Minolta 30 User manual

EINSTRUCTION MANUAL

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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.
New print formats…
Classic C print, wider H print, and panorama P print
formats are available with Advanced Photo System
cameras.
Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis 30. The Vectis 30 is an easy to operate lens
shutter camera from Minolta’s new line of Advanced Photo System™ cameras. Your
camera features drop-in loading, a 30 - 90mm zoom lens, and splashproof construction. In
addition to providing built-in protection for the camera’s optics, the Vectis 30’s front cover
provides 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 System
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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE................4
NAMES OF PARTS..................................12
QUICK OPERATION................................16
GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Strap...................................19
Installing the Battery.................................20
Checking the Battery Power.....................21
BASIC OPERATION
Loading Film.............................................23
Full-Auto Operation...................................27
For Closer Subjects..................................30
Special Focusing Situations .....................32
Focus Hold................................................34
Rewinding the Film...................................36
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
Flash Lamp/Flash Range........................40
Selecting the Flash Mode.........................41
Red-eye Reduction...................................42
Manual-fill Flash........................................43
Flash Cancel.............................................44
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
Close-up Mode .........................................46
Portrait Mode............................................48
Night Portrait Mode...................................50
Landscape/ Night View Mode..................52
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Date Imprinting .........................................54
Title Imprinting ..........................................58
Self-timer...................................................64
Continuous-drive mode ............................66
Remote control (optional).........................67
APPENDIX
Lab Services.............................................72
Caring For Your Camera..........................74
Technical Details ......................................76

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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STANDARD SYMBOLS
Various symbols are used in the instruction manual to promote proper and safe use of this
product. Read and understand each caution thoroughly before reading the instruction
manual.
EXAMPLES
The circle with a diagonal slash is for prohibition (don’t do). The symbol inside
illustrates what act is prohibited. The example at left means do not disassemble.
The outer triangle is for warning. The symbol inside illustrates what is being warned
against. The example at left means beware of extreme heat.
SAFETY CAUTIONS
Read and understand all cautions and warnings before using this product.
Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot when the flash
fires.
Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder.
Do not subject the camera to direct sunlight. Fire may occur if the sunlight focuses
at one point.
WARNING
Batteries may explode due to improper use. Read and follow all warnings supplied
with the batteries.
• Do not install the polarity (+/-) reversed.
• Do not use batteries with visible damage.
• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or subject to high temperatures.

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE CONT.
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Observe the following warnings when using this product near young children or persons
who may have difficulty perceiving the potential danger associated with these products.
If caution is not used, the following accidents or others may occur:
• Flash fired near the eyes.
• Strap wound around the neck.
Keep batteries and other things that could be swallowed away from young children.
Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
Do not fire the flash near the eyes of people or animals, especially infants and
young children. Do not fire the flash if your subject is closer than the minimum
flash distance stated in the manual.
If the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed,
immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use.
Do not disassemble. Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when
repairs are required. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside
the camera is touched.
CAUTIONWARNING

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SPLASHPROOF NOTES
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THIS CAMERA IS SPLASHPROOF AND CAN BE USED IN LIGHT
RAIN OR SNOW.
• Do not place the camera under running water or immerse.
Please Note:
1. When using the camera outdoors in heavy rain, keep the camera
protected from the rain.
2. The interior of the camera is not moisture resistant.
- Dry the camera before opening the film or battery chambers.
- When inserting or removing film or batteries, keep your hands dry.
3. Do not load film or replace batteries in places where water, blowing
sand, or dust can enter the camera.
4. This camera is not sandproof, do not place the camera directly on the
ground.
5. Remove moisture from the camera, especially salt water and spilled liquids containing
sugar.
6. If the rubber seals appear cracked or damaged, contact the nearest Minolta Service
Facility to have them replaced.
7. Close the film and battery chamber covers tightly. Clean the rubber seals before closing
covers.
8. The IR Remote Control RC-3 is not splashproof.

