Minolta VECTIS WEATHERMATIC ZOOM 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.
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Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis
Weathermatic. The Vectis Weathermatic is a water
resistant Advanced Photo System™ camera designed to
take pictures anywhere you go. Its housing is sealed to
prevent entry of moisture and dust, so you can enjoy
taking pictures on the ski slope, at the beach, or even
underwater (approx. 10m (33 ft.)).
Your camera has been designed to be water resistant
when used as described in the manual. Careless
handling however, may allow water to enter the camera
causing permanent damage to internal parts. To obtain
the best performance from your camera, read the
instruction manual thoroughly.
• Advanced Photo System™ is a trademark of the five system
developing companies.
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 top of the cassette tell
you if the film is unexposed, partially
exposed, exposed, or processed.
New print formats...
Classic C print, wider H print,
and panorama P print formats
are available with Advanced
Photo System cameras.
OF THE ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEMADVANTAGES…
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Date Imprinting
Imprinting the Date or Time 41
Setting the Date and Time 42
Changing the Date/Time Format 44
Self-Timer 46
Caring for your Camera 48
Lab Services 50
Specifications 52
Taking Pictures 25
Taking Pictures Underwater 28
For Closer Subjects 29
Special Focus Situations 30
Focus Hold 32
Using the Built-in Flash
Red-eye Reduction 36
Manual Fill-Flash 37
Flash Cancel 37
Night Portrait 38
Rewinding the Film
Auto Rewind 39
Manual Rewind 40
For Proper and Safe Use 4
Using In/Around Water 6
Operating Conditions 12
Names of Parts 14
Attaching and Removing the Strap 17
Installing the Battery 18
Loading Film 21
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all cautions and warnings before using this product.
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
• Use only the battery specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the battery with the polarity (+/-) reversed.
• Do not subject the battery to fire or high temperatures.
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children.
Keep batteries and other things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a
doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
Immediately remove the battery and discontinue use if…
• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed.
• the camera emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
WARNING
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is
touched. Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
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•Do not surf with the camera.
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USING IN/AROUND WATER USING IN/AROUND WATER
This camera is water resistant and can be used in the rain, snow, or underwater to a depth of
approx. 10 meters (33 ft.). However, careless handling may cause irreparable damage not
covered by the warranty.
• Do not take the camera to depths greater
than 10m (33 ft.).
Please observe the following cautions:
•Do not jump or dive into the water
while holding the camera.
•Do not hold the camera under running water.
• Do not throw the camera.
10m (33 ft.)
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