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Thank you for your purchase of a Minolta camera. This camera is

equipped with functions to suit all your photographic needs. Before

using your new camera, please take the time to read through this

instruction manual for it contains information important to the proper

use and care of your camera.

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. 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

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning 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 meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment

Regulations.

This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU

(European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for

Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

NAMES OF PARTS

FRONT

1. Shutter-release button

2. Date buttons (DATE model only)

3. Data panel

4. Subject-program selector

5. Self-timer/Drive-mode button

6. Flash-mode button

7. Flash*

8. Back-cover release

9. Viewfinder window*

10. Metering window*

11. Lens*

12. Self-timer/Remote-control lamp

14. Flash lamp (orange)

15. Focus lamp (green)

16. Viewfinder*

17. ON/OFF button

18. Zoom control

19. Battery cover

20. Strap eyelet

21. Tripod socket

22. Rewind button

23. Film window

24. Back cover

BACK

DATA PANEL

1. Flash-mode indicator

2. Self-timer indicator

3. Continuous-drive indicator

4. Remote-control indicator

5. Date/Time display (date model only)

6. Low-battery symbol

7. Frame counter

8. Film-transport signals

9. Film-cartridge mark

10. Landscape/Night View mode

indicator

11. Night Portrait mode indicator

12. Close-up mode indicator

13. Subject-program pointer

1. Focus lamp (green)

Glows: Focus confirmed

Blinks: Subject too close

2. Flash lamp (orange)

Glows: Flash will fire

Blinks quickly: Flash charging

Blinks slowly: Camera-shake warning

3. Focus frame

4. Close-framing guides

VIEWFINDER

Universal Copyright Convention

9222-2445-11 NI-C909

Printed in China

13. Autofocus windows/Remote-control receiver*

*Do not touch

Instruction Manual

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.

• 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 contacts before disposal. Follow local codes

for battery disposal.

Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young

children.

Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young

children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...

• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is

exposed.

• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.

The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or Auto Power Off is

activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury.

Do not disassemble. 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.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Lens: 28-75mm f/3.5-8.9 power zoom lens with 4 elements in 4

groups

Focusing: 3-beam, active infrared autofocus system with focus lock;

Focusing range: 0.4m - ∞ (16 in. - ∞), Close-up: 0.4m - 1.0

(16 in. - 3.3 ft.); Maximum magnification 1/4.3X

Exposure: Center-weighted metering; Metering range (ISO 100):

28mm: EV 2.6 - 17, 75mm: EV 3.3 - 17; Film speed range:

Automatic setting for DX-coded film ISO 25-3200 in 1EV

steps

Film transport: Auto advance to first frame, auto rewind, auto threading,

manual start of rewind possible; continuous drive: 1.2

sec./frame (without flash)

Flash: Retractable, built-in flash, flashmatic with intensity control;

Recycling time: approx. 0.3 - 7 sec.; Range (ISO 100): 28mm:

0.4 - 5.9m (16 in.- 19.4 ft.), 75mm: 0.4 - 2.3m (16 in. - 7.5 ft.)

Viewfinder: Real-image zoom; Diopter (subject at 3m/10 ft.): -1 diopter

Battery: One 3-volt CR123A or DL123A lithium battery; Battery

performance: Approx. 13 rolls (24 exp. roll w/ 50% flash)

Dimensions: 121 x 66.5 x 44mm (4-3/4 x 2-5/8x 1-3/4 in.)

Weight: 245g (8.64 oz.)

Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing

and are subject to change without notice.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS

• This camera is designed for use for -10 to 40°C (14 to 104°F).

• 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 your camera to extreme humidity.

• 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.

• 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

may occur.

Minolta Co., Ltd. 3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan

Minolta GmbH Kurt-Fischer-Strasse 50, D-22923 Ahrensburg, Germany

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Minolta (UK) Limited 7 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU, England

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Finland Branch Niittykatu 6 PL 37, SF-02201 Espoo, Finland

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Minolta Corporation

Head Office 101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A.

Los Angeles Branch 11150 Hope Street Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.

Minolta Canada Inc.

Head Office 369 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2H5, Canada

Vancouver Branch 230-3771 Jacombs Road, Richmond, B.C. V6V 2L9, Canada

Minolta Hong Kong Limited Room 208, 2/F, Eastern Center, 1065 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

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Shanghai Minolta Optical

Products Co., Ltd. 368 Minolta Road, Songjiang, Shanghai, China

Summary of content (4 pages)

PAGE 1
E Instruction Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Minolta camera. This camera is equipped with functions to suit all your photographic needs. Before using your new camera, please take the time to read through this instruction manual for it contains information important to the proper use and care of your camera. 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.
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Step ATTACHING THE STRAP FULL AUTO OPERATION - CONTINUED Attach the strap as shown. ➁ Look through the viewfinder and press the W side of the zoom control to move toward wide angle or the T side to move toward telephoto. • Do not hold the lens barrel; focus may not be accurate. • Make sure your subject is at lease 0.4 m(16 in) from the camera. Step ➂ Align your subject within the focus frame and press the shutter-release button partway down.
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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH SELF-TIMER Autoflash mode ( ), autoflash with red-eye reduction ( ), manual fill-flash ( ) or flash cancel ( ) can be selected. The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. Press the flash-mode button until the desired indicator appears in the data panel. ➀ Place the camera on a tripod and press the self-timer/drive-mode button until appears in the data panel. The sequence is as shown.
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SUBJECT-PROGRAM SELECTION Subject-Program Selection allows you to tailor the camera’s fully automatic operation to suit the subject. It provides optimal camera settings for close-ups (Close-up ), portraits at night (Night Portrait ), and distant subjects or night scenes (Landscape/Night View ). Press the subject-program selector until the pointer is above the desired indicator. • After taking a picture in one of the subject-program modes, the camera will return to full-auto mode.