LOADING FILM

The film speed appears in the data panel, then the film is advanced to the first frame.

When the loading sequence is complete, the frame counter will show the number of frames remaining on the roll.

•If the shutter-release button is not pressed after loading, an

unexposed () or partially exposed () roll can be removed by pressing the rewind button, then the film-chamber release. The VEI will be unchanged.

•If film is loaded with the power off, all indicators in the data panel will disappear after the number of frames remaining is displayed.

•After the film is loaded, pressing the film-chamber release will display the film speed and the exposure number in the data panel.

• If slide film is loaded, CS will appear in the data panel when the film-chamber door is closed.

• If black and white film is loaded, b will appear in the data panel when the film-chamber door is closed.

If 0 blinks and appears in the data panel, press the film- chamber release and remove the film.

•Your camera can not load a film cassette, if the current VEI is or . Load film with the orVEI current.

•If a processed roll of film was loaded into this camera, the VEI has been changed from to.

•If the film’s current VEI is or , remove the film. Remove

and reinsert the batteries, then reload the film. If the problem persists, contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility.

If film is loaded with theVEI current, take note of the following:

•An accessory flash should not be mounted when loading film with theVEI current. Do not attach the flash until the camera has advanced to the first unexposed frame.

•Do not load partially exposed rolls within 1m (3.3 ft.) of operating speakers, microwave ovens, hairdryers, etc.

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