Minolta 2098-301 Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber, Close the back cover and turn

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LOADING FILM

2. Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber.

Refer to page 93 to reload a partially exposed roll.

3. Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark.

• If the film tip extends beyond the index mark, push the excess film back into the cartridge.

4. Close the back cover and turn the

• The camera automatically advances the film to the first frame. 1 will appear in the frame counter.

• The correct ISO for DX-coded film is set automatically.

main switch to ON.OPERATION

BASIC

The ISO is displayed in the data panel for 5 seconds after loading.

blinks in the frame counter and the shutter locks when the film is loaded incorrectly. Repeat steps 1 – 4.

Non DX Coded Film Notes…

Non-DX-coded film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll or after 36 exposures.

Non-DX-coded film is set to the ISO from the previous roll. Refer to page 52 to set the film speed manually.

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Contents Basic Operation Detailed Operation Appendix For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Names of Parts BodyData Panel Control PanelViewfinder Getting Started Diopter AdjustmentAttaching the Strap Checking Battery Power Installing the BatteriesBatteries Lens Handling the CameraLoading Film Basic OperationBefore loading film for the first time… Close the back cover and turn Insert a film cartridge into the film chamberExtend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark Non DX Coded Film Notes…Taking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Focus SignalsTurn the main switch to on Set Full-Auto mode as shown Center your subject in the focusSpecial Focus Situations Focus HoldFlash Range Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Signals Lens ShadowingAutomatic Rewind Detailed OperationRewinding the Film Manual RewindFocus Focus Predictive Focus ControlAutomatic Autofocus a Selecting the Autofocus ModeFocus Autofocus Modes Continuous Autofocus CWide Focus Area Focus Focus AreaLocal Focus Area Focus AF Lock AF Power Zoom and xi-Series LensesSlide the focus-mode switch to M Focus Manual FocusExposure Focus AF IlluminatorExposure A-Mode Mode FlashExposure P-Mode ApertureRaise the built-in flash Exposure S-ModeExposure A-Mode Turn the control dial to select the apertureManual Shift Exposure M-ModeExposure S-Mode Metering in Manual Mode Exposure M-ModeSegment Honeycomb Pattern Metering MeteringMetering Selectable Metering Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern MeteringSpot Metering Center Weighted Average MeteringSelecting Spot Metering Turn the metering mode switch to Metering Selectable MeteringMetering Automatic Exposure Lock AEL Recompose the scene as desiredMetering Exposure Compensation Changing to 1/3 EV IncrementsMetering Setting the ISO Manually DriveDrive -Advance Mode DriveDrive Self-Timer