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Konica Minolta Vectis 300 REMOTE CONTROL (Sold Separately), Release (•): the, 2.Compose your picture, appears in the data panel

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REMOTE CONTROL (Sold Separately)

The IR Remote Control RC-3 (not included) allows remote camera operation from up to 5m (16.4 ft.) away.

•The remote control may not operate with backlit subjects or under fluorescent light.

•To save power, the camera automatically shuts down if the remote control is not operated for more than eight minutes.

•Remote control mode will remain selected after the picture is taken.

1. Place the camera on a tripod, then press the remote-control button untilappears in the data panel.

2.Compose your picture.3.Point the remote toward the front of the camera and press • or 2s.

•Release (•): the remote-control lamp will blink once before the picture is taken.

Delay (2s): the remote-control lamp will blink several times before the picture is taken.

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Contents

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