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E Instruction Manual 9222-2211-31 W-B801 ©1997 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and Printed in China
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Thank you for your purchase of a Minolta product. Your new camera is
an easy to operate lens shutter camera from Minolta's line of Advanced NAMES OF PARTS
Photo System™ cameras. Your new light-weight, compact camera
features title imprinting, film-chamber lock, and a 25-50mm zoom lens. FRONT
This manual has been designed to help you understand the operation
1. Shutter-release button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
of your camera and its functions. Please familiarize yourself with the
2. Title button
names of the controls and their locations on the camera, then read this 3. Date button
manual thoroughly. 4. Data panel
5. Self-timer/Select button
Advantages of the Advanced Photo System 6. Flash-mode/Adjust button
7. Manual-rewind button 14
Easier to load… 8. Flash*
Advanced Photo System cameras use the new 9. Viewfinder window* 13
IX240 type film. This new film features drop-in- 10. Lens* 8*
loading to make loading your camera simple, the 11. Meter window * 9*
first time, every time. Indicators on the cassette 12. AF windows*
tell you and your camera if the film is unexposed, 12*
13. Front cover
partially exposed, exposed, or processed.
14. Self-timer/Red-eye reduction lamp 11* 10*
New print formats… *Do not touch
Classic C print, wider H print, and panorama P print formats are available with
Advanced Photo System cameras. BACK
15 16* 17 18
New processing…
In addition to returning your prints in the format 15. Format switch
you selected, certified photofinishers will return 16. Viewfinder*
your Advanced Photo System film in its original 17. Ready lamp
cassette with an index print. To order reprints, 18. Zoom lever
simply choose the images you want from the 19. Strap eyelet
index print. No more searching through negatives 20. Film-chamber door
19
to find the right frame. 21. Film-chamber release
Advanced Photo System™ is a trademark of the 22. Tripod socket
five system developing companies. 23. Battery-chamber door
23 22 21 20

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.

WARNING DATA PANEL

Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use. 1 2 3
• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual. 1. Title/Date/Time/ISO display
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed. 2. Title marks
• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures. 3. Battery-condition indicator
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble. 4. Frame counter
• Tape over lithium battery contacts before disposal. Follow local codes 5. Self-timer indicator
for battery disposal. 6. Cassette mark
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young 7. Flash-mode indicators
7 6 5 4
children.
Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young
children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
VIEWFINDER
Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...
• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is 1 2 3
exposed.
• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke. 1. Focus frame
2. Close-framing guide
The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or Auto Power Off is 3. Ready lamp
activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury.
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. Ready lamp with the shutter-release button pressed half-way down.
Glows: Camera is ready
Blinks quickly: Subject is too close
OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS Blinks slowly: Camera-shake warning
• This camera is designed for use for -10 to 40°C (14 to 104°F). Off: Flash is charging
• Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme
temperatures such as the glove compartment of a car.
• At colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be slow; at
higher temperatures, the display will temporarily darken, but will
restore when the temperature normalizes.
• Never subject your camera to extreme humidity.
• To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed ATTACHING THE STRAP
plastic bag when bringing it from the cold exterior to a warm building.
Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag. Attach the strap as shown.
• When photographing in cold weather, we recommend that you keep
the camera and spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warm
when you are not shooting. Cold batteries will regain some of their
charge when they warm up.
• This camera is not waterproof, dust-proof, or sand-proof; take care
when using it at the beach or near water. Costly or irreparable damage
may occur.
 INSERTING THE BATTERY FULL AUTO OPERATION-CONTINUED

Your camera uses one 3-volt CR2 lithium battery Hold the camera steady, making sure your
to supply power for all camera operations. fingers do not cover the flash. If you are taking
a vertically framed picture, turn the camera so
1.Open the battery-chamber door the flash is on top.
using a coin or similar object.

