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USER MANUAL RIVA ZOOM 130 MINOLTA

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Contents For Proper and Safe Use

GETTING STARTED Name of Parts . Inserting the Battery Battery Condition Indicator.. Loading the Film. Rewinding the Film. BASIC OPERATION Full-auto Operation. Focus Lock. For Close Subjects. Special Focusing Situations ADVANCED OPERATION Selecting Functions in the Flash Mode 36 Flash Range. 38 x Autofiash 24 Autoflash with Red-eye Reduction 40 # Fill flash . ® Flash cancel. **x Night Portrait … ® 4 Landscape/Night View # Exposure Compensation Ÿ Self-timer. For Ouners of the Quartz-date Model Attaching the Camera Strap … 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 directy at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. IE + 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 expose this product to liquids or operate this product with wet hands. 1f Service Facility when repairs are required. liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries and discontinue + immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use ifthe camers is use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash injury through fire or electric shock. . | unis, exposedl The flash has à high voltage ciquitwhichs may cause an + Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, part may cause injuries. benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners + Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. and solvents may cause an explosion or fire. | | Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. + Ifthe product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. + Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children, Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to bum yourself. The not to harm them with the product or parts continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries. + Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight. + Take the product t a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.

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

• Do not touch For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis. . Date button (49) Drive-mode/ (Quartz-date model only) Adjust button (47/49) Main switch (25) Flash-mode/ Data panel (12) Shutter-release button (27) Select button [7 Zoom lever (26) (36/49) 2 m7 Strap eyelet (56) Viewfnder* (13) sx coer release (17) Ready lamp (27) Film di window Back cover (17) Continued on next page. 11

Flash mode indicators (36) Autoflash Ÿ Cartridge mark (20) + Autofash with red-eye reduction + Fill flash # Flash cancel *-8 Night Portrait (with red-eye reduction) % à Landscape/Night view # Exposure Compensation

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. = 2. Insert the battery matching the positive Ce) terminal mark inside the battery chamber-

1. Open the battery-chamber door © | door, then click the door closed.

by sliding the battery-chamber release in the direction ( LITHIUM F indicated. V4 ù BATT 3V | PRÈS + Quartz-date model: The date and time must be reset (p.50). TX + When changing batteries, make sure the main switch is off.

Each time the camera is tumed on, a symbol will appear on 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.

1 Slide the back-cover release down to open the back cover. If the back cover does not open when the film is not loaded, tum the main switch off and on to release the film chamber lock.

- This camera has a safety-lock feature that prevents the camera from being opened accidentally when film is loaded. The film-chamber lock should automatically release when the film is rewound. + Use only 35mm, DX-coded film rated between ISO 25 and 3200. + 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. 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, _£ 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 Q 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 gentiÿ press the manual rewind bottun using the rewinding. Use the silent-rewind mode when the rewinding noise would be button key on the strap. 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 1.6m (5.1ft), the viewfinder

button partway doum 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. Viewinder Close-framing guide

3. Without lifting your finger, recompose — 7% ;

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 1.6m(5.1fL), take the following steps: EN your camera-to-subject distance is at least 2 60cm (2.0 ft.) in the wide-angle setting or 65 1. Place the focus frame on the subject and cm (2.1 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

DE 315 + æ) ô ® Flash cancel (p. Sin HET until . Ÿ ee (@) the desired indicator appears on ® F3 Night portrait (p. 44) SEL _ADJ the data panel. The following mode can be selected: ® A Landscape/Night View (p. 45) are Autoflash (p. 39) x + Ÿ ® Exposure Compensation (p. 46) #8 Autoñlash with red-eye reduction (p. 40)

- The autoñlash and the autoflash with red-eye reduction will remain selected after you tum the camera off. + When you tum the camera off, the fill flash / the flash cancel / the night portrait %#_ Fill flash (p. 42) 1 the landscapeythe night view /exposure compensation 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 130mm CITÉS » 75 SEL Film speed T(elephoto) a. .6-4. 0.65-2.1m ISO100 2.0-13.7ft. 2.1-6.9ft. 150400 0.6-8.6m 0.65-4.3m + The fiash will not fire in backclit situations. Use of the fill flash is 2.0-27.5ft. 2.1-14.1ft. 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. Rs. BE + Wam your subject not to move while the lamp is blinking just before the picture is taken. 40 al

® FLASH CANCEL The flash will fire when the shutter is released The flash will not fire in this mode. Use the flash cancel when you want to regardless of lighting. Use the fil flash to reduce photograph subjects that are beyond the flash range or to capture the ambiance harsh shadows on your subject‘ 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. Press the flash-mode button until

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

subjects not to move. 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 be set.

