User manual MINOLTA FREEDOM ZOOM 125

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[. . . ] If rewind stops before the film has been completely rewound, all the indicators will blink. 22 23 SELECTING THE FLASH MODE Press the flash-mode button until the desired indicator appears in the data panel. USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH FLASH LAMP (ORANGE) The orange flash lamp comes on when the shutterrelease button is pressed partway down. · When the orange flash lamp blinks rapidly, the flash is charging. Wait until it glows steadily, then take the picture. Autoflash , autoflash with red-eye reduction fill flash , flash cancel , and night portrait can be selected. , 24 25 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH When you turn the camera on, the built in flash is automatically set to autoflash or autoflash with red-eye reduction, whichever was used last. In these modes, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and back-lit situations. AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION Use the built-in flash's red-eye reduction mode to reduce the red-eye effect when photographing people or animals in low-light situations. Place the focus frame on your subject. Normal setting 32 Continued on next page. 33 SELF-TIMER (CONTINUED) 3. Press the shutter-release button all the way down. · will blink in the data panel. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink slowly during the countdown, then rapidly just before the shutter is released. IR REMOTE CONTROL RC-3 (SOLD SEPARATELY) Your camera comes equipped to use the IR Remote Control RC-3 (sold separately). The IR Remote Control RC-3 allows remote camera operation up to 5 meters (16. 5 feet) away. Before using the remote control, please read the instructions throughly. A NAMES OF PARTS (A) 1. Battery cover · To cancel the self-timer, press the drive-mode button again or turn the camera off. · Self-timer is automatically cancelled after the shutter is released. The camera locks focus on the subject when the shutter-release button is pressed. 34 Continued on next page. 35 IR REMOTE CONTROL RC-3 (SOLD TAKING THE PICTURE SEPARATELY) B 1. Place the camera on a tripod, press the drive-mode button until appears in the data panel (B). · If your camera has Panorama function and you will be taking a panorama photo, be sure to select the panorama mode before placing on a tripod. C 3. Point the remote control toward the front of the camera and press either the release button or the delay button (C). 2. Place the focus frame on your subject. · If the release button (·) is pressed, the self-timer/remote-control lamp on the front of the camera will blink once before the picture is taken. If the delay button (2s) is pressed, the self-timer/remote-control lamp on the front of the camera will blink for two seconds before the picture is taken. 36 Continued on next page. 37 IR REMOTE CONTROL RC-3 (SOLD SEPARATELY) · To save power, the camera automatically shuts down and the lens retracts if the shutter is not released in approximately 8 min. · The distance may be shorter or the remote control may not operate with backlit subjects, under fluorescent light, or in extremely bright lighting conditions. FOCUS HOLD IN REMOTE CONTROL MODE When your subject is not in the center of the picture, use focus hold (p. Select remote-control mode on the camera. CANCELLATION The remote control mode will remain selected after the picture has been taken. Press the drive-mode button to delete the remote-control icon, or turn the camera off. 2. Center the focus frame on your subject, adjust zoom as desired, then press and hold the camera's shutter-relaease button partway down until the green focus lamp glows. Continued on next page. 38 39 IR REMOTE CONTROL RC-3 (SOLD SEPARATELY) 3. [. . . ] Protect it at all times from moisture or splashes, especially saltwater spray, and be extremely careful to keep sand from both the interior and exterior of the camera and its accessories. · If the camera body is dirty, gently wipe it clean with a soft, clean, dry cloth. · To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens in a circular motion, starting from the center. · Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera. 50 Continued on next page. 51 CARE AND STORAGE STORAGE When storing the camera for extended periods, please follow these guidelines: · Store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. 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