2. Insert the battery according to the + and –

3.Looking through the viewfinder, frame the
marks inside the battery chamber and
subject as desired.
snap the cover closed.
Push the zoom lever toward W to zoom out.
• After installing a new battery, reset the date and time.
Push the zoom lever toward T to zoom in.
• Do not obstruct the lens barrel during movement.

CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER 4.Center your subject in the focus frame, then
Each time the camera is turned on, a symbol will appear briefly in the data press the shutter-release button partway
panel to indicate the power status of the battery. down.

Power is sufficient for all camera operations.

5.When the green ready lamp glows, press

Power is sufficient, but the battery will have to be the shutter-release button all-the-way down
replaced soon. to take the picture.
• Press the shutter-release button with a slow, steady
squeeze, never a quick jab.
Replace the battery. The shutter will lock until the battery
is replaced.
6. Turn the camera off after use by sliding the
front cover closed.
• If no display appears, replace the battery or check that it is inserted correctly.
• To save power, your camera will shut down and retract the lens if it is not operated for
more than eight minutes. Close, then open the front cover again to restore power.

FOCUS LOCK
LOADING THE FILM
If your subject is located outside the focus frame, you can first lock focus on
Your camera uses IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System your subject, then recompose the picture as desired.
cameras.
• Your camera’s automatic transport system loads the film, sets the film speed, and 1.Align the subject within the focus frame and
advances the film after each exposure. press the shutter-release button partway
• After loading, the film chamber cannot be opened until rewind has been initiated.
• DEP, Double Exposure Prevention, prevents the camera from accepting exposed film. down until the ready lamp glows.
• This camera will only load film with the ● mark current.

Visual Exposure Indicators VEI MEANING

• The current VEI has a white indicator 2. Without lifting your finger, recompose the
behind it. picture then press the shutter-release
button all the way down to take the picture.

1. Turn the camera upside down and slide

the film-chamber release in the direction FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS
indicated.
• The film-chamber door will open partway.
When your subject is closer than 1.0m/3.28ft., align the top of your image with
the close-framing guide, using focus hold if necessary.
• The close-framing guide is not visible in P format.
2. Insert the cassette into the film chamber. The ready lamp will blink rapidly and the shutter will lock when you are closer
than the focus distance indicated below.

Focal Length Wide Telephoto

Print Format All C or H P
Focus Distance 0.5m - ∞ 0.5m - ∞ 1.0m - ∞
3. Press the film-chamber door closed until it (1.64ft. - ∞) (1.64ft. - ∞) (3.28ft. - ∞)
clicks.
• The camera will automatically advance the film to the
first frame.

REWINDING THE FILM

• The ISO (film speed) and number of frames remaining on the roll
will be displayed in the data panel.
Your camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after the last
• Film can be loaded when the camera is on or off. exposure.
• If film is loaded with the camera off, all indicators in the data
panel will disappear after the number of frames remaining is 1. Wait for the film to completely rewind into the
displayed. cassette.
• Do not load film without an operational battery in the camera. • The frame counter will count down during rewind.
• will appear in the frame counter and will blink
If blinks in the data panel, open the chamber, then when the film is rewound.
remove the film.
- Your camera cannot load a cassette if the current VEI is ◗, ✖, or ■. 2. Turn the camera upside down and open the
- If a processed (VEI ■) or partially exposed (VEI ◗) cassette was film chamber.
loaded into this camera, the VEI has been changed to ✖.
3.Remove the cassette.
• If all indicators blink in the data panel, remove and reload the film. If
• The film’s VEI indicator will be ✖.
the film will not load, contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service
Facility. • Do not open the film chamber until the motor stops and
appears and blinks in the data panel.

FULL AUTO OPERATION

MANUAL REWIND
1.Open the front cover to turn the camera on.
• The flash is set to autoflash and will fire when necessary. Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished.

1.Gently press the manual rewind button.

