Minolta Minolta Vectis, S-100 Installing the Batteries, Checking the Battery Power

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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Your camera uses two CR2 batteries to supply power for all camera operations.

1. Using the eyepiece cap, open the battery-chamber door.

• Turn the camera off before removing the old batteries.

• Remove dirt and moisture from the camera and batteries before opening the battery- chamber door.

2. Insert the batteries as indicated by the + and – marks.

3. Snap the battery-chamber door shut.

•If the battery-chamber cover is not closed properly, moisture may enter the camera.

• If and blink in the data panel after the camera is turned on, reset the date and time. See page 52.

CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER

Your camera is equipped with an automatic battery-power indicator. Each time the camera is turned on, the battery symbol will appear in the data panel to indicate the power status of the batteries.

								Power is sufficient for all
								camera operations.
	Full-battery symbol

								Power is extremely low, but all
								Power is extremely low, but all
								functions are operational.
								Battery will need to be
								replaced very soon. Flash
	Blinking low-battery symbol							replaced very soon. Flash
	Blinking low-battery symbol							recycling time may be slow.
								recycling time may be slow.

Power is insufficient for

Blinking low-battery symbol camera operation. appears alone and

the shutter locks

•If no display appears, replace the battery or check that it is inserted correctly.

•Your camera shuts down if it is not operated for more than 30 minutes. Press the main switch to restore power.

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Contents Instruction Manual New processing… Advantages of the Advanced Photo System Easier to load…New print formats… Table of Contents For Proper and Safe USE Please Note Operating Temperature and ConditionsSplashproof Body Names of PartsFilm Cassette Warning Names of Parts Viewfinder Data PanelQuick Operation Attach the camera strap as Attaching the StrapShown Snap the battery-chamber door shut Installing the BatteriesChecking the Battery Power Using the eyepiece cap, open the battery-chamber doorLens Hood Note Removing the LensHolding the Camera Diopter AdjustmentHandling the Camera Subject appears sharpestUse IX240 type film in this camera Visual Exposure IndicatorsLoading Film Push the film chamber in until it clicks shutLoading Film Fully Automatic Operation Press the shutter-release Special Focusing SituationsFrame or when autofocus is difficult to confirm Focus HoldUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Rewinding the Film Subject Program Selection Mode OperationClose-up Mode For close-up photography Sports Mode Subject Program SelectionPress the program-select button until the subject Portrait ModeLandscape Mode Program pointer is underUse a tripod to reduce camera shake CLOSE-UP ModeSports Mode For best results use the V Lens 50mm f/3.5 MacroData panel Tips Night Portrait ModePhotographing Night Scenes AppearsShutter Speed Mode Aperture PriorityCreative Exposure Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture in the Data DisplayLarge Aperture Mode FlashTo cancel the flash, push the flash down Aperture Control Press the flash-mode button to turn the flash onTo cancel the flash, push the flash down Mode Shutter PriorityFast Shutter Speed Shutter Speed ControlDATE/TIME Imprinting Sequence is as follows Press the focus-mode SELF-TIMERManual Focus Place the camera on a tripod, then press CONTINUOUS-DRIVE ModePress the drive-mode Remote-control button Until appears in the data panelCup Focus Hold in Remote Control ModeAttaching the Eyepiece Cap Remove the eyepiece Canceling the AF Illuminator Changing the BatteryPull out the battery chamber and remove the old battery Slide the battery chamber back into the remote controlMetered Exposure Over Exposure Exposure Compensation5400xi Press the flash-mode button to raise the built-in flashYour flash manual 5400HSUsing the Optional Remote Control Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash ModeFully-automatic operation PROGRAM-RESET ButtonProgram-reset button Pressing the program-resetLAB Services Lens Hood Accessory InformationSpecifications for the V Lens 28-56mm f/4-5.6 LensesStorage CleaningQuestions and Service Care and StorageAF System Technical DetailsSituation is unsuitable for TROUBLE-SHOOTINGNo display appears when Incorrectly Camera is switched on Batteries are loadedCamera Warnings Quick Reference Guide 9222-2102-31 P9705-A705