Konica Minolta Digital Camera Vectis 100 BF User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera. Your camera is an  
easy to operate lens shutter camera from Minolta’s line of  
Advanced Photo System™ cameras.  
This manual is 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.  
Advantages of the Advanced Photo System  
Easier to load…  
Advanced Photo System cameras use the new IX240 type film. This new  
film features drop-in-loading to make loading your camera simple, the first  
time, every time. Indicators on the cassette tell you and your camera if the  
film is unexposed, partially exposed, exposed, or processed.  
VEI, Visual Exposure Indicators  
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using  
this product.  
WARNING  
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.  
• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.  
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.  
• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.  
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.  
Tape over lithium battery before disposal. Follow local codes for  
battery disposal.  
• This camera will only load film with the Unexposed mark current.  
• DEP, Double Exposure Prevention, prevents the camera from  
accepting exposed film.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product  
near young children.  
Camera Type:  
IX240 Lens shutter camera  
Lens:  
24mm f/4.5  
Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from  
young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is  
swallowed.  
Focusing Range:  
0.8m - (2.6 ft. - )  
Film Speed Setting: Automatic setting for ISO100, 200/400  
Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...  
• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the  
interior is exposed.  
Metering Range (ISO 200):  
• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.  
EV6 - EV16  
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high volt-  
age circuit inside the camera is touched. Take your camera  
to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.  
Flash Range (ISO 200):  
0.8 - 5.6m (2.6 - 18.2 ft.)  
Battery:  
CR2 (3V) lithium battery x 1  
Battery performance: Approx. 12 rolls with a CR2 lithium cell (based on  
Minolta’s standard test method, using 25 exposure  
OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS  
film with flash on for 50% of the exposures).  
• This camera is designed for use for -5°C to 40°C (23°F 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.  
Viewfinder:  
Magnification 0.64X  
Dimensions WxHxD: 110 x 63.5 x 39mm  
(4.4 x 2.5 x 1.5 in.)  
• Never subject your camera to extreme humidity.  
Weight:  
155g (5.5 oz.)  
To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed  
plastic bag when bringing it from the cold exterior to 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.  
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of  
printing and are subject to change without notice.  
• This camera is not waterproof, dust-proof, or sand-proof; take care  
when using it at the beach or near water. Costly or irreparable damage  
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may occur.  
BASIC OPERATION  
• Make sure the subject is within the  
INSERTING THE BATTERY  
Step  
I
focus distance of 0.8m - ∞  
Your camera uses one 3-volt CR-2 lithium battery to  
supply power for all camera operations.  
(2.6 ft. - )( I )  
.
1. Slide the battery-chamber  
release in the direction  
indicated and open the battery  
chamber (A).  
2. Insert the battery into the  
chamber with the – side  
entering first (B).  
3.Center your subject in the focus  
frame, then press the shutter-  
release button partway down.  
• If blinks in the data panel with the shutter-  
release button pressed partway down, and  
the green flash lamp blinks the flash is  
A
J
charging ( J )  
.
3. Close the battery-chamber  
4.When the green flash lamp glows,  
press the shutter-release button  
all-the-way down to take the  
picture.  
B
cover until it clicks.  
To save power, your camera will shut  
down if it is not operated for more than  
five minutes. Close, then open the lens  
cover again to restore power.  
• After use, slide the main switch to  
to  
close the lens cover and turn the camera off.  
CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER  
FOCUS HOLD  
Battery-condition indicator appears even with the camera off (C)  
.
When your subject is located outside the focus frame, you can first  
lock focus on your subject, then recompose the picture as desired.  
:Power is sufficient for all  
C
camera operations.  
:Power is sufficient, but the  
battery will have to be  
replaced soon.  
1.Center your subject in the focus  
K
frame  
, then press the shutter-  
release button partway down (K).  
:Replace the battery.  
The shutter will lock until the  
battery is replaced.  
2.Without lifting your finger, recompose  
the picture, then press the shutter-  
release button all-the-way down to take  
the picture (L).  
• Lift your finger from the shutter-release button to  
cancel focus hold.  
No display: Replace battery or  
confirm it is inserted correctly.  
L
• The frame counter is resets to when you replace the  
battery if film is in the camera.  
LOADING THE FILM  
Step  
Your camera uses IX240 type ISO100-400 speed film  
designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras.  
1. Turn the camera upside down  
and slide the film-chamber  
release in the direction  
indicated and open the film-  
chamber door (D).  
D
REWINDING THE FILM  
Step  
AUTOMATIC REWIND  
2. Insert the film cassette into the  
film chamber (E).  
Your camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after  
the last exposure.  
E
F
This camera will only load film with  
the mark current.  
1. Wait for the film to completely  
rewind into the cassette.  
M
3. Close the film-chamber door  
• The frame counter will count down during  
rewind.  
until it clicks.  
will appear in the frame counter and  
will blink when the film is rewound (M)  
2. Turn the camera upside-down  
and press the film-chamber  
release.  
3. Open the film-chamber door and  
remove the film.  
• The film’s VEI indicator will be .  
