Minolta Minolta Vectis, S-100 Changing the Battery, Canceling the AF Illuminator

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REMOTE-CONTROL (optional)

Changing the Battery

The remote control uses a 3V lithium battery (CR2032). When pressing the remote-control buttons does not release the camera’s shutter, the battery must be replaced.

1. Pull out the battery chamber and remove the old battery.

2. Insert a new battery into the battery chamber with its plus side up.

3. Slide the battery chamber back into the remote control.

AF ILLUMINATOR

The AF Illuminator is a secondary function of the built-in flash. When the scene is too dark for the camera to focus accurately, the built-in flash fires a few short bursts before and after the lens is focused to provide the illumination necessary for the camera to focus on your subject. If it will interfere with your subject or is inappropriate, the AF Illuminator can be canceled.

•The range of the AF Illuminator flash is approximately 0.6 - 5.0m (2.0 - 16.4 ft.)

•The AF Illuminator will not fire in Sports Mode.

Canceling the AF Illuminator

1. Press the flash-mode and exposure-compensation buttons at the same time.

• on AL appears in the data panel.

2. Press the exposure- compensation button.

• oFF AL appears in the data panel.

•Press the shutter-release button partway down to return to the normal data-panel display.

•Repeat the procedure to turn the AF Illuminator back on.

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Contents Instruction Manual Advantages of the Advanced Photo System Easier to load… New print formats…New processing… Table of Contents For Proper and Safe USE Operating Temperature and Conditions SplashproofPlease Note Names of Parts Film Cassette WarningBody Names of Parts Viewfinder Data PanelQuick Operation Attaching the Strap ShownAttach 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 SELF-TIMER Manual FocusPress 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 pressFocus Hold in Remote Control Mode Attaching the Eyepiece Cap Remove the eyepieceCup 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