User manual MINOLTA VECTIS 100 BF

[. . . ] Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched. Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required. This camera is designed for use for -5°C to 40°C (23°F to 104°F). [. . . ] Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutterrelease button partway down. If blinks in the data panel with the shutterrelease button pressed partway down, and the green flash lamp blinks the flash is charging ( J ). When the green flash lamp glows, press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the picture. ⷠAfter use, slide the main switch to to close the lens cover and turn the camera off. When your subject is located outside the focus frame, you can first lock focus on your subject, then recompose the picture as desired. Center your subject in the focus frame , then press the shutterrelease button partway down (K). Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture, then press the shutterrelease button all-the-way down to take the picture (L). ⷠLift your finger from the shutter-release button to cancel focus hold. Your camera uses IX240 type ISO100-400 speed film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras. Turn the camera upside down and slide the film-chamber release in the direction indicated and open the filmchamber door (D). Your camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after the last exposure. ⷠThe film will advance to the first frame, then and will appear in the data panel (F). - If a processed (VEI s) or partially exposed (VEI ) cassette was loaded into this camera, the VEI has been changed to ". Slide the lens cover switch to to open the lens cover and turn the camera on (G). Start rewind manually if automatic rewind does not start after you take the number of exposures specified on the film cassette. Hold the camera steady, making sure your fingers do not cover the flash. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]