the flashtube during operation - it may become hot when the flash
fires.
Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder.
Do not subject the camera to direct sunlight. Fire may occur if the sunlight focuses
at one point.
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Carefully observe the following warnings when using this product near young children or
persons who may have difficulty perceiving the potential danger associated with these products.
WARNING
USE CAUTION
If caution is not used, the following accidents or others may occur:
• Flash fired near the eye.
• Strap wound around the neck.
SAFETY CAUTIONS CONT.
BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE DUE TO IMPROPER USE.
Read and follow all warnings supplied with the batteries.
• Do not install batteries upside down (± reversed).
• Do not use batteries with visible damage.
• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
BATTERY CAUTIONS
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SPLASHPROOF
THIS CAMERA IS SPLASHPROOF AND CAN BE USED IN LIGHT RAIN OR SNOW.
• Do not place the camera under running water or immerse.
Please Note:
1. When using the camera outdoors in heavy rain, keep the camera protected from the rain.
2. The interior of the camera is not moisture resistant.
-Dry the camera before opening the film or battery chambers.
-When inserting or removing film or batteries, keep your hands dry.
3. Do not load film or replace batteries in places where water, blowing sand, or dust can enter the
camera.
4. This camera is not sandproof, do not place the camera directly on the ground.
5. Remove moisture from the camera, especially salt water and spilled liquids containing sugar.
6. If the rubber seals appear cracked or damaged, contact the nearest Minolta Service Facility to have
them replaced.
7. Close the film and battery chamber covers tightly. Clean the rubber seals before closing covers.
8. The IR Remote Control RC-3 is not splashproof.
SAFETY CAUTIONS CONT.
CAUTION
YOUNG CHILDREN MAY SWALLOW SMALL OBJECTS
Keep small accessories, or things that could be swallowed, away from young
children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
BATTERY CAUTION
YOUNG CHILDREN MAY SWALLOW BATTERIES
Keep batteries away from young children.
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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 fresh batteries, remove and reinsert the batteries. If normal operation does not
resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorized Minolta Service
Facility.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
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 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.
•To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when
bringing it from the cold exterior into a warm building. Allow it to come to room temperature
before removing it from 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.
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NAMES OF PARTS - Camera Body
Shutter-release button
Self-timer/Remote-control indicator Metering window *
Autofocus window *
Viewfinder window *
Remote-control receiver *
Lens *
Format switch
Flash
Main switch Zoom leverViewfinder *
Diopter-adjustment
dial
Flash-mode
button
Self-timer/
Remote-control
button Subject-program-select button
Strap eyelet
Battery cover
Manual-rewind button
Film-chamber release
Film chamber
(* Do not touch)
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Viewfinder
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NAMES OF PARTS - Data Panel
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1.Close-up mode indicator
2.Portrait mode indicator
3.Night Portrait mode indicator
4.Landscape/Night View mode indicator
5.Subject-program pointer
6.Film-speed mark
7.Focal-length mark
8.Title/Date/Time/Focal-length/Film-
speed/Print quantity indicator
9.Frame counter
10. Film-transport signals
11. Battery-condition indicator
12. Film-cassette mark
13. Remote-control indicator
14. Self-timer indicator
15. Continuous-drive indicator
16. Flash-mode indicators
17. Date button
18. Adjust button
19. Select button
20. Title button
21. Print button
22. Title mark
23. Print mark
1.Close-framing guides
2.Focus lamp (green)
3.Flash lamp (orange)
4.Focus frame
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ATTACHING THE STRAP
Attach the strap as shown.
GETTING STARTED
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