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USER MANUAL RIVA ZOOM 115 MINOLTA

Contents For Proper and Safe Use

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 thoroughiy with water.

- Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; + Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or always follow local regulations for battery disposal. temporary blindness which may lead to an accident. + Do not look directiy at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It + Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high may damage your eyesight or cause blindness. voltage circuit inside the product is touched. Take the product to a Minolta + Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, Service Facility when repairs are required. benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire. + Ifthe product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to bum yourself. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries. + 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. = 1 a ! : + Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. + Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. + Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children, not to harm them with the product or parts. + Do not fire the flash directiy into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.

À CAUTION + Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. - If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. - The lens retracts when the camera is tumed off or the auto-power-off function is activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury. + Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause bums.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

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 harmul interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Continued on next page. 7

Ifthis 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 try 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 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. This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) conceming interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera. Your new camera is with functions which will suit your every photographie need. Before using your new camera, please take the time to read through this instruction manual for important information on the use and care of your camera

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{important user notices supplimentary user information

For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis. Drive-mode/ (Quartz-date model only) Adjust button k (8/50) Main switch (25) Flash-mode/ Data panel (12) Shutter-release button (27) Select button Zoom lever (26) (36/50) 2 Strap eyelet (56) Viewfnder* (13) sx coer release (17) Ready lamp (27) . Film window Back cover (17) Continued on next page. 11

Flash mode indicators (36) Date/Time display Self-timer indicator (48) (Quartz-date model only) (50) LE =) Frame counter (19) Q NT Film-transport signals (19) Battery-condition indicator (16) FAUTo AA A

+ Autoñash with rec reduction +_Fill flash & Flash cancel a Auto-depth Night Portrait (with red-eye reduction) Landscape/Night view VIEWFINDER Close-framing guide (33) Ready lamp (green) (27) With the shutter-release button pressed partway down - On: Focus locked Of: Flash charging Blinks quickly: Subject is too close Blinks slowiy: Camera shake waming Focus frame (27)

Your camera uses one 3-volt CR123A or DL123A lithium battery.

1. Open the battery-chamber door

by sliding the battery-chamber release in the direction indicated. TRÈS

+ Quartz-date model: The date and time must be reset (p.50). + When changing batteries, make sure the main switch is off.

terminal mark inside the battery chamber- door, then click the door closed.

Each time the camera is tumed on, a symbol will appear on the data panel to indicate the power status of the battery. 1 Slide the back-cover release down to open the back cover. H 135 => Briefly appears. Power is sufficient for ; all camera operations. 8134 EX Power is sufficient, but the battery must AUTO a_ù be replaced soon. + Ifthe back cover does not open, tum the main switch off and on to 2 release the film chamber lock. {2 Replace the battery. The shutter will + Use only 35mm, DX-coded film rated between ISO 25 and 3200. lock until the battery is replaced. + Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur. + ISO 400 film is recommended for best results. - Always load and unload film in subdued light. 16 Continued on next page. 17

2. Place the film cartridge into the 3. Close the back cover.

film chamber. Extend the film - The film automatically advances to the first frame leader to the “FILM TIP" mark, and a_{ appears on the data panel. making sure it lays flat. + Ifthe film has been loaded improperly, à 3 will blink on the data panel and the shutter will remain locked. Open the back cover and repeat the loading procedure. Ifthe film tip extends beyond the index mark, push the excess film back into the cartridge. Em + Once the film is loaded, the back cover will lock preventing accidental opening until the film is rewound (film chamber lock).

Your camera automatically rewinds the film after the last exposure is taken. [1] + Do not open the back cover until the rewind motor stops. Never use force. When @ blinks on the data panel, open the back cover and remove the film. + Ifthe rewind motor stops before the film has been completely rewound, all the indicators will blink. Remove and insert the battery or press the manual-rewind button. + Ifthe back cover does not open, tum the main switch off and on to release the film chamber lock. + Although more pictures than specified on the roll may be taken, the film processor may not print more than the number specified on the film cassette. es + When you want to rewind quietiy (silent rewind), push the manual-rewind button while the film is rewinding (p.23). Continued on next page. 21

To rewind before the end of the roll, tum the camera on This camera has a silent-rewind function to minimize the noise of film and gentiy press the manual rewind bottun using the rewinding. Use the silent-rewind mode when the rewinding noise would be button key on the sep. distracting such as during a wedding ceremony. Press the manual-rewind button while the film is rewinding. Press the button again to retum to normal winding speed. + SILEnt appears on the data panel to indicate the silent-rewind mode. S + The mode will remain selected for rewinding the next time. + Rewinding in this mode takes longer than normal rewinding.

BASIC OPERATION FULL-AUTO OPERATION 1 Press the main switch to tum the camera on. ZT + Auto Power Off: To conserve power, the camera automatically tums off if it is not

© [4 operated for more than 8 minutes. [1] + Do not obstruct or hold the lens barrel.

2. Hold the camera steady, making

sure your fingers do not cover the flash, lens, or AF windows. - As shown, for vertically framed pictures, tum the camera so the flash is on top. Continued on next page.

