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USER MANUAL FREEDOM ZOOM 140 MINOLTA

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Thank you for your purchasing this Minolta camera. Before using your new camera, please take the time to read through this instruction manual for it contains important information on the use and care of your camera. This is the combined manual for the FreedonvRiva Zoom 140/160 models. The description pertaining to each model is referred to as the “140 model” or “160 model.” For Proper and Safe Use GETTING STARTED Names of Parts Attaching the Camera Strap Inserting the Battery Battery-condition Indicator . Loading the Film. BASIC OPERATION Fully Automatic Operation . Area-AF Focus-area Indicator . Focus Lock - Area AF . Focusing Range. Special Focusing Situations For Closer Subjects Rewinding the Film ADVANCED OPERATION Selecting the AF Mode . Area AF . Focus-area Indicator Controls . SpotAF Focus Lock - SpotAF. TargetAF Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Range. Autoflash .. . Autoflash with Red-eye Reduction 48 Fillflash . Flash cancel. Night Portrait .… Exposure Compensation . Self-timer Continuous Advance.

For Owners of the Quartz-date model.

Date and Time Imprinting Remote Control Operation . Viewfnder Brightness .. APPENDIX Care and Storage Technical Specifications .

Read and understand all wamings and cautions before using this product. À 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 wamings: + Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. + 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 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 lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal. + Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required. + 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. Continued on next page. 5

+ Do not fire the flash directiy into the eyes. It may damage eyesight. - Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required. + Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause à distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident. + Do not look directiy at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It À CAUTION may damage your eyesight or cause blindness. + Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the + Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with wet hands. If glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries and discontinue which may result in bus or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or battery fluid. inquiry through fire or electric shock. - If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. + Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, - The lens retracts when the camera is tumed off or the auto-power-off function benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, is activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury. benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners + Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit and solvents may cause an explosion or fire. discharges a large amount of energy which may cause bums. + Ifthe product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. immediately remove the batteries taking care not to bu yourself. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries. 6 Continued on next page. 7

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmul 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 à particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to ty to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. + Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. + Connect the equipment to an outiet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. + Consul the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). C € This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the

The 160 quartz-date model is illustrated. AF/Meter window* Viewfnder window*

Remote-control Flash* (p. 44) receiver* (Quartz-date model only) Lens* Back-cover release (p. 19) Self-timer/Remote-control 1 Tripod socket lamp* (p. 54, 65) Manual-rewind button (p. 35) + This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Refer to the care and storage section at the back of this manual (p. 73).

GETTING STARTED Date button (p. 57) Drive-mode/Adjust button (Quartz Date model only) (p.53, 55, 57, 64) Flash-mode/Select button (p. 44, 57) AF mode button (p. 36) Shutter-release button (p. 25) Data panel (p. 12 panel (p. 12) Main switch (p. 22) Eyepiece sensors* —Strap eyelet (p. 16) (p.22) Battery-chamber Viewfinder+ (p. 13) door (p. 17) Back cover (p. 19) Film window (p. 19) Zoom lever (p. 23) Continued on next page. 11

DATA PANEL. ) All indicators are displayed for clarity. Date/Time display (p. 57) (Quartz-Date model only)

Remote-control indicator (p. 64) (Quartz-date model on) Battery-condition indicator (p. 18) Frame counter (p. 21) [_- Film-transport signals (p. 21) Flash-mode indicators (p. 44) Cartridge mark (p. 34) À Continuous-agvance indicator (p. 55) (160 model) 4 Autofash Self-timer indicator (p. 53) ++ Autoflash with red-eye reduction # Fillflash AF mode indicators (p. 36) & Flash cancel IT 1 Area AF +5 Night Portrait (with red-eye reduction) F-1 SpotAF # Exposure Compensation (160 model only) [F1 Target AF

Al focus frames and focus- area indicators are shown. This camera features a sophisticated matrix AF indication system that indicates the area of focus. GETTING STARTED Focus-frame Display Area AF (p. 37) For focus-area indicators in Area F - AF, see pages 24 and 27. L 3 SpotAF (p. 40) L:] Target AF (p. 42) LC] Continued on next page. 13

VIEWFINDER VIEWFINDER Focus lamp (green) Close-framing guide (p. 32}+ With the shutter-release button pressed partway down - @ Glows: focus confirmed Blinks rapidly: subject is too close Blinks slowiy: focus not confirmed (p. 30)

Flasi mp (orange) With the shutter-release button pressed partway down - Glows: flash is charged and ready Blinks rapidiy: flash charging Focus frames Focus-area indicator (p. 27)** (Area AF) Vañes according to the subject. Blinks slowiy: camera-shake waming

• The close-framing guide appears in Area, spot, and target-AF modes. #* The focus-area indicator is displayed in the Area-AF mode.

