User manual MINOLTA VECTIS GX-4

[. . . ] The interior of this camera is not water resistant. - Clean and dry the camera before opening the film and battery chambers. - Keep your hands clean and dry when inserting or removing film and batteries. EXAMPLES The outer triangle is for warning. The example at left means do not disassemble. SAFETY CAUTIONS Read and understand all cautions and warnings before using this product. WARNING Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot when the flash fires. Read and follow all warnings supplied with the battery. · Do not reverse the battery's polarity (± reversed). [. . . ] However, careless handling may allow water to enter the camera causing permanent damage to internal parts. To obtain the best performance from your camera, observe all notes and cautions in the instruction manual. New print formats. . . Classic C print, wider H print, and panorama P print formats are available with Advanced Photo System cameras. 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. Advantages of the Advanced Photo System 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. Advanced Photo SystemTM is a trademark of the five system developing companies. NAMES OF PARTS Body * Do not touch Shutter-release button Film-chamber release Viewfinder window Viewfinder* Accessory port Flash* Release lock Cover glass* Strap port Command switch Lens Self-timer Camera off C print (Classic) H print P print (Panorama) Film chamber Battery chamber Viewfinder H image frame C image frame P image frame Data Panel Flash-charging indicator Frame counter / Self-timer indicator Battery warning ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE STRAP Attaching Insert the strap tab into the strap port until it `clicks'. · Tug on the strap to make sure it is secure. Removing Press the strap release and pull the tab out of the strap port. INSTALLING THE BATTERY Your camera uses one 3-volt CR2 lithium battery to supply power for all camera operations. · Before opening the battery chamber, wipe all water, sand, and grit off of the camera. · Do not open the battery chamber in places where water, blowing sand, or dust can enter the camera. · Make sure the battery is clean and dry before inserting it into the camera. · If film is in the camera when the battery is replaced, install a new battery immediately after removing the old battery. If the battery is not replaced immediately, your camera may advance one frame and display in the frame counter for the remaining exposures. The frame counter will return to normal operation when a new film cassette is loaded. 2. Insert a new battery into the chamber as indicated by the + and ­ marks. Close the battery-chamber door and turn the battery-chamber lock to CLOSE. Battery Warning Replace the battery · If no display appears, replace the battery or make sure it is correctly installed. · Do not remove the battery unless the battery warning blinks or no display appears in the data panel. · If the data panel dims after the flash fires, the battery will need to be replaced soon. · Your camera shuts down if it is not operated for more than three minutes. To restore power, turn the command switch to OFF, then back to P, H, C, or . 1. Using a coin or similar object, turn the battery-chamber lock counter-clockwise until it stops, then open the battery-chamber door. LOADING FILM Use ISO 200 IX240 (Advanced Photo System) film in this camera. · Your camera's transport system loads the film and advances the film after each exposure. · Do not open the film chamber unless appears or all of the indicators blink in the data panel. · Install the battery before loading the film, or the film will not advance to the first frame. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]