Minolta Maxxum Taking Pictures in FULL-AUTO, Turn the main switch to on, Raise the built-in flash

TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO

1. Turn the main switch to ON.

2. While pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release button, set the exposure-mode dial to full-auto.

Full-auto is shown in the display. When the upper part is black, as shown, the position of the dials and levers may not match the actual camera control.

3. Raise the built-in flash.

• If the flash is raised, it will automati- cally fire when needed.

• For details on using the built-in flash, see page 31.

4.If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame your subject as desired.

5.Center your subject in the focus frame.

6. Press the shutter-release but- ton partway down.

•Focus will be set automatically.

•Audio sounds and the local focus area LED appears briefly indicating the focus area selected by the cam- era.

7.Whenor appears in the viewfinder, press the shutter- release button all the way

down to take the picture.

•Use focus lock (p.29) if your subject is outside the focus frame.

BASIC OPERATION

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