L Pass the small loop of the The camera uses one 3-volt CR123A or strap through the strap DL123A lithium battery. eyelet on the camera. PŸ 1. Open the battery-chamber door using the larger button key on the camera strap.

2. Pass the the other end of

the strap through the small loop and tighten.

2. Insert the battery. The positive and

negative battery terminals should be orientated as illustrated on the diagram in the battery chamber. Snap the door closed. - Button keys are attached to the strap. Use the larger key to open the battery-chamber door, and the smaller key to push the manual-rewind button. + Quartz-date model: after installing the battery, the date and time must be set, see page 59. + When changing batteries, always tum the camera off.

BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR Each time the camera is tumed on, an indicator will appear on the data panel to indicate the power status of the battery. The indicator briefiy appears. Power is sufficient for all camera operations. The indicator blinks. Power is sufficient for camera operation, but the battery must be replaced soon. The indicator blinks and no other indicators are displayed on the data panel. The shutter will not release. Replace the battery immediately.

1. Slide the back-cover release

down to open the back cover. + Before opening the back cover, look through the film window to confirm that film is not currently loaded. - Ifthe back cover does not open, tum the camera off and on to release the film- chamber lock. + Use only DX-coded 35mm film rated between ISO 25 and 3200. - Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding problems may result. + ISO 400 film is recommended for best results. - Always load and unload the film in subdued light. Continued on next page. 19

4. Close the back cover.

- The film automatically advances to the first frame and “1” appears in the data-panel frame counter. - Ifthe film has been loaded improperiy, “0” will blink on the frame counter and the shutter will not release. Open the back cover and repeat the loading procedure.

2. Place the film cartridge into the film

3. Extend the film leader to the film-tip + Once the film is loaded, the battery-chamber lock

mark. The film must lay flat. will engage preventing the back cover from being + Ifthe film tip extends beyond the index mark, accidentally opened until the film is rewound. push the excess film back into the cartridge.

OPERATION 1.Press the main switch to tu the camera on. + To conserve battery power, the auto-power- off function will turn the camera off eight minutes after the last operation. + Do not obstruct or hold the lens barrel.

2. Hold the camera steadily. Do not cover the

flash, lens, or AF windows with your fingers. - For vertically framed pictures, tum the camera so the flash is to the top. - When the camera is brought to your eye, the eyepiece sensors automatically activate the camera's focus and exposure systems. BASIC OPERATION

3. Look through the viewfinder

and press the zoom lever to zoom the lens. - The viewfinder will adjust to match the lens’ field of view. Wide angle): zoom out

Continued on next page. 23

4. Place the subject within the Area AF

frame. The focus frame will automatically change to a focus-area il ator to confirm the subject. + The Area-AF mode (p. 37) is automatically set when the camera is tumed on. - The focus-area indicator shows the area the camera will focus on. + The shape of the focus-area indicator varies with the subject. Area-AF frame Y Focus-area indicator

5. Press the shutter-release button partway

down. + The status ofthe AF system and flash are indicated by the lamps next to the viewfinder. Blinks rapidiy: subject is too close Blinks slowiy: focus not confirmed (p. 30) Flash L (orai Glows: flash is charged and ready Blinks rapidiy: flash charging Blinks slowiy: camera-shake waming Continued on next page. 25

6. When the green focus lamp glows,

press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. - Press the shutter-release button with slow, steady pressure. - The film automatically advances to the next frame. + Always tum the camera off after use.

