Minolta VECTIS 40 Manuale utente

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

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

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

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.

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

1110

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.

1312

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.

1514

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)

Viewfinder

NAMES OF PARTS - Data Panel

12 34

1314

18 17

20 21

19 23 1

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

1918

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Attach the strap as shown.

GETTING STARTED

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