3. Look through the viewfinder 4. Place the focus frame on the subject

and push the zoom lever (T) to and press the shutter-release button zoom in or (W) to zoom out. [ ÿ @ partway down. - 1 LÉ |

Ready Lamp The ready lamp will light to indicate the status of the camera. T{elephoto) : zoom in On: Focus locked Off: Flash charging (C= Wide angle) : zoom out [ y | DA Sinks quickiy: Subject is too close Blinks slowly: Camera shake warning 26 Continued on next page. 27

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. - After use, press the main switch to tum the camera off. Subjects outside the focus frame may not be in focus. Use focus lock to ensure accurate focusing.

1. Place the focus frame on your subject.

The flash will fire automatically in low-light (p. 39). Continued on next page. 29

2. Press and hold the shutter-release When taking a picture with the subject closer than 1.5m (4.9ft.), the viewfinder

button partway down until the green image and the actual film image will be different. The difference increases as the ready lamp glows indicating subject becomes closer, or especially when using the telephoto setting. At the focus lock. closest range at the telephoto settings, the top of the actual film image is located below the close framing guide. Viewfinder Close-framing guide

3. Without lifting your finger, recompose 7 é

the picture and press the shutter- release button all the way down to take the picture. € à —— Actual image (shaded area) - The focus lock is canceled when your finger release the shutter button. 30 Continued on next page. 31

+ Ifthe green ready lamp blinks rapidiy and the CLOSE FRAMING GUIDE shutter locks, the subject is too close. Be sure ——— . Ifthe subject is closer than 1.5m(4.9ft.), take the following steps: EN your camera-to-subject distance is at least 2 60cm (2.0 ft.) in the wide-angle setting or 55 1. Place the focus frame on the subject and cm (1.8 ft.) in the telephoto setting. press the shutter-release button partway + When taking pictures at extremely close doun. distances, the green ready lamp may blink slowiy, but the focus may not be accurate.

2. While pressing the shutter-release

button partway down, aim the camera upward to recompose the subject under the close-framing guide and take the picture.

Some scenes or subjects are difficult for the autofocus system to lock on to. When the focus will not lock, focus lock (p. 29) on another object the same distance from you as the main subject, recompose, then take the picture. The autofocus may not lock on the following: - Bright light sources such as the sun or neon lights. - Highly reflective surfaces such as water or mirrors. + Flames or fireworks. - Dark objects and surfaces with low reflectances. - Objects behind glass, bars, or other such partitions. ADVANCED OPERATION

es W35 + r) ô ® Flash cancel (p. Sin OT until . Ÿ ee (@) the desired indicator appears on rom Auto-depth (p. 44) SEL _ADJ the data panel. The following mode can be selected: ® F3 Night portrait (p. 46) afro Autofiash (p. 39) Ÿ n ® #8 Autoñlash with red-eye reduction (p. 40)

A Landscape/Night View (p. 47) - The autoñlash and the autoflash with red-eye reduction will remain selected after you tum the camera off. + When you tum the camera of, the fill flash / the flash cancel / the auto-depth / %#_ Fill flash (p. 42) the night portrait / the landscape/the night view will be reset to the autoflash or the autoflash with red-eye reduction, whichever was used last.

FLASH RANGE ro AUTOFLASH The flash will fire automatically in low-light. The range of the built-in flash depends on the film speed and focal length you are using. To ensure proper exposure, make sure your subject is positioned Press the flash-mode button until 4 appears on the data panel, then within the flash range. ne the picture. Focal length 37.5mm 115mm ï SEL CITE ) a Film speed T(elephoto) = .6-5. 0.55-2.1m ISO100 2.0-16.7ft. 1.8- 6.9ft. 1S0400 0.6-10.2m 0.55-4.3m + The flash will not fire in back-lit situations. Use of the fill flash is 2.0-33.5ft. 1.8-14.1ft. recommended. . | : — + When the green ready lamp is off, the flash is charging. Wait until it glows, These distances are recommended with color negative film. then take the picture.

Le AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE DUCTION Use the reduction mode to reduce the red-eye effect when photographing people or animals in low-light situations. The red-eye reduction lamp will blink three times before the main flash will fire. Press the flash-mode button until 4e appears on the data panel, En er— take the picture. + Wam your subject not to move while the lamp is blinking just before the picture is taken. 40 al

® FLASH CANCEL The flash will not fire in this mode. Use the flash cancel when you want to photograph subjects that are beyond the flash range or to capture the ambiance The flash will fire when the shutter is released regardiess of lighting. Use the fill flash to reduce harsh shadows on your subjects face. Also the use of the existing light. in back-lit situations is recommended. Press the flash-mode button until & appears on the data panel, then take the picture. 6 ù frs 5e£) Press the flash-mode button until

• appears on the data panel, then ne the picture. + Shutter speed may be slow and the use of a tripod is recommended

ro AUTO-DEPTH The auto-depth is used for taking pictures with The flash will fire automatically in low-light. both foreground subjects and background subjects Ifthe autoflash with red-eye reduction was chosen previously, the auto- in sharp focus. Use this mode when taking portraits depth mode will also use the red-eye reduction. " e ep. | where the surrounding landscape is also important. + Sharpness of the background depends on brightness and focal length. The brighter the light and the shorter the focal length, the sharper the background. For optimum results, use wide-angle to normal focal lengths. The effect may not be apparent at the telephoto setting. Press the flash-mode button until x appears on the data panel, then take the picture.