AREA-AF FOCUS-AREA INDICATOR BASIC OPERATION

A5 long as the subject is located within the Area-AF focus frame, even if it is not centered, the camera will automatically locate the subject and indicate it with the focus-area indicator. The shape of focus-area indicator varies with the subject shape, see the sample illustrations below. Portrait {The camera focuses on the two foreground subjects and not on infinity.) Group shot An off-center portrait Landscape

The focus-lock function allows the camera to be focused on a certain subject and then the picture can be recomposed to arrange the subject at a different position within the image area.

1. With focus-area indicator around the

subject, press and hold the shutter-release button partway down. + The green focus lamp will glow steadily to indicate the focus is locked. If the focus lamp blinks, reposition the camera and repeat the operation. 2.Mithout lifting your finger, recompose the image in the viewfinder. Press the shutter- release button all the way down to take the picture. + The focus lock will be canceled if the shutter button is released.

The subject must be within the focusing range of the camera. The minimum focusing distance varies with the focal length of the lens. Wide-angle Telephoto (37.5 mm) (140/160 mm) 140 model 80cm-® 60 cm - (2.6 ft- >) (2.0 ft- «) _ 160 model 95 cm- (G3.1ft- >) If the subject is too close, the green focus lamp blinks rapidly and the shutter is locked. The subject must be beyond the minimum focusing distance. If the subject is extremely close, the green focus lamp may blink slowly and the shutter will release, but the focus will not be sharp.

The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. At this time, the focus-lock function (p. 28, 41) can be used to focus on an object at the same distance as your subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the When a low-contrast The green focus lamp will blink picture. area fills the focus slowly to war that focus cannot frame. be confimed. The shutter can When your subject is be released and the focus will be set to infinity; when using the near a very bright object flash, the focus is set between or area. When the subjectis | 23-6.8m(7.5-223ft) composed of a regular | depending on the focal length repeating pattern. used. Under certain conditions with regular repeating pattems, the green focus lamp may blink rapidly and the shutter will be locked. When two subjects overlap in the focus frame.

Close-framing guide ANS Actual image (shaded area)

BASIC OPERATION L With the focus-area indicator on the subject, @ press and hold the shutter release button partway down. + The green focus lamp should glow to confirm the focus is locked. Because of parallax, the image seen in the viewfinder and the image recorded with the camera are not exactiy the same. Parallax becomes significant with close subjects. A close-framing guide automatically appears in the viewfinder when the image needs to be recomposed to eliminate the effect of parallax. The close-framing guide appears in Area AF, spot AF, and

2. While pressing the shutter-release button

target AF. partway down, recompose the picture so Ifthe subject is too close, the green focus lamp blinks that the top of the subject falls below the rapidly and the shutter is locked. If the subject is close-framing guide. Press the shutter- extremely close, the green focus lamp may blink release button all the way down to take the slowlÿy and the shutter will release, but the focus will picture. not be sharp.

The camera automatically rewinds the film after the last exposure is taken. When the cartridge mark blinks on the data Sa | panel, the film has been rewound. Open the back cover and remove the film. + The film-chamber lock is release during rewind. Do not open the back cover until the cartridge mark blinks on the data panel. Never force the back of the camera open.

+ Ifthe rewind motor stops before the film has been completely rewound, all the indicators on the data panel will blink. Remove and insert the battery . - Although more pictures than specified on the film package may be taken, the film processor may only print the number specified on the film cartridge.

The film can be rewound before the roll is finished. Gentiy press the manual-rewind button using the small button key on the strap (p. 16).

ADVANCED OPERATION 1.Press the AF mode button until the Area-AF indicator appears on the data panel. Three auto focus (AF) modes can be selected: Area AF, spot AF, and target AF. Press the AF mode button until the desired AF indicator appears on the data panel.