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FILM CASSETTE WARNING
The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores some data magnetically. Do not
place the cartridge on or near anything that creates a magnetic field, such as a television or
stereo speakers.
CAMERA ERROR
If all the indicators in the data panel blink, or the data panel is blank and the camera will not
function with fresh batteries, remove and reinsert the batteries. If normal operation does not
resume, or the camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorized Minolta Service
Facility.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS
• This camera is designed for use from -10 to 40°C (14 to 104°F).
• Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme
temperatures such as in the glove compartment of a car.
• At colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be slow.
At higher temperatures, the display will temporarily darken, but will
restore when the temperature normalizes.
• Never subject the camera to extreme humidity.
• To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when
bringing it from the cold exterior into a warm building. Allow it to come to room
temperature before removing it from the bag.
• When photographing in cold weather, we recommend that you keep the camera and
spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warm when you are not shooting. Cold
batteries will regain some of their charge when they warm up.

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NAMES OF PARTS
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Camera Body
For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.
Metering window*
Front cover
Lens*
Shutter-release
button Autofocus window*
Viewfinder window*
Flash (p. 39)
Remote-control
receiver (p. 67)
* - Do not touch
Viewfinder* Format-selector switch
Zoom lever
Battery cover
Manual-rewind button (p. 37)
Film-chamber release (p. 24)
Strap eyelet
Flash-mode
button
Self-timer/Remote-
control button
Tripod socket
Subject-program-select button (p. 45) Film chamber

Data Panel
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NAMES OF PARTS CONT.
14 • Only the necessary indicators will appear in the data panel.
Subject program pointer
Title/Date-time/Focal length
/film speed indicator
Film speed mark
Focal length mark
Frame counter
Film transport signals
Battery-condition indicator (p. 21)
Film cartridge mark
Remote-control indicator (p. 67)
Landscape/Night-view mode
indicator (p. 52)
Night portrait mode indicator (p. 50)
Portrait mode indicator (p. 48)
Title mark
Title button
Select button
Adjust button
Date button
Flash mode indicator (p. 41)
Close-up mode
indicator (p. 46)
Continuous-drive indicator (p. 66)
Self-timer indicator (p. 64)
Viewfinder
Close-framing guides (p. 31)
Focus frame
Flash lamp (orange)
slow blinking
lamp on
fast blinking
special focus situation
see p. 32
focus OK
too close
Focus lamp (green)
slow blinking
on
fast blinking use flash or tripod
flash charged
flash charging

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QUICK OPERATION
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1. Insert the battery.
(p. 20) 2. Open the front cover,
then insert the film.
(p. 24)
3. Select the print format.
(p. 27) 5. Center your subject in
the focus frame. (p. 28)
4. Frame the subject as
desired. (p. 28) 6. Press the shutter-
release button all-the-
way down to take the
picture. (p. 29)
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GETTING STARTED
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ATTACHING THE STRAP
Attach the strap as shown.

CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY
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2. Insert the battery into the chamber as indicated by
the + and - marks.
3. Snap the battery chamber door shut.
•After installing a new battery, will blink in the data
panel. Reset the date and time. (see p. 55)
Each time the main switch is turned on, a symbol will appear in the data panel to indicate
the power status of the batteries.
Your camera uses one 3-volt CR-2 battery to supply power
for all camera operations.
•Remove dirt and moisture from the camera and battery before
opening the battery chamber cover.
1. Using a coin, open the battery chamber door as
shown.
•If no display appears, replace the battery or check that it is inserted correctly.
•To save power, your camera will shut down and retract the lens if it is not operated for more
than three minutes. To restore power, close and open the front cover.
•Do not obstruct the lens while it is retracting.
Power is sufficient
for all camera ope-
rations.
Power is sufficient, but
the battery will have to
be replaced soon.
Replace the battery. The
shutter will lock until the
battery is replaced.

LOADING FILM
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BASIC OPERATION
Your camera uses IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras.
•Your camera’s automatic transport system loads the film, sets the film speed, and advances
the film after each exposure.
•The film chamber will not open unless it is empty, or the film is completely rewound.
•DEP, Double Exposure Prevention, prevents the camera from accepting exposed film.
Visual Exposure Indicators
•The current VEI has a white indicator behind it.
VEI MEANING
UNEXPOSED
PARTIALLY EXPOSED
EXPOSED
PROCESSED
•This camera will only load film with the ●mark current.

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LOADING FILM CONT.
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1. Open the front cover to turn the camera on.
•Film can be loaded when the camera is on or off.
•If film is loaded with the camera off, all indicators in the data
panel will disappear after the number of frames remaining is
displayed.
2. Turn the camera upside down and press the film-
chamber release. The film-chamber door will open
partway.
•Before opening the film-chamber, wipe any dirt or moisture off
the camera.
3. Open the film-chamber door and insert the cassette
into the film chamber.
4. Close the film-chamber door.
The camera will display the cartridge mark and the film
speed in the data panel, then advance the film to the first
frame. The frame counter will show the number of frames
remaining on the roll.
•After the film is loaded, pressing the film-chamber release
button will display the exposure number and the film speed in
the data panel.