Shutter speed will be slow. Use of a tripod is recommended and wam your

© 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. SET

+ Shutter speed will be slow. Use of the tripod is recommended. + Use this mode especially when photographing landscapes through windows.

+15 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Exposure Compensation is recommended when you are photographing snow scenes, beach scenes, backlit or spot-lit subjects, or scene with a large amount of sky. Exposure compensation will increase the exposure by 1.5 EV (stops). + Flash will not fire. Press the flash-mode button until & appears on the data panel. + When the shutter speed is slow, the ready lamp beside the viewfinder will blink slowly, waming you about camera shake. ©) SELF-TIMER The selftimer 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. F 5 360 ) UTO

2. Place the focus frame on your

subject e + Use focus lock for off-center subjects (p 29).

SELF-TIME FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODEL

3. Press the shutter-release button all the CIMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME )

The imprinting feature enables the date or time to be printed onto the lower-right way down; the self-timer delays release for 10 seconds. portion of the picture. The calendar is programmed through the year 2099. + © will blink on the data panel. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink slowiy during the countdown, then rapidly just before Buttons for date function the shutter is released. q Select buton À € Adjust button [1] + The autofocus and exposure is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed. Do not stand in front of the camera when using the shutter- Date button + 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.

release button. + 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.

Tum the camera on, then press SETTING THE DATE OR TIME the date button to choose the The data and time must be reset each time the battery is replaced. data imprinting format. 1. Tum the camera on. Press the date (D button until “SEt” appears on the (D = data panel. C% De PP —> OHIHTE —> ------ SEE The display will change as follows : item to be adjusted blinks. (@ - The next item will blink each time the select 2.Press the select button until the button is pressed. Date imprinting Day/Time Imprinting (No imprinting) Set mode DA nd 24 SZ SRS I + 023€ ue 25T + When the date-time display is blinking or -- -- -- is displayed on the data TVER MONTS DÉfE panel, date/time information will not be imprinted. The date/time information needs to be entered (p.51). - The cycle will be only “ho imprinting” and “set mode” when the data and time are not entered. MINUTES HOURS 50 _ 51 5332 D 8. Bng 7 SEC + EE

lever to change the blinking updated information. it + The camera will retum to the shooting mode automatically after five seconds. Pressing the select button again or pressing the shutter-release button partway down will also retum the camera to the shooting mode. long as the button is held down. Pressina the select di the datertime dieni blinkä i + Pressing W side of the zoom lever ressing the select button until the date/time display stops blinking can also set the calendar and clock. counts down, the T side counts Up. Te 1€ - The numerals continues to change as

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

1. Tum the camera on.

2. Press the date button until “SEt”

appears on the data panel.

3. Press and hold the select button

for more than 2 seconds until all items on the date display blink. ON/OFF The format sequences as follows:

5. Press the date button to set the

updated information. + The camera will retum to the shooting mode automaitcally 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. + Pressing the select button until the date/time display stops blinking can also set the date format.

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): 0.65m - © (2.1 - cæ) Settings Automatic for DX-coded film. Non-DX coded film seto to 150100. Range ISO 25 to 3200 Wide: Ev 3 - 17 Tele: Ev 3.6 - 17

Wide: 0.6 - 4.3m (2.0 - 13.8 ft) Tele: 0.65 - 2.1m(2.1-6.9ft) 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 - 1.23X Field of View : 86% (subject at 3m) Eye-relief: 17.4mm from the viewfinder frame 112 x 60 x 44mm 5.1x2.7XL8 in 210g (7.40z.) without battery Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.