Minolta Minolta Vectis Press the flash-mode button to raise the built-in flash, Your flash manual

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WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH

2. Press the flash-mode button to raise the built-in flash.

Built-in Flash

Wireless/Remote Flash

Wireless/Remote Off-Camera Flash is available with the Minolta 5400HS, 5400xi, and 3500xi accessory flashes. Wireless/Remote flash give you access to the greater range and creative control available with an accessory flash.

In Wireless/Remote flash mode, the off-camera flash is triggered by a coded signal from the camera’s built-in flash when you press the shutter-release button. When proper exposure has been received, another signal cuts the accessory flash off.

Setting Wireless/Remote Flash Mode

1. Open the control-panel door then press the wireless-flash button until WL appears in the camera’s data panel.

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	3. Set the flash’s channel
	selector to channel 1. See
	your flash manual.
3500xi	4. 3500xi
	Turn the flash off.
	Press and hold the ON/OFF
	button until the wireless
	indicator glows.
5400HS	5400HS
	Press the mode button until
	WIRELESS appears in the
	flash’s data panel.
5400xi	5400xi
	While in the main menu,
	press the WIRELESS/RATIO
	button until W.L - F.1
	appears in the flash’s data
	panel.

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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