Minolta Vectis GX-1 User manual

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IIIINSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR PROPER
AND SAFE USE
Read and understand ali warnings and cautions before using this product.
Lt WARNING
Batteri es may become hot orexplode due to improper use.
• Use only the batteries speci fied in th isinstructi on manual.
• Do not install the batteri es w ith the polarity (+ / -) reversed.
• Do not subject batteries to fi re or high temperatures.
• Do notattempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
• Tape over lith i um battery contacts before disposai. Follow local codes for
battery disposai.
Use caution, acc idents may occur w hen using th isproduct near young children.
Keep batteries or things that could be swallow ed away from young children.
Contact a doctor
immed i ately if an object is sw allo w ed.
lmmediately remove the batteri es and discontinue use if...
• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impactinw hich the interior is
exposed.
• the product emits astrange smell, heat, or smoke.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur ifa high voltage circuit inside the
camera is touched. Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facil ity w hen repairs
are required.
This dev i ee complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Ope ra ti on is subject to the followin g two
conditions : (1) Th is deviee may not cause harmful interfe r ence , and (2 ) this dev i ee mu st
acce pt any i nterference rece i ved , including i nterference that may cause unde si dop er tien.
Changes or modifica ti ons no t app r oved by the party responsible for comp l iance cou ld voi d
the user's authority to operate the equi p ment. Th is equi pment has been te st ed a df ou nd to
comply with the li mits fora C lass Bdi gita l dev i ee , pursuant to Part 15 ofth FC C R ules .
These l im i ts are des i gned to p rov i de reasonable pro tect ion aga i nst harmful in erf r enee ina
res i den ti al installation. This equipment generales, uses and can rad iale ra dio fr eq uency
ene rgy and , if not insta ll ed and used in accordance with the i nst ru ct io n , may cause harmful
interference to rad io communicat i ons. However , there is no gua ra ntee t at interfe r ence will
not occur in aparticular i nstallation. If th is equ i pment doe s cau eha mf ul i nterference to
rad io or telev isi on recept i on , which can be determ i ned by t umin gt he equi pmen toff and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correc t the interfere nc byo e r more of the f ollow i ng
measures:
• Recrientor relocate the rece i ving antenna .
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ncrease the separation be t ween the equ i pmen t a nd the rece i ve r.
• Connect the equi pment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dea leror an experienced radio/TV technic i an fo r help .
Th is Class Bdigi tal apparat us meets ali requi r ements of the Canadian lnterference-C aus i ng
Equ ipment Regulations
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE STRAP
Attaching
lnsertthe strap tab intothe strap port until it
"clicks."
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THIS CAMERAIS SPLASHPROOF AND CAN BE USED IN LIGHT RAIN OR SNOW.
• Do notplace the camera under runn i ng water or immerse.
Please Note:
1. When us i ng the camera outdoors in heavy ra in, keep the camera protected from
the rain. Do not leavethe camera in the rain.
2. The interior of the camera is not water resistant.
-Dry the camera before opening the film or battery chambers.
- When inserting or removi ng film or batteries, keep your hands dry.
3. Do not load film or replace batteries in places w here water, blo w ing sand , or dust
can enter the camera.
4. Th is camera is not sandproof, do not place the camera directly
on the ground.
5. Do not expose the camera to sa lt water or liquids contain i ng
sugar.
6.Close the film and battery cha mber covers tightly. Clean the
rubber seals before closin g cove r s.
7 .If the rubber seals ap pe a cra cked or damaged, contact an authorized Minolta
Service Facility to ha
ve th m replaced.
8. Do not subject the c am era to shock or impact.
OPERAT ING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS
·This camera is d es i gned for use from -10 to 40°C (14 to ~
104 ° F).
• Ne ver lea veyour camera w here it may be subjected to extreme '/
tem peratures such as insi de the glove compartment ofa car. /,
•At colder temperatures,
the data panel response ti me w ill be ~/ :.--
slo w.At higher temperatures,the display may temporari ly
darken, butw ill restore w hen the temperature normalizes.
• Neversubject
the camera to extreme hum idity.
•
To prevent condensati on from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic bag
w hen bringing it from the cold exterior into aw arm building. Allo w it to come to
room temperature before removi ng it from the bag.
• When photographing incold weather. keep the camera and spare batteries insi de
your coat to keep them w arm w hen you are not shooting. Cold batteries w ill rega in
some of the ir charge wh en they w arm up.
FILM CASSETTE WARNING
The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores some data magnetically.
Do not place the film cassette on or near anyth i ng that creates a magnetic field, such
as atelevisi on orstereo speakers.
CAMERA ERROR
Ifthe camera w ill not functi on w ith fresh batteries. remove the batteries,wait a fe w
minutes.
then reinsert the batteri es. If normal operati on does not resume .or the
camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.
