Minolta FREEDOM ZOOM 130 User manual

EINSTRUCTION MANUAL

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ADVANCED OPERATION
Selecting Functions in the Flash Mode 36
Flash Range.................................. 38
Autoflash ...................................... 39
Autoflash with Red-eye Reduction 40
Fill flash ........................................ 42
Flash cancel.................................. 43
Night Portrait ................................ 44
Landscape/Night View .................. 45
Exposure Compensation .............. 46
Self-timer.............................................. 47
For Owners of the Quartz-date Model.. 49
Attaching the Camera Strap ................ 56
APPENDIX
Care and Storage ................................ 58
Technical Specifications ...................... 62
Contents.................................... 2
For Proper and Safe Use.......... 3
GETTING STARTED
Name of Parts ........................ 10
Inserting the Battery................ 14
Battery Condition Indicator...... 16
Loading the Film...................... 17
Rewinding the Film.................. 20
BASIC OPERATION
Full-auto Operation.................. 25
Focus Lock.............................. 29
For Close Subjects.................. 31
Special Focusing Situations.... 34
CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
• 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.
• 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
injury 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.
• Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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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.
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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Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera. Your new camera is with functions
which will suit your every photographic need. Before using your new camera,
please take the time to read through this instruction manual for important
information on the use and care of your camera.
ICONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
GETTING STARTED
important user notices
supplimentary user information
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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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).
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.

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Shutter-release button (27)
Data panel (12)
Viewfinder* (13)
Date button (49)
(Quartz-date model only)
Flash-mode/
Select button
(36/49)
Main switch (25)
Film window
Strap eyelet (56)
Zoom lever (26)
Back cover (17)
Drive-mode/
Adjust button
(47/49)
Back-cover release (17)
Battery-chamber (14)
For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.
AF windows*
Meter window*
Flash* (36)
Self-timer/
Red-eye reduction
lamp* (47/40) Lens*
(Lens barreal)
Manual-rewind
button (22)
* Do not touch
Viewfinder window*
Tripod socket
NAME OF PARTS
BODY
Battery-chamber
release (14)Ready lamp (27)

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Focus frame (27)
Ready lamp (green) (27)
With the shutter-release button pressed partway down -
On: Focus locked
Off: Flash charging
Blinks quickly: Subject is too close
Blinks slowly: Camera shake warning
Close-framing guide (33)
VIEWFINDER
Battery-condition indicator (16)
Frame counter (19)
Film-transport signals (19)
Cartridge mark (20)
Self-timer indicator (47)
Date/Time display
(Quartz-date model only) (49)
NAME OF PARTS
DATA PANEL Only the necessary indicators will appear on the data panel.
Flash mode indicators (36)
Autoflash
Autoflash with red-eye reduction
Fill flash
Flash cancel
Night Portrait (with red-eye reduction)
Landscape/Night view
Exposure Compensation

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2.Insert the battery matching the positive
terminal mark inside the battery chamber-
door, then click the door closed.
• Quartz-date model: The date and time must be reset (p.50).
• When changing batteries, make sure the main switch is off.
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INSERTING THE BATTERY
Your camera uses one 3-volt CR123A or DL123A lithium battery.
1.Open the battery-chamber door
by sliding the battery-chamber
release in the direction
indicated.

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1.Slide the back-cover release
down to open the back cover.
LOADING THE FILM
• This camera has a safety-lock feature that prevents the camera from
being opened accidentally when film is loaded. The film-chamber lock
should automatically release when the film is rewound.
• Use only 35mm, DX-coded film rated between ISO 25 and 3200.
• Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur.
• ISO 400 film is recommended for best results.
• Always load and unload film in subdued light.
Briefly appears. Power is sufficient for
all camera operations.
Replace the battery. The shutter will
lock until the battery is replaced.
Each time the camera is turned on, a symbol will appear on the data panel to
indicate the power status of the battery.
Power is sufficient, but the battery must
be replaced soon.
BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR
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If the back cover does not open when the
film is not loaded, turn the main switch off
and on to release the film chamber lock.

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2.Place the film cartridge into the
film chamber. Extend the film
leader to the "FILM TIP" mark,
making sure it lays flat.
• If the film tip extends beyond the index mark, push the excess film back
into the cartridge.
LOADING THE FILM 3.Close the back cover.
• The film automatically advances to the first frame
and appears on the data panel.
• If the film has been loaded improperly, will
blink on the data panel and the shutter will
remain locked. Open the back cover and repeat
the loading procedure.
• Once the film is loaded, the back cover will lock preventing accidental
opening until the film is rewound (film chamber lock).

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Your camera automatically rewinds the film after the last exposure is taken.
• If the rewind motor stops before the film has been completely rewound, all the
indicators will blink. Remove and insert the battery or press the manual-rewind
button.
•If the back cover does not open, turn the main switch off and on to release
the film chamber lock.
• Although more pictures than specified on the roll may be taken, the film
processor may not print more than the number specified on the film cassette.
REWINDING THE FILM
When blinks on the data panel, open the
back cover and remove the film.
•Do not open the back cover until the rewind motor stops. Never use force.
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• When you want to rewind quietly (silent rewind), push the manual-rewind
button while the film is rewinding (p.23).