2. Place the subject within the Area-AF

frame. - The focus frame will automatically change to a focus-area indicator to confirm the subject. + Spot-AF and target-AF mode is [ ]| AreaAF (p.37) reset to Area AF when the camera Ÿ is tumed off. f frame = | SpotAF (p. 40)

+++ | Target AF (p. 42) 3.Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. focus-area indicator

The display of the focus-area indicator can be controlled with a custom function. CUSt-L:1 - The focus-area indicator automatically appears when looking through the viewfinder. CUSt-1:2 - The focus-area indicator appears when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. CUSt-1:3 - The focus-area indicator is canceled and will not be displayed. 1.Press and hold the AF mode button for about two seconds until “CUSt-1” appears on the top of the data panel. æ Ÿ ne + The number blinking in the frame-counter area is the current custom setting. The initial setting is CUSt 1:1. sara ©

ui button or zoom lever until the desired Ï Oë NÉ setting number is displayed. LuSE - à S 22 Ci >e€ 3.Press the AF mode button once to enter the new setting. + The camera will retum to the shooting mode automatically after five seconds. Pressing the AF mode button again or pressing the shutter-release button partwary down will also retum the camera to the shooting mode. + The new custom setting will remain in effect even if the camera is tumed off or the battery is changed.

SPOT AF e camera focuses on a subject within the spot =CO Th fo bject within th Cr) AF frame. This mode can be used to single out a { FT) en specific subject from a group. JD) 1.Press the AF mode button until the spot-AF indicator appears on the data panel. + The spot-AF focus frame appears in the viewfinder.

2. Place the subject in the spot-AF focus

frame. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus. Spot-AF focus frame FOCUS LOCK - SPOT AF ADVANCED OPERATION The focus-lock function allows the camera to be focused on a certain subject and then the picture can be recomposed to arrange the subject at a different position within the image area.

1. With subject in the focus frame, press and

hold the shutter-release button partway down. + If the green focus lamp glows steadily the focus is locked. If the focus lamp blinks, repeat the operation. 2.Without lifting your finger, recompose the image in the viewfinder. Press the shutter- release button all the way down to take picture. + The focus lock is canceled when the shutter button is released.

TARGET AF Target-AF focus frame

The target AF is ideal for moving subjects. The camera continually calculates the focus even when the shutter-release button is held partway down. Predictive focus control ensures someone moving toward the camera will be in focus: predictive focus control adjusts the focus during the slight delay between the time the shutter button is pressed and the exposure is made.

1. Press the AF mode button until the

target-AF indicator appears on the data panel. - The target-AF focus frame appears in the viewfinder. ADVANCED OPERATION

2. Place the subject in the target-AF focus

frame. 3.Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down until the green focus lamp glows. + Target AF has no focus-lock function. The camera continuously calculates focus while the shutter button is held partway down. + Predictive focus control is activated when the focus lamp glows. - If the subject becomes too close, the green focus lamp blinks rapidiy and the shutter will not release. Repeat the procedure from step 2.

4. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the

Press the flash-mode button until the desired flash-mode indicator appears on the data panel. \e ce8 1 a_Ë Th i . e following flash modes can be selected:

ro Autoflash (p. 47) M Autofilash with red-eye reduction (p. 48)

% Fill-flash (p.49) ADVANCED OPERATION Flash cancel (p. 50) Night portrait (p. 51) Exposure compensation (p. 52) (160 model only) + When the camera is tumed off, the fill-flash, flash cancel, night portrait, or exposure compensation mode will be reset to autoflash or autoflash with red- eye reduction, whichever of the two modes was set last.

The flash range depends on the film speed and focal length in use. Because of The flash will fire automatically in low-light or back-lit situations. the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position. To ensure proper exposure, the subject 4© À) we Press the flash-mode button until the must be within the flash range. Œ Ak Na autofiash indicator appears on the Lil) Qi 080 | | data panel to setthe flash mode. Focal length = |

37.5 mm 140 mm 160 mm

Film speed (140 model) (160 model) 0.6- 46m 0.8- 2.1m | 0.95- 2.0m ISO100 (2.0- 15.1ft) | (2.6- 6.9ft) G.1- 6.6ft) 0.6- 9.2m 0.8- 42m | 0.95- 40m IS0400 + When the orange flash lamp blinks quickly, the flash is charging. The shutter (2.0- 30.2ft) | (2.6- 13.8ft) | (3.1- 13.2ft) cannot be released until the flash is chargedi; the orange flash lamp will glow. The distances are based on use with color negative film.