FULL-AUTO OPERATION
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LOADING FILM CONT.
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If 0and the film transport signals blink in the data panel, press the film
chamber release and remove the film.
- If the film’s current VEI is ✖, insert a new roll of film.
- If a partially exposed roll of film was loaded into this camera, the VEI
has been changed from ◗to ✖.
- If a processed roll of film was loaded into this camera, the VEI has been
changed from ■to ✖.
- If the film’s current VEI is ●, remove the film, remove and reinsert the
battery, then reload the film. If the film will not load, contact the nearest
authorized Minolta Service Facility.
1. Open the front cover to turn the camera on.
•The camera is set for fully-automatic operation and the flash
will fire automatically when necessary.
2. Select the print format. The viewfinder will change
to match your selection.
Hold the camera steady, making sure your fingers do not
cover the flash. If you are taking a vertically framed picture,
turn the camera so the flash is on top.
(Continued on the following page)

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FULL-AUTO OPERATION CONT.
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3. Looking through the viewfinder, frame the subject
as desired.
Press Won the zoom lever to zoom out.
Press Ton the zoom lever to zoom in.
4. Center your subject in the focus frame,
then press the shutter-release button
partway down.
•In low-light conditions, the AF illuminator (flash) will fire to
determine focus distance.
•If the orange flash lamp blinks quickly, the flash is not
charged.
•Press the shutter with a slow steady squeeze —never a quick
jab.
5. When the green focus lamp glows, press the
shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the
picture.
•After use, close the front cover part way until the lens retracts,
then close completely.
•Do not obstruct the lens barrel.

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FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS
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The green focus-lamp will blink rapidly and the shutter will lock when you are closer than
the focus distance indicated below.
Focal Length 30 –60 mm 60 –90 mm
Print Format All
Focus Distance 0.5m - ∞(1.6 ft. - ∞)C or H P 0.6m - ∞(2.0 ft. - ∞) 0.8m - ∞(2.6 ft. - ∞)
•If the camera can not determine the focus distance, the green focus-lamp will blink slowly and
the picture may not be in focus.
When your subject is closer than 1.5m (4.9 ft.), (2.0m (6.6 ft.)
in Panorama format), compose your picture within the close-
framing guides using focus hold if necessary. (see p. 34).
For close-up photography, see page 46.
Correct Not Correct

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SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
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Some scenes or subjects, like the examples below, are difficult for the autofocus system to
lock on to. When the focus will not lock, focus hold (p. 34) on another object the same
distance from you as your main subject, recompose, then press the shutter-release button
all-the-way down to take the picture.
When a very bright or low
contrast area fills the focus
frame.
The green focus lamp will blink slowly
to warn you that focus may not be
accurate.
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 two subjects
overlap in the focus frame.
The green focus lamp will glow and
the closer of the two subjects will be
in focus.
When a subject composed
of alternating light and
dark lines fills the focus
frame.
The green focus lamp will blink
rapidly and the shutter will lock.

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FOCUS HOLD
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Subjects outside the focus frame may not be in focus.
Use focus hold to ensure accurate focusing.
1. Center your subject in the focus frame.
2. Press and hold the shutter-release button
partway down until the green focus-lamp
glows.
3. Without lifting your finger, recompose the
picture and press the shutter-release button
all-the-way down to take the picture.
•Lift your finger from the shutter-release button to cancel
focus hold.

REWINDING THE FILM - MANUAL
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REWINDING THE FILM - AUTOMATIC
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2. Turn the camera upside-down and press the film-
chamber release button to open the film-chamber
door.
3. Open the film-chamber door and remove the film.
•The film’s VEI indicator will be ✖.
Use manual rewind when you want to switch to a different
type or speed of film before the current roll is finished.
1. Gently press the manual rewind button using a pen
or similar object.
2. Follow steps 1- 3 from automatic rewind.
1. Wait for the film to completely rewind into the
cassette.
•The frame counter will count down during rewind.
•0 will appear in the frame counter and will blink when the
film is rewound.
Your camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette
after the last exposure.