+ © f; NIGHT PORTRAIT In the night portrait mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light exposures so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night. Press the flash-mode button until « Kappears on the data panel, then take the picture. - The fill flash with red-eye reduction will SEL Shutter speed will be slow. Use of a tripod is recommended and wam your subjects not to move.

© A LANDSCAPE/NIGHT VIEW

The flash will not fire in this mode and the focus is set to infinity. It can be used to photograph landscapes, night scenery and other distant subjects. press the flash-mode button until ® , appears on the data panel, rar — di take the picture. 2 9 LTITT + Shutter speed will be slow. Use of the tripod is recommended. + Use this mode especially when photographing landscapes through windows.

The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. LPlace the camera on a tripod, then press the drive-mode button until the self-timer symbol Ÿ appears on the data panel.

2. Place the focus frame on your

subject. + Use focus lock for off-center subjects (p 29). 3.Press the shutter-release button all the way down; the self-timer delays release for 10 seconds. + © 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. EU + The autofocus and exposure is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed. Do not stand il release button. n front of the camera when using the shutter- To cancel the self-timer, press the self-timer button or tum the camera off. The self-timer is automatically canceled after the shutter releases.

CIMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME ) This feature enables you to record the date or time onto the lower-right portion ofthe picture. Tum the camera on, then press the date button to choose the data imprinting format.

The display will change as follows : Buttons for date function

Select button C3 —> 15 630 — ------ DATE Adjust button 1 PAY/TIME (Ro display) Date button + When the date-time display is blinking or -- -- -- is displayed on the data Since the date is recorded when the film is advanced to the next frame. sometimes the last frame of the roll will not have a data print. panel, date/time information will not be imprinted. The date/time information needs to be reset (p.52).

SETTING THE DATE OR TIME

This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar through the year 2029. 1.Press the main switch to turn the camera off, then press the date button to display the date.

2. Press the select button until the

item you want to adjust blinks. + The next item will blink each time the select button is pressed. Sn à À SZ DoiSis + 36 +5 6e

t Lo U stops 62e + Jo blinking ! BIO LEE MINUTES HOURS 3.Press the adjust button to change the blinking item. + Data continues changing as long as the fl button is held down. SEL ___ADJ

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items on the date and time display

5. Press the select button until all items stop blinking to set the

updated information. - The set date appears on the data panel and disappears after 5 seconds. ER: ] | - The date and time must be reset each time the batteries are replaced.

NE 4.Press the adjust button to change

the display format. The order of year/month/day can be changed. 1.Press the main switch to tum the camera off.

5. Press the select button until all

items stop blinking to set the updated information. + The set date appears on the data panel and disappears after 5 seconds.

APPENDIX BUTTON KEY + The button key is included on the strap. Use the key t push the manual-rewind button (p.22).

OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS - When photographing in cold weather, it is recommend that you keep the + This camera is designed for use from -10 to 40 °C (14 to 104 °F). camera and spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warm when you are + Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures not shooting. Cold batteries will regain some of their charge when they warm such as in the glove compartment of a car. up. . | - At colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be slow. At higher - This camera is not waterproof, dustproof, or sand-proof. If you use this camera temperatures, the display will temporarily darken, but will be restored when the near water or the beach, water, dust, or sand damage may occur. Protect it at temperature normalizes. all times from moisture or splashes, especially saltwater spray, and be + Never subject the camera to extreme humidity. extremely careful to keep sand from both the interior and exterior of the + To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera and its accessories. camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from a cold environment into a warm environment Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag. CLEANING + Keep the AF window clean or the focus may not be accurate. + Ifthe camera body is dirty, gentiy wipe it clean with a soft, clean, dry cloth. + To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and genty wipe the lens in a circular motion, starting from the center. 58 Continued on next page. 59

+ 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. 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. - Before using after prolonged storage, always check the camera's operation to make sure it is functioning property.

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

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. 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 fresh battery, remove and reinsert the battery. If normal operation does not resume, or the camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.

(T): 0.55m - © (1.8 - ) Settings Automatic for DX-coded film. Non-DX coded film seto to 150100. Range ISO 25 to 3200 Wide: Ev 3 - 16 Tele: Ev 3.7 - 16

Wide: 0.6 - 5.1m (2.0 - 15.2ft) Tele: 0.55 - 2.1m(2.8-6.6ft) Battery: Viewfinder: Dimensions: Weight: One 3-volt CR123A lithium battery Battery-condition indication: 3-stage indication Battery performance: approx. 12 rolls based on Minolta's standard test method using 24 exposure rolls with flash for 50% of the exposures. Magnification: O.4X - 1.09X Field of View : 86% (subject at 3m) Eye-relief: 15.9mm from the viewfinder frame 112 x 60 x 39mm 5.1x2.7XL.5 in 205g (7.20z.) without battery Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.