Minolta 140 User manual

EINSTRUCTION MANUAL

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For Proper and Safe Use .................. 4
GETTING STARTED
Names of Parts................................ 10
Attaching the Camera Strap............ 16
Inserting the Battery ........................ 17
Battery-condition Indicator .............. 18
Loading the Film.............................. 19
BASIC OPERATION
Fully Automatic Operation .............. 22
Area-AF Focus-area Indicator ........ 27
Focus Lock - Area AF...................... 28
Focusing Range................................29
Special Focusing Situations ............ 30
For Closer Subjects ........................ 32
Rewinding the Film.......................... 34
CONTENTS
Thank you for your purchasing this
Minolta camera. Before using your
new camera, please take the time to
read through this instruction manual
for it contains important information
on the use and care of your camera.
This is the combined manual for the
Freedom/Riva Zoom 140/160
models. The description pertaining
to each model is referred to as the
“140 model” or “160 model.”

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ADVANCED OPERATION
Selecting the AF Mode .................... 36
Area AF ........................................ 37
Focus-area Indicator Controls ...... 38
Spot AF.......................................... 40
Focus Lock - Spot AF.................... 41
Target AF ...................................... 42
Selecting the Flash Mode................ 44
Flash Range.................................. 46
Autoflash ...................................... 47
Autoflash with Red-eye Reduction 48
Fill-flash ........................................ 49
Flash cancel.................................. 50
Night Portrait ................................ 51
Exposure Compensation .............. 52
Self-timer ........................................ 53
Continuous Advance........................ 55
For Owners of the Quartz-date model..
........................................................ 57
Date and Time Imprinting.............. 57
Remote Control Operation ............ 63
Viewfinder Brightness...................... 70
APPENDIX
Care and Storage............................ 73
Technical Specifications .................. 78

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Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat,
or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore
the following warnings:
•Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
•Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.
•Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
•Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture.
•Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble batteries.
•Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.
•Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye,
immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If
fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area
thoroughly with water.
WARNING
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

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•Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal;
always follow local regulations for battery disposal.
•Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high
voltage circuit inside the product is touched. Take the product to a Minolta
Service Facility when repairs are required.
•Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the camera is
dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash
unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an
electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or
part may cause injuries.
•Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants.
Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
•Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children,
not to harm them with the product or parts.
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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•Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.
•Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or
temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.
•Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It
may damage your eyesight or cause blindness.
•Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with wet hands. If
liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries and discontinue
use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or
inquiry through fire or electric shock.
•Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline,
benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol,
benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners
and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.
•If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use.
Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself. The
continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries.

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•Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
CAUTION
•Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the
glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries
which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking
battery fluid.
•If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.
•The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or the auto-power-off function
is activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury.
•Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit
discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the
requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference
causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité
Européenne (European Conformity).

NAMES OF PARTS
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* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these
surfaces clean. Refer to the care and storage section at the back of this manual (p. 73).
BODY The 160 quartz-date model is illustrated.
AF/Meter window*
Flash* (p. 44)
Self-timer/Remote-control
lamp* (p. 54, 65)
Lens*
Back-cover release (p. 19)
Manual-rewind button (p. 35)
Remote-control
receiver*
(Quartz-date model only)
Viewfinder window*
Tripod socket

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GETTING STARTED
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Shutter-release button (p. 25)
Data panel (p. 12)
Viewfinder* (p. 13)
Date button (p. 57)
(Quartz Date model only)
Flash-mode/Select button
(p. 44, 57)
Main switch (p. 22)
Film window (p. 19)
Strap eyelet (p. 16)
Battery-chamber
door (p. 17)
Zoom lever (p. 23)
Back cover (p. 19)
Drive-mode/Adjust button
(p. 53, 55, 57, 64)
AF mode button (p. 36)
Eyepiece sensors*
(p. 22)

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NAMES OF PARTS
Battery-condition indicator (p. 18)
Frame counter (p. 21)
Film-transport signals (p. 21)
Cartridge mark (p. 34)
Self-timer indicator (p. 53)
Date/Time display (p. 57)
(Quartz-Date model only)
Autoflash
Autoflash with red-eye reduction
Fill-flash
Flash cancel
Night Portrait (with red-eye reduction)
Exposure Compensation (160 model only)
DATA PANEL All indicators are displayed for clarity.
Flash-mode indicators (p. 44)
Area AF
Spot AF
Target AF
AF mode indicators (p. 36)
Continuous-advance indicator (p. 55) (160 model)
Remote-control indicator (p. 64) (Quartz-date model only)

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GETTING STARTED
VIEWFINDER
Area AF (p. 37)
All focus frames and focus-
area indicators are shown.
This camera features a
sophisticated matrix AF
indication system that
indicates the area of focus.
Focus-frame Display
Spot AF (p. 40)
Target AF (p. 42)
For focus-area indicators in Area
AF, see pages 24 and 27.

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NAMES OF PARTS
Close-framing guide (p. 32)*
Focus-area indicator (p. 27)**
V aries according to the subject.
VIEWFINDER
Focus frames
(Area AF)
* The close-framing guide appears in Area, spot, and target-AF modes.
** The focus-area indicator is displayed in the Area-AF mode.

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GETTING STARTED
VIEWFINDER Focus lamp (green)
With the shutter-release button pressed partway down -
Glows: focus confirmed
Blinks rapidly: subject is too close
Blinks slowly: focus not confirmed (p. 30)
Flash lamp (orange)
With the shutter-release button pressed partway down -
Glows: flash is charged and ready
Blinks rapidly: flash charging
Blinks slowly: camera-shake warning

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1. Pass the small loop of the
strap through the strap
eyelet on the camera.
ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP
•Button keys are attached to the strap. Use the
larger key to open the battery-chamber door, and
the smaller key to push the manual-rewind button.
Button keys
2. Pass the the other end of
the strap through the
small loop and tighten.
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•Quartz-date model: after installing the battery, the date and time must be set,
see page 59.
•When changing batteries, always turn the camera off.
INSERTING THE BATTERY
The camera uses one 3-volt CR123A or
DL123A lithium battery.
1.Open the battery-chamber door
using the larger button key on the
camera strap.
2.Insert the battery. The positive and
negative battery terminals should
be orientated as illustrated on the
diagram in the battery chamber.
Snap the door closed.
GETTING STARTED

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The indicator briefly appears. Power is
sufficient for all camera operations.
The indicator blinks and no other
indicators are displayed on the data
panel. The shutter will not release.
Replace the battery immediately.
Each time the camera is turned on, an indicator will appear on the data panel to
indicate the power status of the battery.
The indicator blinks. Power is sufficient
for camera operation, but the battery
must be replaced soon.
BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR

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1.Slide the back-cover release
down to open the back cover.
•Before opening the back cover, look
through the film window to confirm that
film is not currently loaded.
LOADING THE FILM
•If the back cover does not open, turn the camera off and on to release the film-
chamber lock.
•Use only DX-coded 35mm film rated between ISO 25 and 3200.
•Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding problems may result.
•ISO 400 film is recommended for best results.
•Always load and unload the film in subdued light.
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GETTING STARTED

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LOADING THE FILM 2.Place the film cartridge into the film
chamber.
3.Extend the film leader to the film-tip
mark. The film must lay flat.
•If the film tip extends beyond the index mark,
push the excess film back into the cartridge.