The flash will fire a few short bursts before the main flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect caused by light reflected from the retina. Used in low-light condition when taking photographs of people or animals, the pre-flashes contract the pupils of the subjects eyes. The flash will fire automatically in low-light or back-lit situations. Press the flash-mode button until the autofilash-with-red-eye-reduction indicator appears on the data panel to set the flash mode. + Wam your subject not to move until all the flash bursts have ended. FILL-FLASH 5e Ÿ we #00)

Se 208 1 e_# ADVANCED OPERATION The flash fires with each exposure regardiess of the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or sunshine. Press the flash-mode button until the fill-flash indicator appears on the data panel to set the flash mode.

FLASH CANCEL EM s The flash will not fire in this mode. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash range. The camera-shake wamning may appear in this mode. Press the flash-mode button until the flash- cancel indicator appears on the data panel to set the flash mode. - The orange flash lamp may blink slowly as a camera-shake waming. Camera shake is a slight blurring of the image caused by slight hand motions during long exposures. To eliminate camera shake, use the flash or place the camera on a tripod. NIGHT PORTRAIT ADVANCED OPERATION In night-portrait mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light exposure so you can take beautiful portraits at sunset or at night The flash will fire with each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient light. Red-eye reduction is used with the night-portrait mode. Press the flash-mode button until the night- portrait indicator appears on the data panel to set the flash mode. + Wam your subject not to move after the flash bust as the shutter may still be open for the background exposure. Because of long exposure times, the use of a tripod is recommended Continued on next page. 51

The multi-segment metering can expose for most situations: back lighting, and directly lit snow scenes. However, under certain conditions the meter can be deceived by high-key scenes like white interiors or foggy landscapes. This mode increases the exposure by 1.5 Ev. The flash is disabled. Press the flash-mode button until the exposure-compensation indicator appears to set the mode. + The orange flash lamp may blink slowly as a camera- shake waming. Use the flash or place the camera on a tripod.

SELF-TIMER ADVANCED OPERATION

The self-timer is used for taking self-portraits. The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. L. With the camera on a tripod, press the drive-mode button until the self-timer indicator appears on the data panel.

2. Frame the subject as described in the

manual. SE - Focus lock can be used with Area AF and spot AF. _ - With target AF or when focus lock is not used, the Ge 288 focus is set just before the exposure. Make sure the subject is positioned inside the focus frames. Continued on next page. 53

SELF-TIMER 3.Press the shutter-release button all the way down to begin the countdown. - The self-timer indicator will blink on the data panel. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink slowly during the countdown, then rapidly just before the shutter is released. + To cancel the self-timer, press the drive-mode button again or tum the camera off. + Self-timer is automatically canceled after the shutter is released.

In this mode, the camera continuously takes pictures as long as the shutter-release button is held down. The camera will take one picture every 2.2 seconds. When the flash is used, the rate may be slower because the flash must recharge between frames. 1.Press the drive-mode button until the continuous-advance indicator appears on the data panel. Continued on next page. 55

CONTINUOUS ADVANCE (160 MODEL ONLY)

2. Frame the subject as described in the

manual. 3.Press the shutter-release button all the way down and hold to begin taking pictures. + Focus will be adjusted between exposures. + Continuous advance remains in effect until the drive mode is reset. + When using target AF, predictive focus control is only active for the first frame ofthe series.

The quartz-date model has date and time imprinting and remote-control operation.

DATE AND TIME IMPRINTING |

The imprinting feature enables the date or time to be printed onto the lower-right portion of the picture. The date is recorded as the film is advanced to the next frame. The last picture on the roll may not be imprinted. The calendar is programmed through the year 2099.

BUTTONS FOR THE DATE FUNCTION

Select button Adjust button Date button Continued on next page. 57

SES Press the date button to select the date A2 imprinting format. (El (E A (| + The display will change as follows:

Date imprinting Day/Time imprinting No imprinting Set mode r De 28B-eBii0-------- SE -fthe date/time display is blinking, the calendar and clock need to be reset (p. 59). No information will be imprinted until the date and time are entered.

Note: the date and time must be reset each time the battery is replaced.