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This camera has a silent-rewind function to minimize the noise of film
rewinding. Use the silent-rewind mode when the rewinding noise would be
distracting such as during a wedding ceremony.
Press the manual-rewind button while
the film is rewinding. Press the button
again to return to normal winding speed.
• SILEnt appears on the data panel to
indicate the silent-rewind mode.
• The mode will remain selected for rewinding the next time.
• Rewinding in this mode takes longer than normal rewinding.
REWINDING THE FILM
MANUAL REWIND
To rewind before the end of the roll, turn the camera on
and gently press the manual rewind bottun using the
button key on the strap.
SILENT REWIND

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1.Press the main switch to turn
the camera on.
• Auto Power Off: To conserve power, the
camera automatically turns off if it is not
operated for more than 8 minutes.
2.Hold the camera steady, making
sure your fingers do not cover the
flash, lens, or AF windows.
• As shown, for vertically framed pictures, turn
the camera so the flash is on top.
FULL-AUTO OPERATION
• Do not obstruct or hold the lens barrel.
BASIC OPERATION
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FULL-AUTO OPERATION 4.Place the focus frame on the subject
and press the shutter-release button
partway down.
Ready Lamp
The ready lamp will light to indicate the status of the camera.
On: Focus locked
Off: Flash charging
Blinks quickly: Subject is too close
Blinks slowly: Camera shake warning
3.Look through the viewfinder
and push the zoom lever (T) to
zoom in or (W) to zoom out.
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T(elephoto) : zoom in
W(ide angle) : zoom out

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Subjects outside the focus frame may not be in
focus. Use focus lock to ensure accurate focusing.
1.Place the focus frame on your subject.
FOCUS LOCK
5.When the green ready lamp
glows, press the shutter-release
button all the way down to take
the picture.
• Press the shutter-release button with
slow, steady pressure.
• The film automatically advances to the
next frame.
• After use, press the main switch to turn
the camera off.
• The flash will fire automatically in low-light (p. 39).
FULL-AUTO OPERATION
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When taking a picture with the subject closer than 1.6m (5.1ft.), the viewfinder
image and the actual film image will be different. The difference increases as the
subject becomes closer, or especially when using the telephoto setting. At the
closest range at the telephoto settings, the top of the actual film image is located
below the close framing guide.
Close-framing guide
Actual image (shaded area)
FOR CLOSE SUBJECTS
Viewfinder
2.Press and hold the shutter-release
button partway down until the green
ready lamp glows indicating
focus lock.
3.Without lifting your finger, recompose
the picture and press the shutter-
release button all the way
down to take the picture.
• The focus lock is canceled when your
finger release the shutter button.
FOCUS LOCK
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If the subject is closer than 1.6m(5.1ft.), take the following steps:
1.Place the focus frame on the subject and
press the shutter-release button partway
down.
2.While pressing the shutter-release
button partway down, aim the camera
upward to recompose the subject under
the close-framing guide and take the
picture.
CLOSE FRAMING GUIDE
• If the green ready lamp blinks rapidly and the
shutter locks, the subject is too close. Be sure
your camera-to-subject distance is at least
60cm (2.0 ft.) in the wide-angle setting or 65
cm (2.1 ft.) in the telephoto setting.
• When taking pictures at extremely close
distances, the green ready lamp may blink
slowly, but the focus may not be accurate.
FOR CLOSE SUBJECTS

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ADVANCED OPERATION
Some scenes or subjects are difficult for the autofocus system to lock on to.
When the focus will not lock, focus lock (p. 29) on another object the same
distance from you as the main subject, recompose, then take the picture.
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
• Bright light sources such as the sun or neon lights.
• Highly reflective surfaces such as water or mirrors.
• Flames or fireworks.
• Dark objects and surfaces with low reflectances.
• Objects behind glass, bars, or other such partitions.
The autofocus may not lock on the following;

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Night portrait (p. 44)
Landscape/Night View (p. 45)
Flash cancel (p. 43)
• The autoflash and the autoflash with red-eye reduction will remain
selected after you turn the camera off.
•When you turn the camera off, the fill flash / the flash cancel / the night portrait
/ the landscape/the night view /exposure compensation will be reset to the
autoflash or the autoflash with red-eye reduction, whichever was used last.
Press the flash-mode button until
the desired indicator appears on
the data panel.
SELECTING FLASH-MODE
The following mode can be selected:
Autoflash (p. 39)
Autoflash with red-eye reduction (p. 40)
Fill flash (p. 42)
Exposure Compensation (p. 46)

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AUTOFLASH
The flash will fire automatically in low-light.
Press the flash-mode button until
appears on the data panel, then
take the picture.
• The flash will not fire in back-lit situations. Use of the fill flash is
recommended.
• When the green ready lamp is off, the flash is charging. Wait until it glows,
then take the picture.
The range of the built-in flash depends on the film speed and focal length you
are using. To ensure proper exposure, make sure your subject is positioned
within the flash range.
FLASH RANGE
These distances are recommended with color negative film.
37.5mm 130mm
0.6-4.3m
2.0-13.7ft. 0.65-2.1m
2.1-6.9ft.
0.6-8.6m
2.0-27.5ft. 0.65-4.3m 2.1-14.1ft.
ISO100
ISO400
Focal length
Film speed W(ide-angle) T(elephoto)