2.Follow steps 1- 3 from automatic rewind.
2.Select the print format. The viewfinder will • Film cannot be reloaded after it has been rewound.
change to match your selection.
 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH SELF-TIMER
When you turn the camera on, autoflash or autoflash with red-eye reduction is The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after
set (whichever was last used) so the flash will fire automatically in low-light the shutter-release button is pressed.
situations.
1. Place the camera on a tripod and press
FLASH RANGE the self-timer button until appears in the
The range of the built-in flash depends on the film speed and the focal length data panel.
you are using. To ensure proper exposure, make sure your subject is positioned
within the flash range.
Focal Length ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO400
Wide 0.5 - 3.0 m 0.5 - 5.0 m 0.5 - 7.1 m
2. Center your subject in the focus frame,
1.64 - 9.84 ft 1.64 - 16.4ft 1.64 - 23.29 ft
Telephoto 0.5 - 1.9 m 0.5 - 2.7 m 0.5 - 3.8 m then press the shutter-release button.
1.64 - 6.23 ft 1.64 - 8.85 ft 1.64 - 12.46 ft.

SELECTING THE FLASH MODE

The following flash modes can be selected. • The self-timer indicator in the data panel and the self-
timer lamp will blink during the countdown, then glow
Autoflash just before the shutter releases.
Autoflash with red-eye reduction • Self-timer is automatically canceled after the shutter is
Manual fill-flash released.
• To stop the self-timer, press the self-timer button.
Flash cancel Cancel the self-timer mode by turning the camera off
Night portrait or pressing the self-timer button until disappears
from the data panel.
Landscape and

Press the flash-mode button until the desired indicator appears in the data panel.
• The flash mode remains after the picture is taken.

AUTOFLASH MODE
In autoflash mode, the flash fires automatically in low-light situations.

RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE DATE/TIME IMPRINTING

In this flash mode, the flash fires automatically in low-light situations and the red-
eye reduction lamp on the front of the camera blinks before the flash fires. Red- Your camera records date and time information on the film’s magnetic strip that
eye reduction reduces the “red-eye” effect which occurs when photographing certified photofinishers can imprint in the front and back of your photographs.
people in low light.
• Some labs can not imprint date and/or time information on the front of your photographs.
Press the flash mode button until appears See your photofinisher for a full description of available services.
• This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar through the year 2029.
in the data panel.
• Warn your subject that the red-eye reduction lamp will
blink before the picture is taken. IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME
*With the camera on and before taking the picture:
Press the date button until the data panel displays the
format you want to see on the print.
MANUAL FILL-FLASH MODE *The sequence is as follows:
The flash will fire with every shutter release regardless of lighting. This can be —> DATE —> TIME —> -- -- -- (no display)
used to reduce harsh, unflattering shadows on your subject’s face or illuminate
your subject when it is back-lit. • When -- -- -- is displayed in the data panel, no data
will be printed on the front of the print, but the date
and time of exposure will be imprinted on the back of
Press the flash-mode button until appears
the print.
in the data panel, then take the picture. • If the date/time display is blinking, date/time
information will not be imprinted. The date/time
information needs to be reset.

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

FLASH CANCEL MODE
1.Close the front cover to turn the camera off.
With flash-cancel, the flash will not fire. This mode should be used when
photographing twilight scenes or subjects that are beyond the flash range.

Press the flash-mode button until appears

in the data panel, then take the picture. 2.Press the date button to display the date.
• When the flash is canceled, shutter speeds may be
slow. Placing your camera on a tripod is recommended.

NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE 3.Press the select button until the item you
want to change blinks.
In night portrait mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light exposure • Each press of the select button causes the next item
so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night. The flash is set to blink.
to manual fill flash with red-eye reduction. The sequence is:
year - month - date - hour - minute - stops blinking
Press the flash mode button until appears 4.Press the adjust button to change the
in the data panel. blinking item.
• Press and hold the adjust button to change the value
• The shutter speed may be slow. Use of a tripod is
rapidly.
recommended.
5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all items are
correct.
6.Press the date button to set the updated
LANDSCAPE MODE information.