1. Tum the camera on. Press the date button

‘SEt” appears on the data panel. 2.Press the select (SEL) button until the item to be adjusted blinks. + Each time the select button is pressed, the next item on the calendar and clock blinks. The sequence is: YY > MM DD > hh => mm Ne display n stops blinking Continued on next page. 59

3.Press the adjust (AD)] ) button or zoom lever to change the blinking item. + The numerals continues to change as long as the button is held down. + Pressing the W side of the zoom lever counts down, the T side counts up.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items in the

date and time display are correct. 5.Press the date button to set the date and time. + The camera will retum to the shooting mode automatically after five seconds. Pressing the date button again or pressing the shutter-release button partway down will also retum the camera to the shooting mode. ADVANCED OPERATION - Pressing the select (SEL) button until the date/time display stops blinking can also set the calendar and clock.

CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT

L.Press the date button until “SEt” appears on the data panel. 2.Press and hold the select (SEL) button for more than 2 seconds until all items on the date display blink. Continued on next page. 61

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL ADVANCED OPERATION SE 3. Press the adjust (ADJ ) button or zoom lever REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION to change the display format. + The date format changes as follows: The quartz-date model can be controlled by the IR remote control RC-3 (sold YMD —»MDY —>DMY separately). The remote control allows remote camera operation up to 5 meters À (16.5 feet) away. SES 4. Press the date button to set the date format. NAMES OF PARTS Érrither window O4 EA \w + The camera will retum to the shooting mode © = 27 automatically after five seconds. Pressing the date Delay button button again or pressing the shutter-release button 2e8te partway down will also retum the camera to the Release button shooting mode. ICE Ÿ + Pressing the select (SEL) button until the date/time ape ee8ge display stops blinking can also set the date format. Battery chamber #TT 0-8 ET 62 Continued on next page. 63

E 3. Point the remote control toward the 5 front of the camera and press either the release button (-) or the delay button (25) to take the picture. + Ifthe release button (-) is pressed, the self- timer/remote-control lamp on the front of the camera will blink once before the picture is A . taken. If the delay button (2s) is pressed, the

2. Press the drive-mode button until the lamp will blink for two seconds before the

remote-control indicator appears on the picture is taken. data panel

1. Place the camera on a tripod. Point the

camera so that the subject is within in the focus frames. Continued on next page. 65

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL ADVANCED OPERATION + To save power, the camera automatically shuts down if the shutter is not FOCUS LOCK IN REMOTE CONTROL MODE released in approximately 8 minutes. + Under fluorescent or extremely bright lighting, or with backlit subjects, the remote control may not operate or the effective distance may be reduced. + The remote control mode will remain in effect after the picture has been taken. Press the drive-mode button to reset the drive mode, or turn the camera of. Focus lock can be used in Area AF or spot AF. L Select remote-control mode using the drive-mode button.

2. Place the subject in the focus frames and press the shutter-

release button partway down to confirm the focus; the green focus lamp will glow and remain lit. + Itthe focus lamp does not remain lit after pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the focus was not locked. Repeat the procedure. + To cancel the focus lock, press the shutter-release button partway down again or press the zoom lever. 66 Continued on next page. 67

3. Recompose the picture.

- The focus frames or focus-area indicator will disappear after releasing the shutter button. The focus lamp will remain lit indicating the focus is locked. 4.Point the remote control toward the front of the camera, press either the release button (-) or delay button (25). + The focus lock will remain in effect after the picture is taken allowing multiple remote-control pictures to be made. The green focus lamp will glow to indicate focus lock. + To cancel focus lock, press the shutter-release button partway down or press the zoom lever. ADVANCED OPERATION

CHANGING THE REMOTE-CONTROL BATTERY

The remote control uses a 3V lithium battery (CR2032). When pressing the remote-control buttons does not release the shutter, the battery needs to be replaced. The supplied battery should be suficient for approximately ten years of operation. L. Pull out the battery chamber as shown and remove the old battery.

2. Insert a new battery into the battery chamber

with the positive (+) pole up. ide the battery chamber into the remote control.

VIEWFINDER BRIGHTNESS The relative brighiness of the AF frame or focus-area indicator can be adjusted. The brighiness of the frame lines will continue to adjust automatically in relation to the new level. EuSE- Ti >

1. Press and hold the AF mode button for about

two seconds until “CUSt-1” appears on the top of the data panel. + The number blinking in the frame-counter area is the current custom setting.

