Subject-Program Selection allows you to tailor thecamera’s fully automatic operation to suit thesubject. It provides optimal camera settings forclose-ups (Close-up ), portraits at night (NightPortrait ), and distant subjects or night scenes(Landscape/Night View ).Press the subject-program selector until thepointer is above the desired indicator.• After taking a picture in one of the subject-programmodes, the camera will return to full-auto mode.This mode enables you to take pictures of subjectsas close as 40cm (16 in.).À Press the subject program selector until thepointer is above .• The lens will automatically zoom to 75mm, but anyfocal length can be used in close-up mode.Á Align your subject within the focus frame,then press the shutter-release buttonpartway down until the green focus lampglows.À Press the subject program selector until thepointer is above .• Use of a tripod is recommended.• Manual fill-flash or manual fill-flash with red-eyereduction can be selected.Á Align your subject within the focus frameand press the shutter-release buttonpartway down. When the orange flash lamp and greenfocus lamp glow, press the shutter-releasebutton all the way down to take the picture.In this mode, focus is set to infinity. It can be usedto photograph night scenes, ensure sharp focus forlandscapes and other distant subjects, and shouldbe used when photographing through glass.À Press the subject-program selector until thepointer is above .• At twilight or night, place your camera on a tripod toavoid blur caused by camera shake.• Flash-cancel is set and cannot be changed.Á Compose your subject within theviewfinder, then take the picture.LANDSCAPE/NIGHT VIEW MODE Night-portrait mode sets a slow-shutter speed tocorrectly expose a dark background, such as asunset or night scene, while flash properlyexposes the foreground.NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE CLOSE-UP MODE This feature enables you to record the date or time onto the lower-right portionof the picture. It has an automatic calendar through the year 2029.• Imprinted data may be difficult to read if the area over which it is superimposed is brightor non-uniform.• Do not use the data back when temperatures exceed the operating range of 0° to 40°C(32° to 104°F).• The data may not be imprinted on the last frame.1. MODE button2. SELECT button3. ADJUST buttonÀ Press the MODE button to choose the dataimprinting format.• The display will change as shown.Á Use the SELECT button to move betweendifferent parts of the displayed data. Theselected part will blink indicating that it isthe data to be changed. Press the ADJUST button to change thedata to the correct value. Data continueschanging as long as you hold down thebutton.• In Time mode, pressing the ADJUST button while thecolon is blinking resets the second counter to 00.à When all data is correct, press the SELECTbutton until the data stops blinking.• Reset the time and date after changing the battery.SETTING THE TIME AND DATECARING FOR YOUR CAMERACLEANING• Keep the autofocus and metering windows clean or the focus and/orexposure may not be accurate.• 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, ifnecessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipethe lens in a circular motion starting from the center.• Never place lens fluid directly on the lens.• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.• Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera.BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS• Check camera operation carefully or take test photographs.• Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to anequipment malfunction.STORAGEWhen storing your camera for extended periods, please follow theseguidelines:• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals(such as moth balls). For very long periods, place the camera in an airtightcontainer with a silica gel drying agent. • Before using after prolonged storage, always check the camera’s operationto make sure it is functioning properly.QUESTIONS AND SERVICE• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealeror write to the Minolta distributor in your area. • Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorizedMinolta Service Facility for details. Without lifting your finger, recompose thepicture so your subject is aligned within theclose-framing guides, then press theshutter-release button all the way down totake the picture.123SUBJECT-PROGRAM SELECTIONFOR OWNERS OF THE DATE MODEL
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