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Konica Minolta Vectis 300 Easier to load…, New processing…, New print formats…, Advantages of the Advanced Photo System

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Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis 300. The Vectis 300 is an easy to operate lens shutter camera from Minolta’s line of Advanced Photo System™ cameras. Your camera features drop-in loading, a 24 - 70mm zoom lens, and a wide focus frame. The sleek and compact design gives the Vectis 300 a sophisticated appearance suitable for any occasion. This manual is 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.

* Advanced Photo System™ is a trademark of the five system developing companies.

Advantages of the Advanced Photo SystemNew print formats…

Classic C print, wider H print, and panorama P print formats are available with Advanced Photo System cameras.

Easier to load…

Advanced Photo System cameras use the new IX240 type film. This new film features drop-in-loading to make loading your camera simple, the first time, every time. Indicators on the cassette tell you and your camera if the film is unexposed, partially exposed, exposed, or processed.

New processing…

In addition to returning your prints in the format you selected, certified photofinishers will return your Advanced Photo System film in its original cassette with an index print. To order reprints, simply choose the images you want from the index print. No more searching through negatives to find the right frame.

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Page Advantages of the Advanced Photo System New print formats… Easier to load… New processing… TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Camera Body Data Panel Viewfinder QUICK OPERATION BASIC OPERATION Button key INSTALLING THE BATTERY 1. Open the battery chamber as shown 2. Insert the battery into the chamber as indicated by the + and – marks 3. Close the battery chamber •After installing a new battery, reset the date and time (p. 44) LOADING FILM •This camera will only load film with the mark current Visual Exposure Indicators VEI MEANING UNEXPOSED LOADING FILM - CONT’D 3. Open the film-chamberdoor and insert the cassette into the film chamber 4. Press the film-chamberdoor closed until it clicks FULL-AUTOOPERATION 2.Select the print format. The viewfinder will change to match your selection FULL-AUTOOPERATION - CONT’D 3. Looking through the viewfinder, frame the subject as desired Press the W zoom button to zoom out. Press the T zoom button to zoom in Correct Not Correct SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS When your subject is near a very bright object or area The green focus lamp may glow, but the focus may not be accurate When a very bright or low contrast area fills the focus frame When two subjects overlap in the focus frame FOCUS HOLD 1.Center your subject in the focus frame Press and hold the Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture and press the REWINDING THE FILM 1.Wait for the film to completely rewind into the cassette 3. Open the film-chamberand remove the film MANUAL REWIND 1. Gently press the manual rewind button using the button key USING THE BUILT-INFLASH FLASH LAMP FLASH RANGE SELECTING THE FLASH MODE RED-EYEREDUCTION Press the flash mode button untilappears in the data panel MANUAL FILL-FLASH FLASH CANCEL ADDITIONAL FEATURES DATE IMPRINTING Before taking the picture: The sequence is as follows: DATE TIME DATE IMPRINTING - Setting the Date and Time 2. Press the select button until the item you want to adjust blinks 3.Press the adjust button to change the blinking item Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items in the date and time display are correct DATE IMPRINTING - Changing the Format TITLE IMPRINTING TITLE IMPRINTING - Preselecting Titles 1.Press the main switch to turn the camera off 2.Select the code for the title you want from the title list 3. Press the title button to display the title code you want to change Page TITLE IMPRINTING - Frame Title TITLE IMPRINTING - Filmstrip Title After the film has been rewound and blinks in the data panel: 2.Press the shutter release button all-the-waydown to set the title When SELF-TIMER 2. Center your subject in the focus frame 3. Press the shutter-releasebutton all-the-waydown REMOTE CONTROL (Sold Separately) 1. Place the camera on a tripod, then press the remote-controlbutton until appears in the data panel 2.Compose your picture 3.Point the remote toward the front of the camera and press • or 2s REMOTE CONTROL - CONT’D FOCUS HOLD IN REMOTE CONTROL MODE 1.Set the camera to remote control mode 2.Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down until the green focus lamp glows APPENDIX LAB SERVICES 1. CHP - Print Format 2. Date and Title Imprinting 3. PQI - Print Quality Improvement 4. Film is returned in the cassette CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA CLEANING STORAGE CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA - CONT’D QUESTIONS AND SERVICE BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS FILM CASSETTE WARNING CAMERA ERROR OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS •This camera is designed for use from -10to 40 °C (14 to 104 °F) •At colder temperatures, the data panel •Never subject the camera to extreme humidity TECHNICAL DETAILS Camera Type: Lens: Focusing Range: Film Speed Setting: •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna •Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help NOTES