Konica Minolta Vectis 100 BF ADVANCED OPERATION, CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA, USING THE MODE BUTTON, SELF-TIMER, AUTOFLASH, AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYEREDUCTION, MANUAL FILL-FLASH, FLASH CANCEL

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To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA

CLEANING

• Keep the AF and meter windows clean or the focus and/or exposure may not be accurate.

• If the camera body is dirty, gently wipe it clean with a soft, clean, dry

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ADVANCED OPERATION
USING THE MODE BUTTON						CONTINUOUS-DRIVE MODE
O	The following modes can be selected:				In this mode, the camera continuously
	Autoflash	),			takes picture and advances the film			T
	Autoflash with red-eye reduction (			),	as long as the shutter-release button
	Manual fill flash (		),		is held down.
					•	This mode is recommended for use
	Flash cancel (	),				only in brightly lit scenes.
	Night portrait		),			Use in low-light situation may result in
						underexposure.
	Continuous mode (		+ ) (O) (P).		1.	Press the flash-mode button
P	When you turn the camera on, the built-					until	is displayed in the
					•	data panel.
	in flash is set to autoflash (			).		Flash cancel and faster shutter speed is
						automatically selected.
	• The range of the built-in flash depends				2. Press and hold the shutter-
	on the film speed you are using. To					release button all the way
	ensure proper exposure, make sure					down.
					•	The camera will release the shutter and
	your subject is within the flash range
						advance the film as long as the shutter-
Q	(Q).					release button is held down(T).
	ISO 200 0.8 - 5.6m (2.6 - 18.2 ft.)				•	Continuous-drive mode remains
						selected after the series is complete.

	SELF-TIMER
	The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10
ISO 200	seconds after you press the self-timer button.
	U	1. Place the camera on a
AUTOFLASH			tripod, then center your
			subject in the focus frame.
The flash will fire automatically when the light level is low.		2. Press the self-timer button
			to activate the self-timer.(U)
		•	The self-timer lamp will glow, then
			blink rapidly before the shutter is
AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION		•	released(V).
Use the red-eye reduction mode to reduce			To cancel the self-timer, press the
	V		shutter-release button, the self-timer
the red-eye effect when photographing in R		•	button, or turn the camera off.
low light situations. The red-eye reduction			The self-timer is automatically
			canceled after the shutter releases.
lamp will glow for a moment before the
		•	Do not press the self-timer button
fires and the picture is taken(R), (S).			while standing in front of the
The flash will fire automatically when the			camera.
		•	The self-timer does not operate in
light level is low.
			continuous-drive mode.

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Press the mode button until appears in the data panel.

• The flash mode remains selected after the shutter is released.

MANUAL FILL-FLASH

The flash will fire with every shutter release, regardless of lighting. This can be used to reduce harsh, unflattering shadows on your subject’s face.•

			necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe
Press the mode button until	appears in the data panel.		the lens in a circular motion, starting from the center.
		•	Never place lens fluid directly on the lens.
• The flash mode remains selected after the shutter is released.
		•	Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.
		•	Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera.

		FLASH CANCEL		BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS
With flash-cancel, the flash will not fire. This mode should be used when				•	Check camera operation carefully or take test photographs.
photographing twilight scenes, subjects that are beyond the flash range, or•					Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an
when flash photography is prohibited.					equipment malfunction.
Press the mode button until			appears in the data panel.	STORAGE
				When storing the camera for extended periods of time, please
•	Shutter speeds may be slow when the flash is canceled. Use of a tripod is			follow these guidelines,
	recommended.
				•	Store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and
•	The flash mode remains selected after the shutter is released.
					chemicals. For very long periods, place the camera in an airtight
					container with a silica gel drying agent.

		NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE			•	Before using after prolonged storage, always check the camera’s
						operation to make sure it is functioning properly.
In night portrait mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light
exposure so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at					QUESTIONS AND SERVICE
night. The flash is set to manual fill-flash.					•	If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera
Press the mode button until			appears in the data panel.			dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.
					•	Do not open the film chamber or forcefully remove the cassette if the
•	The shutter speed will be slow. Use of a tripod is recommended.
						film cannot be rewound. Contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.
•	The flash mode will return to autoflash			after the shutter is released.
					•	Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized
						Minolta Service Facility for details.