User manual KONICA MINOLTA ZOOM 80

[. . . ] It contains important information on the proper use and care of the camera. NAMES OF PARTS *Keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage section in this manual. FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. FRONT WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. · Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/­) reversed. · Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture. [. . . ] · 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). ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Eng_9222_2475_21. qxd 2002. 3. 22 2:06 PM Page 2 Step INSERTING THE BATTERIES The camera uses two AA-size alkaline batteries to supply power for all camera operations. · Nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, and lithium batteries cannot be used. Step FULL-AUTO OPERATION 1. Press the main switch to turn the camera on. · To conserve power, the camera automatically turns off if an operation is not made within eight minutes. 1. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding it in the direction indicated. · When replacing the batteries, make sure the camera is off. · Quartz-date model: the date and time must be reset when the batteries are replaced. 2. Hold the camera steady, making sure your fingers do not cover the flash, lens, or AF windows. · For vertically framed pictures, turn the camera so the flash is positioned above the lens as illustrated. 2. Insert the batteries with the polarities as indicated by + and ­ marks on the back of the battery-chamber door. 3. Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the body to engage the safety catch. 3. Look through the viewfinder and press the T side of the zoom lever to zoom in or the W side to zoom out. T = telephoto: zoom in W = wide-angle: zoom out 4. Place the focus frame on the subject and press the shutterrelease button partway down. · The subject must be at least 90cm (3 ft. ) from the camera. LOW BATTERY INDICATOR If the blinking low-battery indicator appears on the data panel with other indicators, the camera can still operate, but the batteries should be replaced soon. If the blinking low-battery indicator appears alone, the camera is unable to operate due to insufficient power. Replace the batteries. 5. When the green indicator lamp glows steadily, press the shutterrelease button all the way down to take the picture. · The flash will automatically fire in low light. · If the green indicator lamp blinks rapidly, your subject is closer than the minimum focusing distance of 90cm (3 ft. ). · If the subject is very close to the camera, the green indicator lamp may glow steadily, but the picture will not be in focus. The shutter can be released. Step LOADING THE FILM Only use 35mm, DX-coded negative film. ISO 400 is recommended for best results. · The use of slide film is not recommended. Winding problems may occur. RED-EYE REDUCTION The red-eye reduction lamp automatically activates when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. The lamp reduces the red-eye effect when photographing people or animals in low-light situations. 1. Slide the back-cover release down to open the back cover. · Always load and unload film in subdued light. Step REWINDING THE FILM 2. Place the film cartridge into the film chamber. Make sure the film lays flat. · If the film tip extends beyond the film tip mark, push the excess film back into the cartridge. The film will rewind automatically after the last frame has been exposed. When zero ( ) is displayed on the data panel frame counter, open the back cover and remove the film. MANUAL REWIND To rewind the film before the end of the roll, turn the camera on and gently press the rewind button. 3. Close the back cover. · The film is automatically loaded into the camera. The frame counter will display the number of frames remaining on the roll. · If the film has been loaded improperly, the frame counter will display zero ( ). Open the back cover and repeat the loading procedure. Eng_9222_2475_21. qxd 2002. 3. 22 2:06 PM Page 3 CHANGING THE CAMERA MODES FLASH CANCEL The flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash range. The camera has five modes. Press the mode button until the desired indicator is displayed on the data panel. When the camera is turned off, the mode is reset to autoflash. Press the mode button until flash-cancel indicator ( ) is displayed on the data panel. [. . . ] · Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an equipment malfunction. QUESTIONS AND SERVICE · If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. · Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details. CAMERA ERROR If all the indicators on the data panel blink, or the data panel is blank and the camera will not function with fresh batteries, remove and reinsert the batteries. [. . . ]