Minolta 800si instruction manual For Proper and Safe USE

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Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dynax/Maxxum 800si. The 800si features Minolta's highly acclaimed 14-Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering, a built-in high-power zoom flash, and built-in Intelligent Card functions. The built-in flash covers focal lengths from 24 to 80mm and has a guide number of up to 20. A screw-type PC terminal and Rear-flash sync function give you maximum control over flash exposures.

The High-Speed Autofocus, Predictive Focus Control functions, and top shutter speed of 1/8000 second mean the 800si responds quickly, accurately, and flexibly to virtually any motion, composition, or lighting condition in the moment of a shutter release.

The 800si also offers full control over all camera systems. In addition, you can select any of the four local focus areas, take spot meter readings, lock exposure and focus separately or together, and use Memory to save and later recall three groups of your most often used camera settings. This manual has been designed to help you understand the operation of your camera and its functions. Please familiarize yourself with the names of the controls and their locations on the camera, then read this manual thoroughly.

This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.

WARNING

Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.

Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.

Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.

Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.

Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children.

Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...

the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed.

the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.

Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched. Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.

Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder.

Fire may occur if the camera is subjected to focused sunlight. Replace the lens cap when the product is not being used.

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Contents Page For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Control Panel Names of PartsBody Viewfinder Names of PartsData Panel Quick Operation Basic Operation Standard AccessoriesEyepiece and Accessory Shoe Caps NeckstrapFull-battery symbol Installing the BatteriesBattery Condition Indicators Low-battery symbolRemove the camera body cap and the rear lens cap as shown Attaching and Removing the LensAttaching the Lens Removing the LensClose the back cover and slide the main switch to on Loading FilmHandling the Camera Diopter AdjustmentSlide the main switch to on Holding the CameraEYE-START Slide the eye-start switch to on or to OFFCustomize Function #15 Eye-start Switch Grip sensorShooting in FULL-AUTO Mode Turn the camera on Press the program-reset buttonManual Rewind Focus BasicsRewinding the Film Press the rewind buttonLocking Focus with the SHUTTER-RELEASE Button Focus SignalsFocus Lock Center your subject Focus area Press and hold the AF button Focus LockLocking Focus with the AF Button Customized Function #9 AF-Area SelectionSpecial Focusing Situations Manual FocusFlash Basics AF IlluminatorCustomized Function #5 Flash Control in P-Mode Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Signals Customized Function #16 Built-in Flash Zoom Flash RangeLens Shadowing and the BUILT-IN Flash RED-EYE Reduction Fill FlashSubject Program Modes Subject Program SelectionPortrait Mode Landscape ModeCLOSE-UP Mode Sports ModeNight Portrait Mode Photographing Night ScenesExposure Basics Exposure ModesExposure Modes Program Exposure ModeChanging the Exposure Mode Shutter SpeedCancelling PA or PS Mode Aperture Priority ModeProgram Exposure Mode Aperture Control Aperture Priority ModeMode Flash Shutter Priority Mode Shutter Control Manual ModeShutter Priority Mode Manual Mode Meter IndexAdvanced Autofocus BulbContinuous Autofocus Automatic Autofocus ModeAutofocus Modes SINGLE-SHOT AutofocusAutofocus Modes Changing the Autofocus ModeFocus Frame Wide Focus AreaFocus Frame Press and hold the adjust button and press the ISO buttonRelease Priority Local Focus AreaSegment HONEYCOMB-PATTERN Metering Advanced ExposureMetering Selecting a Metering Method CENTER-WEIGHTED Average MeteringMetering Press the metering-mode button in the control panelExposure Compensation AE LockCustomize Function #10 AE Lock Button Exposure BracketingAE Lock Exposure Bracketing Raise the built in flash or turn the accessory flash onFlash Bracketing Customized Function #11 Exposure Bracketing SequenceRepeat steps 3 and 4 until the series is complete Multiple ExposureFlash Bracketing Repeat until all the exposures have been made Cancelling Multiple ExposureMultiple Exposure Display Pointer Mode Camera StatusMetering Index HIGH-SPEED Flash Sync Attach the 5400HS flash and set it to standard modeAdvanced Flash SLOW-SHUTTER Sync REAR-FLASH Sync Press the flash-mode button in the control panelFlash Compensation REAR-FLASH SyncWIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA Flash Setting WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash ModeWait for both flash units to become fully-charged WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FlashTaking Pictures in WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode PC Terminal WIRELESS/REMOTE Ratio FlashCancelling the WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Additional Features MemoryMemory Storing Settings in MemoryRecalling Camera Settings in Memory Custom Function Control Customized SettingsSetting Action Turn the rear dial to change the setting Customized SettingsChanging the Customized Settings Resetting ALL the Customized Settings toOverwriting the Film Areas Data MemoryFilm Areas Selecting Data Memory Press the adjust buttonData Memory Confirming the Data AreaPress the data-memory button again Turn the front control dial to change framesDeleting ALL of the Stored Data Replacing the Quartz Data Back Battery Setting the Date and TimePress the Mode button to choose the data imprinting format For Owners of the Quartz Date ModelSetting Film Speed Manually DEPTH-OF-FIELD PreviewSELF-TIMER Setting Film Speed ManuallyAppendix Film Drive ModesFunction Program Setting Program Reset ButtonAccessory Information Compatibility of Lenses and AccessoriesVertical Control Grip VC-700 TroubleshootingBlinking Indicators Panorama AdapterTroubleshooting Problem Check the followingCleaning Care and StorageFocus Technical DetailsCare and Storage ExposureTechnical Details 132 133 13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541, Japan