• The film will advance to the first frame,  
.
then  
data panel (F)  
• If blinks in the data panel, open the  
and  
.
will appear in the  
chamber, then remove the film.  
Your camera cannot load a cassette if  
the current VEI(Visual Wxposure  
Indicators) is , , or .  
If a processed (VEI ) or partially  
exposed (VEI ) cassette was loaded  
into this camera, the VEI has been  
changed to .  
-
-
FULL AUTO OPERATION  
Step  
MANUAL REWIND  
Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished.  
1.Slide the lens cover switch  
to to open the lens cover  
and turn the camera on (G).  
2.Use the format switch to  
choose the print format (H).  
• The viewfinder changes to match  
your selection.  
1. Gently press the manual rewind  
button key on the camera strap  
G
N
or similar object (N).  
• Start rewind manually if automatic rewind  
does not start after you take the number of  
exposures specified on the film cassette.  
Additional exposures may overlap  
.
Hold the camera steady, making  
sure your fingers do not cover the  
flash. If you are taking a vertically  
framed picture, turn the camera so  
the flash is on top.  
H
2.Follow steps 1- 3 from  
automatic rewind.  
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ADVANCED OPERATION  
USING THE MODE BUTTON  
CONTINUOUS-DRIVE MODE  
In this mode, the camera continuously  
The following modes can be selected:  
Autoflash ( ),  
O
takes picture and advances the film  
as long as the shutter-release button  
T
Autoflash with red-eye reduction (  
Manual fill flash ( ),  
Flash cancel ( ),  
),  
is held down.  
• This mode is recommended for use  
only in brightly lit scenes.  
Use in low-light situation may result in  
underexposure.  
Night portrait (  
),  
+
Continuous mode (  
) (O) (P).  
1. Press the flash-mode button  
until  
data panel.  
• Flash cancel and faster shutter speed is  
automatically selected.  
is displayed in the  
P
When you turn the camera on, the built-  
in flash is set to autoflash ( ).  
• The range of the built-in flash depends  
on the film speed you are using. To  
ensure proper exposure, make sure  
your subject is within the flash range  
2. Press and hold the shutter-  
release button all the way  
down.  
• The camera will release the shutter and  
advance the film as long as the shutter-  
release button is held down (T).  
• Continuous-drive mode remains  
selected after the series is complete.  
(Q)  
.
Q
ISO 200 0.8 - 5.6m (2.6 - 18.2 ft.)  
SELF-TIMER  
The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10  
seconds after you press the self-timer button.  
ISO 200  
1. Place the camera on a  
U
tripod, then center your  
subject in the focus frame.  
2. Press the self-timer button  
AUTOFLASH  
The flash will fire automatically when the light level is low.  
to activate the self-timer.(U)  
• The self-timer lamp will glow, then  
blink rapidly before the shutter is  
released (V).  
AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION  
To cancel the self-timer, press the  
shutter-release button, the self-timer  
button, or turn the camera off.  
• The self-timer is automatically  
canceled after the shutter releases.  
• Do not press the self-timer button  
while standing in front of the  
camera.  
Use the red-eye reduction mode to reduce  
R
V
the red-eye effect when photographing in  
low light situations. The red-eye reduction  
lamp will glow for a moment before the flash  
fires and the picture is taken (R), (S).  
The flash will fire automatically when the  
light level is low.  
• The self-timer does not operate in  
continuous-drive mode.  
S
Press the mode button until  
CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA  
appears in the data panel.  
• The flash mode remains selected after the shutter is released.  
CLEANING  
• Keep the AF and meter windows clean or the focus and/or exposure  
may not be accurate.  
MANUAL FILL-FLASH  
• If the camera body is dirty, gently wipe it clean with a soft, clean, dry  
cloth.  
The flash will fire with every shutter release, regardless of lighting. This  
To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if  
necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe  
the lens in a circular motion, starting from the center.  
• 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.  
can be used to reduce harsh, unflattering shadows on your subject’s face.  
Press the mode button until  
appears in the data panel.  
• The flash mode remains selected after the shutter is released.  
FLASH CANCEL  
BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS  
With flash-cancel, the flash will not fire. This mode should be used when  
• Check camera operation carefully or take test photographs.  
• Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an  
equipment malfunction.  
photographing twilight scenes, subjects that are beyond the flash range, or  
when flash photography is prohibited.  
STORAGE  
Press the mode button until  
appears in the data panel.  
When storing the camera for extended periods of time, please  
follow these guidelines,  
• Shutter speeds may be slow when the flash is canceled. Use of a tripod is  
recommended.  
• 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.  
• The flash mode remains selected after the shutter is released.  
• Before using after prolonged storage, always check the camera’s  
operation to make sure it is functioning properly.  
NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE  
In night portrait mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light  
exposure so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at  
night. The flash is set to manual fill-flash.  
QUESTIONS AND SERVICE  
• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera  
dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.  
Press the mode button until  
• The shutter speed will be slow. Use of a tripod is recommended.  
• The flash mode will return to autoflash after the shutter is released.  
appears in the data panel.  
• Do not open the film chamber or forcefully remove the cassette if the  
film cannot be rewound. Contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.  
• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized  
Minolta Service Facility for details.  
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