Minolta 2098-301 Basic Operation, Loading Film, Before loading film for the first time…

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BASIC

OPERATION

LOADING FILM

Check the film window before loading film. If film is loaded, do not open the back cover. Refer to Manual Rewind on page 24 to remove a partially exposed roll.

•Load film in the shade to reduce the chances of fogging the film.

•Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur.

Before loading film for the first time…

Remove and discard the film gate protector.

1. Turn the back-cover release counter- clockwise to open the back cover.

The shutter curtain’s precision design makes it extremely sensitive to pressure. Never touch it with your fingers or the film tip.

BASIC OPERATION

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Contents Basic Operation Detailed Operation Appendix For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Body Names of PartsControl Panel Data PanelViewfinder Diopter Adjustment Getting StartedAttaching the Strap Installing the Batteries Checking Battery PowerBatteries Handling the Camera LensBasic Operation Loading FilmBefore loading film for the first time… Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark Insert a film cartridge into the film chamberClose the back cover and turn Non DX Coded Film Notes…Turn the main switch to on Set Full-Auto mode as shown Focus SignalsTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Center your subject in the focusFocus Hold Special Focus SituationsFlash Signals Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Range Lens ShadowingRewinding the Film Detailed OperationAutomatic Rewind Manual RewindFocus Predictive Focus Control FocusFocus Autofocus Modes Selecting the Autofocus ModeAutomatic Autofocus a Continuous Autofocus CFocus Focus Area Wide Focus AreaLocal Focus Area Slide the focus-mode switch to M AF Power Zoom and xi-Series LensesFocus AF Lock Focus Manual FocusFocus AF Illuminator ExposureExposure P-Mode Mode FlashExposure A-Mode ApertureExposure A-Mode Exposure S-ModeRaise the built-in flash Turn the control dial to select the apertureExposure M-Mode Manual ShiftExposure S-Mode Exposure M-Mode Metering in Manual ModeMetering Selectable Metering MeteringSegment Honeycomb Pattern Metering Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern MeteringSelecting Spot Metering Turn the metering mode switch to Center Weighted Average MeteringSpot Metering Metering Selectable MeteringRecompose the scene as desired Metering Automatic Exposure Lock AELChanging to 1/3 EV Increments Metering Exposure CompensationDrive Metering Setting the ISO ManuallyDrive Drive -Advance ModeDrive Self-Timer