[. . . ] Do not fire the flash if your subject is closer than the minimum flash distance stated in the manual. ⷠDo not subject the camera to shock, extreme heat or high humidity. ⷠDo not let the camera come in contact with sand, salt or other grit. [. . . ] ⷠDo not let the camera come in contact with sand, salt or other grit. ⷠThis camera is designed for use between -10 and 40 °C (14 to 104 °F). If necessary, moisten a sheet of lens tissue with one drop of lens-cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens. ⷠWhen not in use, keep the camera in a cool, dry place away from dust and chemicals. For more information about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. Autofocus windows* Self-timer/Red-eye reduction lamp Meter window* Viewfinder window* Flash* Lens* Back cover Viewfinder* Ready lamp Film window Battery-chamber door Battery-chamber door Back-cover release Tripod socket Lens-cover/Main switch Data panel Flash-mode button Shutter-release button Manual-rewind button Zoom lever Self-timer button Flash-mode indicators Self-timer mark Battery-condition indicator Frame counter Film-transport signal Cartridge mark Do not touch Your camera has a three position power switch: ON: Slide the switch as far as it will go in the direction of the ON arrow to retract the lens cover and turn the camera on (A-1). OFF: Slide the switch one click in the direction of the OFF arrow to turn the camera power off and retract the lens into the camera body (A-2). CLOSED: Slide the switch as far as it will go in the direction of the OFF arrow to close the lens cover (A-3). When you press the shutter release button partway down the ready lamp glows brightly, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the self-timer/ red-eye-reduction lamp on the front of the camera will illuminate to help reduce the red-eye effect in flash pictures. Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then press the shutter-release button partway down. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture. Compose your subject in the viewfinder, then press the shutter-release button all the way down to take picture. flash Cancel Use flash cancel when photographing twilight scenes or subjects beyond the flash range. Use flash cancel when hotogra hing twilight scenes or subjects beyond the flash range. Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then press the shutter-release button all the way down to take picture. [. . . ] Use flash cancel when hotogra hing twilight scenes or subjects beyond the flash range. Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then press the shutter-release button all the way down to take picture. Your camera automatically rewinds the film after the last exposure is taken. [. . . ]