Minolta S-100, Minolta Vectis Trouble-Shooting, Batteries are loaded, Situation is unsuitable for

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Refer to these pages to determine the cause of a problem you are experiencing with your camera. If the information does not cover the problem you are experiencing or the condition continues, contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility.

Problem

Cause

 

Batteries are loaded

No display appears when

incorrectly

 

the camera is switched on

Camera operation malfunction

 

 

 

 

Situation is unsuitable for

Autofocus does not work

autofocus

 

when shutter-release

Camera is set to the manual

button is pressed partway

focus mode

down

 

 

Subject is too close

 

 

 

Focus cannot be confirmed

Shutter cannot be released

 

Camera is attached to a

 

 

microscope or telescope

 

 

Flash fires when the

 

shutter-release button is

The AF illuminator is on

pressed partway down

 

 

 

Flash picture is too dark

Subject is beyond flash range

 

 

Lower part of flash picture

Lens hood attached

is dark

 

 

 

80

 

Solution

Page

Remove and reinstall the batteries.

18

 

 

Remove and reinstall the batteries.

18

 

 

Use focus hold or manual focus.

31, 56

 

 

Set to the autofocus mode by pressing the focus

56

mode button.

 

 

 

Check the minimum focus distance for your lens.

 

 

 

Use focus hold, or manual focus.

31, 56

 

 

Contact a Minolta service facility for information.

 

 

 

This is a normal camera operation.

63

 

 

Make sure the subject is within the flash range.

32

 

 

Remove lens hood.

74

 

 

 

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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 Data Panel ViewfinderQuick Operation Attaching the Strap ShownAttach the camera strap as Using the eyepiece cap, open the battery-chamber door Installing the BatteriesChecking the Battery Power Snap the battery-chamber door shutRemoving the Lens Lens Hood NoteSubject appears sharpest Diopter AdjustmentHandling the Camera Holding the CameraPush the film chamber in until it clicks shut Visual Exposure IndicatorsLoading Film Use IX240 type film in this cameraLoading Film Fully Automatic Operation Focus Hold Special Focusing SituationsFrame or when autofocus is difficult to confirm Press the shutter-releaseUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Rewinding the Film Subject Program Selection Mode OperationClose-up Mode For close-up photography Sports Mode Subject Program SelectionProgram pointer is under Portrait ModeLandscape Mode Press the program-select button until the subjectFor best results use the V Lens 50mm f/3.5 Macro CLOSE-UP ModeSports Mode Use a tripod to reduce camera shakeAppears Night Portrait ModePhotographing Night Scenes Data panel TipsShutter Speed and Aperture in the Data Display Mode Aperture PriorityCreative Exposure Modes Shutter SpeedPress the flash-mode button to turn the flash on Mode FlashTo cancel the flash, push the flash down Aperture Control Large ApertureMode Shutter Priority To cancel the flash, push the flash downShutter Speed Control Fast Shutter SpeedDATE/TIME Imprinting Sequence is as follows SELF-TIMER Manual FocusPress the focus-mode Remote-control button Until appears in the data panel CONTINUOUS-DRIVE ModePress the drive-mode Place the camera on a tripod, then pressFocus Hold in Remote Control Mode Attaching the Eyepiece Cap Remove the eyepieceCup Slide the battery chamber back into the remote control Changing the BatteryPull out the battery chamber and remove the old battery Canceling the AF IlluminatorExposure Compensation Metered Exposure Over Exposure5400HS Press the flash-mode button to raise the built-in flashYour flash manual 5400xiTaking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode Using the Optional Remote ControlPressing the program-reset PROGRAM-RESET ButtonProgram-reset button Fully-automatic operationLAB Services Lenses Accessory InformationSpecifications for the V Lens 28-56mm f/4-5.6 Lens HoodCare and Storage CleaningQuestions and Service StorageTechnical Details AF SystemBatteries are loaded TROUBLE-SHOOTINGNo display appears when Incorrectly Camera is switched on Situation is unsuitable forCamera Warnings Quick Reference Guide 9222-2102-31 P9705-A705