Minolta Minolta Vectis, S-100 Diopter Adjustment, Handling the Camera, Subject appears sharpest

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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

If you are near or far sighted, you can adjust the eyepiece for your eyesight. The diopter adjustment range is from -3.0 to +1.0 diopters.

Adjusting the Diopter:

1.Center your subject in the focus frame.

2. Press the shutter-release button partway down to focus on the subject.

3.Turn the diopter- adjustment dial until the

subject appears sharpest.

HANDLING THE CAMERA

Holding the Camera

Grip the camera firmly with your right hand, while supporting the lens with your left hand. Make sure your fingers don’t block the flash. Your fingers should fit securely around the grip. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder- width apart to hold the camera steady. Always keep the camera strap around your neck or wrist in the event you accidentally drop the camera.

Pressing the shutter-release button

Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the camera’s autofocus and auto-exposure systems. Gently press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

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Contents Instruction Manual New print formats… Advantages of the Advanced Photo System Easier to load…New processing… Table of Contents For Proper and Safe USE Splashproof Operating Temperature and ConditionsPlease Note Film Cassette Warning Names of PartsBody Names of Parts Viewfinder Data PanelQuick Operation Shown Attaching the Strap Attach the camera strap as Checking the Battery Power Installing the BatteriesUsing the eyepiece cap, open the battery-chamber door Snap the battery-chamber door shutLens Hood Note Removing the LensHandling the Camera Diopter AdjustmentSubject appears sharpest Holding the CameraLoading Film Visual Exposure IndicatorsPush the film chamber in until it clicks shut Use IX240 type film in this cameraLoading Film Fully Automatic Operation Frame or when autofocus is difficult to confirm Special Focusing SituationsFocus Hold Press the shutter-releaseUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Rewinding the Film Close-up Mode For close-up photography Sports Mode Mode OperationSubject Program Selection Subject Program SelectionLandscape Mode Portrait ModeProgram pointer is under Press the program-select button until the subjectSports Mode CLOSE-UP ModeFor best results use the V Lens 50mm f/3.5 Macro Use a tripod to reduce camera shakePhotographing Night Scenes Night Portrait ModeAppears Data panel TipsCreative Exposure Modes Mode Aperture PriorityShutter Speed and Aperture in the Data Display Shutter SpeedTo cancel the flash, push the flash down Aperture Control Mode FlashPress the flash-mode button to turn the flash on Large ApertureTo cancel the flash, push the flash down Mode Shutter PriorityFast Shutter Speed Shutter Speed ControlDATE/TIME Imprinting Sequence is as follows Manual Focus SELF-TIMERPress the focus-mode Press the drive-mode CONTINUOUS-DRIVE ModeRemote-control button Until appears in the data panel Place the camera on a tripod, then pressAttaching the Eyepiece Cap Remove the eyepiece Focus Hold in Remote Control ModeCup Pull out the battery chamber and remove the old battery Changing the BatterySlide the battery chamber back into the remote control Canceling the AF IlluminatorMetered Exposure Over Exposure Exposure CompensationYour flash manual Press the flash-mode button to raise the built-in flash5400HS 5400xiUsing the Optional Remote Control Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash ModeProgram-reset button PROGRAM-RESET ButtonPressing the program-reset Fully-automatic operationLAB Services Specifications for the V Lens 28-56mm f/4-5.6 Accessory InformationLenses Lens HoodQuestions and Service CleaningCare and Storage StorageAF System Technical DetailsNo display appears when Incorrectly Camera is switched on TROUBLE-SHOOTINGBatteries are loaded Situation is unsuitable forCamera Warnings Quick Reference Guide 9222-2102-31 P9705-A705