Removing
Press the strap release and pull the tab out of
the strap port.

Thank you for purchasing a Minolta Advanced Photo System ™ camera. To take part
inyour active lifestyle, this
camera was designed to be rugged and easy to use.
Before using your camera, familiarize yourselfw ith the names and locati ons ofthe
camera controls and read th is manual thoroughly.
•A
dva nced Phot o Syst em TM isa tr ad em a rk ofthe fi ve sys tem develop in gcom pa nie s,
in cl ud in g Mi n ol ta
Advantages
of theAdvanced Photo System
Easier to load...
Advanced Photo System cameras use the ne w IX240 type film. Th is ne w film
features drop-in-loadi ng to make load i ng your camera simple , the first ti me, every
time. lndicators on the cassette te ll you and your camera if the film is unexposed .
partially exposed.
exposed , orprocessed.
0
Unexp o sed DPartially
Exp o sed
~ Exp osed 0 Processed
NAMES OF PARTS
Camera Bod
Data panel
Data panel
Shutter-release button
Shutter-release button
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Lens•
Command swi tch
Lens
Vi ewfinder•
Film-chamber
re l ease
Re le ase l oc k
Filmchamber
•
Do not touch
Data Panel Command switch
~~ Flash charg i ng ind i cator
:=·{= } Frame counter
_,_,
c-. Battery warning P P
pr int ( Panorama )
H H
pr int
C C
pr int (Ciassic)
OFF Camera off
~ Self-timer
New print formats...
Classic Cprint. wider H print.
and panorama P pr i nt
formats are available w ith Advanced Photo System
cameras.
New processing...
ln add ition 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 pr i nt. To order reprints ,
sim ply choose the images you want from the
index print. No more searching through negat i ves
to find the right frame.
Vi ewfinder window•
Data panel
Lens·
Film-chamber release
Battery chamber
Fi
lm chamber
Image Frames
Hprint
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P pr i nt
Cpri nt
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Vi e wfi nderwindow•
Command swi tch
Strap port

INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Y our camera uses one 3-volt CR2 lithium battery to supply power for ali camera
operations. Pl ease read the wa rnin gs in the Safety Cautions section of this manu al
as weil as those supplied by the battery ma nufacture r.
• If film is in the camera when the battery is replaced, install a new battery immediately
afterremov
in g the old battery. If the battery is not replaced immediately, yourcamera
mayadvance one frame and display - - in theframe counterfor the remaining
exposures. The frame counter will return to normal operation wh
en a new film cassette
is loaded.
LOADING FILM
1. Using a coin or similarobject, turn the
battery-chamber
lock to open, then open the
battery-chamber door.
Use IX240 (Adv anced Photo System) type film in this camera.
• Yourcamera's transport system loadsthe film and advances the film after each
exposure.
• Do notopen the film chamber until 0 appears
or ali indicators blink in the data panel.
• lnstall the battery before loading the film,
or the filmwill not advance to the fi rst frame.
•
We recommend you useISO 200 film in this camera.
Visual Exposure lndicators (VEI)
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• The currentVEI has a white indica tor behind it.
~ MEANING
e UNEXPOSED
t PART IA LL Y EXPOSED
X EXPOSED
• PROCESSED
• Your camera can only load unexposed film (e ).
TAKING PICTURES
1. Turn thecommand switch to the desired print
format.
~·re n 2. Frame your subject(s) in the image frame for
theselected printformat.
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Hold the camera steady, making
sure your fingers do not cover
the flash. If you are taking a
verticallyframed picture, turn the
camera so the flash is on top.
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2. lnserta new battery intothechamber as
indicated
by the +and -marks.
3. Close the battery-chamber door and turn the
battery-chamber
lock to the close position.
• Clean the rubber seals and joining surfaces before
closing covers.
Battery Warning
Replace the battery.
• Ifnodisplayappears, replace the battery or make su re it is correctly in stalled.
• Do not remove the battery unless the battery warning bl
in ks or no display
appears in the data panel.
• If the data panel dims afterthe flash
fi res, the battery will needto be
replaced soon.
·Y ourcamera will shut down ifit isnot operated formore th an three minutes.
Torestore power, tum the command switch to OFF, then back
toP, H, C, or
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Loading Film
1.Turn the camera upside down, then press the
release
lock and turn thefilm-chamber
release.
Thefilm-chamber doorwill unlock.
• Wip dirt
or moisture off of the camera and film
cassette before opening the film chamber.
2. Open thefilm-chamber door and inserta new
film cassette intothe film chamber.
3. Press thefilm-chamber door closed and turn
the film-chamber release
to the lock position.
• Thefilm cassette may be damaged ifthe film-chamber
release is moved when the film-chamberdoor is open.