2. Press the select button until “CUSt-2”

appears. + The blinking number in the frame counter displays the current brightness level. The initial setting is 3. Brightness can be adjusted in five levels from 1 (low) to 5 (high).

the desired brightness level is displayed.

4. Press the AF mode button or press the

shutter-release button partway down to set the brightness level. - The data-panel display returns to normal. + The new brighiness level will remain in effect even if the camera is tumed off or the battery is changed.

On February 20th, 1962, J ohn Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On board his Friendship 7 spacecraft was a Minolta Hi-matic camera to record that historic event. The 4 hour, 55 minute, and 23 second flight orbited the Earth three times at an average speed of 28,000 kph (17,500 mph). Mr. Glenn visited our Sakai camera factory in J apan on May 24h, 1963 to plant a palm tree to celebrate the occasion. The palm tree is still in the courtyard of the factory and stands over] eight meters tall (26. The camera? It was not lost. It is on display at the Smithsonian Institutions National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. This and other objects from John Glenn's Friendship 7 Mercury flight can be found in gallery 210, “Apollo to the Moon.”

- This camera is designed for use from -10 to 40°C (14 to 104°F). + Never leave the 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. - 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. Continued on next page. 73

+ When photographing in cold weather, it is recommend that you keep the CLEANING camera and spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warm when you are + Keep the AF window clean to ensure accurate focus. not shooting. Cold batteries will regain some of their charge when they warm + Ifthe camera body is dirty, gentiy wipe it clean with a soft, clean, dry cloth. up. + To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if necessary, + This camera is not waterproof, dust-proof, or sand-proof. Care should be taken moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gentiy wipe the lens in a when using of this camera near water or the beach to protect it from damage circular motion, starting from the center. caused by water, dust, or sand. Protect the camera from moisture or splashes, - Never place lens fluid directly on the lens. especially saltwater spray. Be extremely careful to protect the interior and + Never touch the lens surface with your fingers. exterior of the camera and its accessories from sand. + Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera. 74 Continued on next page. 75

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 chemicals. For very long periods, place the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent. - After prolonged storage, always check the camera's operation to make sure it is functioning property.

BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS

+ Check camera operation carefully and take test photographs. Purchase a spare battery. + Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an equipment malfunction.

APPENDIX CAMERA ERROR If all the indicators on the data panel blink, or the data panel is blank and the camera will not function with a recentiy installed battery, remove and reinsert the battery. If the camera does not resume normal operation, or the camera malfunctions repeatedlÿ, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.

QUESTIONS AND SERVICE

+ If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. - Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details. Continued on next page. 77

Camera 35mm lens-shutter camera Battery: One 3-volt CR123A lithium battery Lens: 37.5-140mm f/5.4 - 11.7 lens (140 model) Battery-condition indication: 3-stage indication 37.5-160mm f/5.4 - 12.4 lens (160 model) Battery performance: approx. 10 rolls based on Minolta's 6 elements in 6 groups standard test method using 24-exposure rolls with flash for Focusing Range: (140 model) {160 model) 50% of the exposures. (W): 0.6m- æ (2.0 ft- x) 0.6m- © (2.0 ft- «) Viewfinder: _ Magnification: 0.38X - 1.35X (140 model); 0.38X - 1.51X (160 model) {T): 0.80m - © (2.6 ft- &) 0.95m- « (3.1 ft- œ) Field of View: 85% (at 3m) Film Speed: Settings Automatic for DX-coded film. Eye-relief. 17.3mm from the viewfnder frame Non-DX coded film set to 1SO100. Dimensions: 110.5 x 60.5 x 46.5 mm Range ISO 25 to 3200 44x24x18in Metering Range (140 model) (160 model) Weight: 1959 (6.9 oz.) without battery {SO 100): Wide: Ev 3 - 17 Ev3-17 Tele: Ev 3.9 - 17 Tele: Ev 4.1 - 17 Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are Shutter Speed: 10 - 1/500 sec. subject to change without notice. Flash Range (140 model) {160 model) {SO 100): Wide: 0.6-4.6m(2.0-15.1ft) 0.6-4.6m(2.0-15.1ft) Tele:0.8-2.1m(26-69f) 095-20m(31-6.6ft)