Konica-minolta Minolta VECTISS100 User Manual

EINSTRUCTIONMANUALBASICOPERATIONADVANCEDOPERATIONADDITIONALFEATURESAPPENDIX

ATTACHING THE STRAP1716BASICOPERATIONThis section provides the information necessary tooperate your camera in most photographicsituations.This section

CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER19INSTALLING THE BATTERIES18Your camera uses two CR2 batteries to supply power for allcamera operations.1. Using the eyepiec

21ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS20AF/M808056561. Remove the body cap.Attaching the Lens3. Align the red mountingdots on the lens andcamera body.4. Ge

HANDLING THE CAMERA23DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT22If you are near or far sighted, you can adjust the eyepiece foryour eyesight. The diopter adjustment range is

25LOADING FILM24Use IX240 type film in this camera.• The automatic transport system will load the film, set the filmspeed, and advance the film after

27LOADING FILM26The film speed appears in the datapanel, then the film is advanced to thefirst frame.• If the shutter-release button is not pressed af

29FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION28Full Auto is the camera’s standard operating mode and issuited for use in almost any situation.• Press the program-reset

FOCUS HOLD31SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS30The camera may not be able to focus in situations like thosedescribed below. When the focus lamp blinks, use

33USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH32In P mode, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically whenthe shutter is pressed partway down. Once the flash is up, itw

REWINDING THE FILM35USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH34Light reflecting from your subjects eyes may produce theeffect known as red-eye. Use the built-in flash’

Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis S-100. TheVectis S-100 is an ultra compact IX240 type system camerawith variable print-aspect-ratio and ma

SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION37ADVANCEDOPERATIONRefer to the individual sections as you increaseyour familiarity with the camera. Each function canbe expl

LANDSCAPE MODE39PORTRAIT MODE38Portraits have the greatestimpact when the subject isseparated from the background.Portrait mode sets the camerato achi

SPORTS MODE41CLOSE-UP MODE40Accurate focusing and a largedepth of field are required forgood close-up photographs.Close-Up mode sets thecamera to obta

PHOTOGRAPHING NIGHT SCENES43NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE42Night portraits require thecamera’s flash exposure to bebalanced with the backgroundexposure. In Nigh

A MODE - APERTURE PRIORITY45CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES44Your camera has three exposure modes: Aperture Priority (A-mode), Shutter Prioity (S-mode), and P

47A MODE - APERTURE PRIORITY46A Mode FlashWhen the built-in flash is up, it will fire each time a picture istaken. When the built-in flash is down, it

49S MODE - SHUTTER PRIORITY48In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the cameraautomatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure.Use S

S MODE - SHUTTER PRIORITY50Shutter Speed ControlIn addition to controlling the duration of the exposure, shutterspeed determines how moving subjects w

53DATE/TIME IMPRINTING52Setting the Date/TimeYour camera records date and time information on the film’smagnetic data strip. The recorded information

55DATE/TIME IMPRINTING54Changing the Date/Time Format1. Open the control-paneldoor, then press the datebutton.2. Press and hold the selectbutton until

3TABLE OF CONTENTS2FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE...4NAMES OF PARTS...

SELF-TIMER57MANUAL FOCUS561. Press the focus-modebutton. will appearin the data panel.When autofocus is not suitable and focus hold is notpossible, fo

REMOTE-CONTROL (optional)59CONTINUOUS-DRIVE MODE581. Press the drive-modebutton until appearsin the data panel.In this mode, the camera continues to

61REMOTE-CONTROL (optional)60• To cancel, press the remote-control button again, or turn thecamera off.• If the camera’s remote-control receiver does

AF ILLUMINATOR63REMOTE-CONTROL (optional)62Changing the BatteryThe remote control uses a 3V lithium battery (CR2032).When pressing the remote-control

65EXPOSURE COMPENSATION64This function lets you compensate exposure +/- 3 EV in 1/2EV increments when the camera’s metering system may notbe able to a

67WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH66Built-in Flash Wireless/Remote FlashWireless/Remote Off-Camera Flash is available with theMinolta 5400HS, 5400xi,

69WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH68Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode1. Position your camera and 3500xi flash unit using theinformation on

PROGRAM-RESET BUTTON71APPENDIX70The program-reset buttonquickly returns the camera tofully-automatic operation.Pressing the program-resetbutton will s

73LAB SERVICES72To receive the best possible prints,take your film to a photolab displayingthe Certified Advanced Photo SystemPhotofinishing Service l

75ACCESSORY INFORMATION74This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses, andaccessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Usingincomp

5FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE4Read and understand all warnings and cautions before usingthis product.WARNINGBatteries may become hot or explode due to impr

77CARE AND STORAGE76Cleaning• If the camera or lens barrel is dirty,wipe it gently with a soft, clean, drycloth. If the camera or lens comes incontact

79TECHNICAL DETAILS78Camera Type: IX240 type system cameraLens: Minolta V lensAF System: Type: TTL phase-detection systemSensor: One CCD line sensorFo

81TROUBLE-SHOOTING80Refer to these pages to determine the cause of a problemyou are experiencing with your camera. If the informationdoes not cover th

83CAMERA WARNINGS82MODE DISPLAY ACTION PAGECAUSEand blinkAllBatteries have beenreplaced.Err appearsAllCamera operationmalfunction.appearsAllLens is no

85QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE84ProgramResetFocus HoldSettingmanualfill-flashSettingflash cancelSettingred-eyereductionSelecting asubjectprogrammodeTakingnig

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7FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE6This camera is splashproof and can beused in light rain or snow.• Do not place the camera under runningwater or immerse.Pleas

NAMES OF PARTS9FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE8The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras storessome data magnetically. Do not place the cassette on or ne

11NAMES OF PARTS10Manual-rewind buttonExposure-compensationbutton (65)Date button (52)Red-eye-reduction (34)/Wireless-flash button (66)Select buttonEx

13NAMES OF PARTS12Focus LampData Panel ViewfinderFocus frameFlash lamp (orange) Focus lamp (green)glowsblinkingFocus is confirmedFocus is not confirme

15QUICK OPERATION141. Insert batteryOpen the battery-chamberdoor using the eyepiece cap.Insert the batteries into thechamber, then snap thebattery-cha