4. Turn the command switch toC , H, or P.
5. Press theshutter-release button.
• Thefilm will advance to the first frame.
• The frame counter displays the number
of exposures
remaining
on the roll.
•
If ali indicators blink in the data panel, the film has not
loaded. Remove and reload the film cassette.
3. Press theshutter-release button to take the
picture.
• Keep your subject at !east 1.0m(3.3 ft ) from the
camera.
• With ISO 200 film, the flash has a range
of 1 .0 -3.0m
(3 3 - 9.8ft.) and will fi re when necessary.
• You can'tlake a flash picture when
~ blinks in the
data panel (flash charging).
4. Turn the command switch to off when the
camera is
not in use.
After the last exposure is taken , "0" will appear in the data panel.
When the motor stops, open the film chamber and remove the film.
• Remove yourfilm immediately after rewinding. Film left in the camera may
reload causing double exposures.

SELF TIMER
The self-timerdelays release of the shutterforapproximatelyten seconds.
• When the self-limer is selected, the flash will fire every lime a picture is laken.
• The prin! format is set to Hwhen the self-limer is selected.
1. Mountthe camera on the Handy Tripod
(optional) and place
on a level surface.
2. Tu rn the command switch to (9.
• Stwill appear in the data panel.
LAB SERVICES
Take your film to a Certified Advanced Photo System
Photofinishing Service
to receive the best possible prints.
Certified photofinisherswill provide
the following serviceswhen
you take yourfilm in for processing.
CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA
Cleaning
• Ifthe camera body is dirty, gently wip e it clean with a soft, dry
cloth.
• To clean the lens surface, brush away any
dust or sand. If
necessary,
mo isten a lens tissue wit h lens cleaning fluid and
gentlywipe the lens in a circular motion.
• Neverplace lens fluid directly on
the lens.
• Nevertouch the lens surfacewith your fingers.
• Neveruse alcohol
or solvents to clean the camera.
Storage
When storing the camera for extended periods,
• Store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area aw
ay fr m du st and chemicals.
For longer periods, place
the camera in an airtight containerwith a silica gel drying
agent.
• Before using after prolonged storage, check the ca
me a s operation to make sure
it's functioning properly.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Camera Type: IX240 Lens Shutter Type
Lens: 27mm f/6.4 (approx. equivalent
to 34mm in the 35mm
format)
Viewfinder Magnification: 0.54X
Focusing: Fixed
1.0m- oo (3.3 ft. - oo)
Exposure: Programmed AE
Metering Range (ISO 200): EV
11 -15
Flash Range (ISO 200):
1.0- 3.0m (3.3- 9.8 ft.)
Battery: One CR2 3V li th ium battery
Battery performance: approximately twenty 25-exposure
rolls (Based
on Minolta's standard test method with the flash
on for 50% ofthe exposures.)
Splashproof: IPX4 (Protected against splash
in g water)
3. Frame yoursubject(s) inside the H print
image frame.
4. Press the shutter-release button all-the-way
down
to take the picture.
• Stwill blink in the data panel during countdown.
1. CHP •
Print Format
Your film wi ll be printed according to the format set whe n the picture was taken.
2.
Film is returned in the cassette.
Film wi ll be returned in its original cassette and the V EI set to • to prevent
accidentalloading.
3.
Index Print
An index print wit h a numbered mage of each frame is included with your returned
order.
REPRINTS
Images are always aptured in the H Print format. Ho wever, any of the three formats
can be selected
whe n ordering reprints.
Be fore Important Events
• Check camera operation carefully, or take test photographs.
Minolta is not responsible for damages incurred by equipment malfunction.
Questions and Service
• If you have questions aboutyour camera, contactyour local camera dealer or write
to the Minolta distributor in yourarea.
•
If the camera is damaged or the rewind motordoes not operate, do notopen the
film chamber or forcefully remove the cassette. Contact an authorized Minolta
Service Facility.
• Before shipping your camera for repair, contact an authorized Minolta Service
Facilityfor details.
Dimensions:
Weight (w/o battery):
Vectis GX-1: 120 x 77.5 x 45.5 mm
(4 7 x 3.1 x 1.8 in.)
Vectis GX-2 126.5 x 75.5 x 44 mm
(50 x 3.0 x 1.7 in.)
Vectis GX-3 123.5 x 74 x 46.5 mm
(4 9 x 2.9 x 1.8 in.)
Vectis
GX-1 220 g (7 76 oz )
Vectis GX-2 215g (7
58 oz)
Vectis GX-3 215g (7 58 oz)
Specifications and accessories are based on the latest in formation available atthe lime of
print ing and are subjectto change without notice.
CE
This mark on the bottom ofyour camera is there to in fo rm you th at this camera
meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) conceming interference
causing equipment regu l ations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne
(European Conformity).