Minolta S-100, Minolta Vectis Attaching the Eyepiece Cap Remove the eyepiece, Cup

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REMOTE-CONTROL (optional)

To cancel, press the remote-control button again, or turn the camera off.

If the camera’s remote-control receiver does not blink, the camera did not receive the signal.

If the flash ‘pops-up’ when the release button on the remote control is pressed, wait a few seconds for the flash to charge, then press the release button again to take the picture.

If the flash is up and charged when the remote’s release button is pressed, the picture will be taken immediately.

To save power, remote-control mode is canceled if the remote control is not operated for more than eight minutes.

Attach the eyepiece cap if there is a bright light source behind the camera.

The remote control may not operate with backlit subjects or under fluorescent light.

The IR Remote Control RC-3 is not splashproof.

Attaching the Eyepiece Cap

1. Remove the eyepiece

2. Slide the eyepiece cap

cup.

on.

The eyepiece cap prevents exposure problems caused by stray light from entering the eyepiece.

Focus Hold in Remote Control Mode

When your subject is not centered in the focus frame, use manual focus or focus hold.

1. Set the camera to the remote-control mode.

2. Center your subject in the

focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down until the green focus-lamp glows.

3. Lift your finger from the shutter-release button.

4. Recompose the picture, if necessary.

5. Point the remote toward the front of the camera and press the • or 2s button.

Focus will remain locked until any button on the camera is pressed.

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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 Data Panel ViewfinderQuick Operation Attach the camera strap as Attaching the StrapShown 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 Press the focus-mode SELF-TIMERManual Focus CONTINUOUS-DRIVE Mode Press the drive-modeRemote-control button Until appears in the data panel Place the camera on a tripod, then pressCup Focus Hold in Remote Control ModeAttaching the Eyepiece Cap Remove the eyepiece 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