Minolta S-100, Minolta Vectis instruction manual Fully Automatic Operation

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FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION

Full Auto is the camera’s standard operating mode and is suited for use in almost any situation.

•Press the program-reset button to set the camera to fully automatic operation (Full Auto) at any time. See page 71.

1. Press the main switch to turn the camera on.

2. Press the program-reset button to set the camera to Full Auto.

3. Set the format-selector switch to the desired print format (C, H, or P).

4. Center your subject in the

focus frame and press the shutter-release button partway down to activate autofocus. The focus lamp will glow when the subject is in focus.

• The built-in flash will pop-up and fire when necessary.

5. When using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring on the lens to frame the subject as desired.

6. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

•In low-light conditions, the AF Illuminator (flash) will fire to determine the focus distance.

•If your subject is outside the focus frame , use focus hold. See page 31.

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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 Data Panel ViewfinderQuick Operation Shown Attaching the StrapAttach the camera strap as Installing the Batteries Checking the Battery PowerUsing the eyepiece cap, open the battery-chamber door Snap the battery-chamber door shutRemoving the Lens Lens Hood NoteDiopter Adjustment Handling the CameraSubject appears sharpest Holding the CameraVisual Exposure Indicators Loading FilmPush the film chamber in until it clicks shut Use IX240 type film in this cameraLoading Film Fully Automatic Operation Special Focusing Situations Frame or when autofocus is difficult to confirmFocus Hold Press the shutter-releaseUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Rewinding the Film Mode Operation Close-up Mode For close-up photography Sports ModeSubject Program Selection Subject Program SelectionPortrait Mode Landscape ModeProgram pointer is under Press the program-select button until the subjectCLOSE-UP Mode Sports ModeFor best results use the V Lens 50mm f/3.5 Macro Use a tripod to reduce camera shakeNight Portrait Mode Photographing Night ScenesAppears Data panel TipsMode Aperture Priority Creative Exposure ModesShutter Speed and Aperture in the Data Display Shutter SpeedMode Flash To cancel the flash, push the flash down Aperture ControlPress the flash-mode button to turn the flash on Large ApertureMode Shutter Priority To cancel the flash, push the flash downShutter Speed Control Fast Shutter SpeedDATE/TIME Imprinting Sequence is as follows Manual Focus SELF-TIMERPress the focus-mode CONTINUOUS-DRIVE Mode Press the 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 Changing the Battery Pull out the battery chamber and remove the old batterySlide the battery chamber back into the remote control Canceling the AF IlluminatorExposure Compensation Metered Exposure Over ExposurePress the flash-mode button to raise the built-in flash Your flash manual5400HS 5400xiTaking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode Using the Optional Remote ControlPROGRAM-RESET Button Program-reset buttonPressing the program-reset Fully-automatic operationLAB Services Accessory Information Specifications for the V Lens 28-56mm f/4-5.6Lenses Lens HoodCleaning Questions and ServiceCare and Storage StorageTechnical Details AF SystemTROUBLE-SHOOTING No display appears when Incorrectly Camera is switched onBatteries are loaded Situation is unsuitable forCamera Warnings Quick Reference Guide 9222-2102-31 P9705-A705