User manual MINOLTA AUTO METER IV F

[. . . ] Indicators on the cassette tell you and your camera if the film is unexposed, partially exposed, exposed, or processed. 14 13 8* 9* 12* 11* 10* New print formats. . . Classic C print, wider H print, and panorama P print formats are available with Advanced Photo System cameras. *Do not touch BACK 15 16* 17 18 15. Battery-chamber door New processing. . . In addition to returning your prints in the format you selected, certified photofinishers will return your Advanced Photo System film in its original cassette with an index print. To order reprints, simply choose the images you want from the index print. Advanced Photo SystemTM is a trademark of the five system developing companies. 19 23 22 21 20 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use. [. . . ] Push the zoom lever toward T to zoom in. · Do not obstruct the lens barrel during movement. CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER Each time the camera is turned on, a symbol will appear briefly in the data panel to indicate the power status of the battery. Power is sufficient for all camera operations. 4. Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down. Power is sufficient, but the battery will have to be replaced soon. 5. When the green ready lamp glows, press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the picture. · Press the shutter-release button with a slow, steady squeeze, never a quick jab. Replace the battery. The shutter will lock until the battery is replaced. · If no display appears, replace the battery or check that it is inserted correctly. · To save power, your camera will shut down and retract the lens if it is not operated for more than eight minutes. Turn the camera off after use by sliding the front cover closed. FOCUS LOCK LOADING THE FILM Your camera uses IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras. · Your camera's automatic transport system loads the film, sets the film speed, and advances the film after each exposure. · After loading, the film chamber cannot be opened until rewind has been initiated. · DEP, Double Exposure Prevention, prevents the camera from accepting exposed film. · This camera will only load film with the q mark current. If your subject is located outside the focus frame, you can first lock focus on your subject, then recompose the picture as desired. 1. Align the subject within the focus frame and press the shutter-release button partway down until the ready lamp glows. Visual Exposure Indicators · The current VEI has a white indicator behind it. VEI MEANING 2. Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture then press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. 1. Turn the camera upside down and slide the film-chamber release in the direction indicated. · The film-chamber door will open partway. FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS When your subject is closer than 1. 0m/3. 28ft. , align the top of your image with the close-framing guide, using focus hold if necessary. · The close-framing guide is not visible in P format. 2. Insert the cassette into the film chamber. The ready lamp will blink rapidly and the shutter will lock when you are closer than the focus distance indicated below. Focal Length Print Format Focus Distance 3. This can be used to reduce harsh, unflattering shadows on your subject's face or illuminate your subject when it is back-lit. format you want to see on the print. *The sequence is as follows: --> DATE --> TIME --> -- -- -- (no display) Press the flash-mode button until appears in the data panel, then take the picture. · When -- -- -- is displayed in the data panel, no data will be printed on the front of the print, but the date and time of exposure will be imprinted on the back of the print. · If the date/time display is blinking, date/time information will not be imprinted. Either of the two preselected titles can be selected before the picture is taken. The selected title is recorded on the film's magnetic strip, then printed on the back of the print by your certified Advanced Photo System lab. · Some labs may not be able to print the titles in all of the available languages. Please refer to the Title List for the titles available with this camera. CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA CLEANING · Keep the AF and AE windows clean or the focus and/or exposure may not be accurate. · If the camera body is dirty, gently 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 gently wipe the lens in a circular motion, starting from the center. · Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera. *With the camera on and before taking the picture: 1. Press the title button to display the code for the title you want. *The sequence is as follows: --> Title-1 --> Title-2 --> -- -- -- (no display) STORAGE When storing the camera for extended periods of time, 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 properly. 2. [. . . ] You can select any of the three formats when ordering reprints. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful 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. [. . . ]