Use landscape mode to photograph distant scenes that are beyond the range of CHANGING THE DATE/TIME FORMAT
the flash or when photographing through glass. The flash is canceled and focus
is set to infinity.
1.Close the front cover to turn the camera
off.
Press the flash mode button until and
2.Press the date button to display the date.
appear in the data panel.
• The shutter speed may be slow. Use of a tripod is 3.Press and hold the select button until all
recommended. items in the date display blink.
4.Press the adjust button to change the
display format.
• The format sequences as follows:
D M`Y —> `YM D —> M D`Y
5.Press the date button to set the selected
format.
 TITLE IMPRINTING CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA
Two titles from the title list sheet can be preset for use while taking pictures. CLEANING
Either of the two preselected titles can be selected before the picture is taken. • Keep the AF and AE windows clean or the focus and/or exposure may not be
The selected title is recorded on the film's magnetic strip, then printed on the accurate.
back of the print by your certified Advanced Photo System lab. • If the camera body is dirty, gently wipe it clean with a soft, clean, dry cloth.
• Some labs may not be able to print the titles in all of the available languages. See your • To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if necessary,
photofinisher for details.
moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens in a
•Titles are displayed in the data panel as a title code. Please refer to the Title List for the
circular motion, starting from the center.
titles available with this camera. • Never place lens fluid directly on the lens.
*With the camera on and before taking the picture: • Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.
1.Press the title button to display the code • Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera.
for the title you want.
*The sequence is as follows:
STORAGE
When storing the camera for extended periods of time, please follow
—> Title-1 —> Title-2 —> -- -- -- (no display) these guidelines,
• Store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and
2. Take the picture. The magnetic data is chemicals. For very long periods, place the camera in an airtight container with
written and the selection is canceled for a silica gel drying agent.
the next frame. • Before using after prolonged storage, always check the camera’s operation to
make sure it is functioning properly.
PRESELECTING TITLES
Two title codes have been set into memory. You can change one or both title QUESTIONS AND SERVICE
codes at any time. • If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or
write to the Minolta distributor in your area.
1.Close the front cover to turn the camera • Do not open the film chamber or forcefully remove the cassette if the film
off. cannot be rewound. Contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.
2.Select the code for the title you want from • Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized Minolta
the title list sheet. Service Facility for details.

3.Press the title button to display the title BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS
code you want to change. • Check camera operation carefully or take test photographs.
• Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an equipment
malfunction.

FILM CASSETTE WARNING

4.Press the select button, the last digit of the The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores some data
magnetically. Do not place the cassette on or near anything that creates a
title code number will blink.
magnetic field, such as a television or stereo speakers.

CAMERA ERROR
If all the indicators in the data panel blink, or the data panel is blank and the
camera will not function with a fresh battery, remove and reinsert the battery. If
5.Press the adjust button to change its normal operation does not resume, or the camera malfunctions repeatedly,
value. contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.
• Press and hold the adjust button to change the value
rapidly.

6.Press the select button to make the next

digit blink, change its value using the
adjust button.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

7.Press the select button to make the Camera Type: IX240 Lens Shutter Camera
language code blink. Lens: 25-50mm f/4.8-9.1 power zoom lens
8.Press the adjust button to change the Focusing range: C/H: 0.5m - ∞ (1.64 ft - ∞)
language code. P Wide: 0.5m - ∞ (1.64 ft - ∞), P Tele: 1.0m - ∞ (3.28 ft - ∞)
Film speed range: ISO 25-3200
Metering range (ISO 200):
25mm: EV 4 - 16.2
9.When the title information is correct, press
50mm: EV 4 - 17
the title button.
Flash range(ISO 200):
25mm: 0.5 - 5.0m (1.64 ft.- 16.4 ft.)
50mm: 0.5 - 2.7m (1.64 ft. - 8.85 ft.)
Battery: One 3-volt CR2 lithium battery
Battery-condition indication:
3-stage indication
Battery performance:
LAB SERVICES Approx. 12 rolls (25 exp. roll w/ 50% flash)
Viewfinder: Magnification: 0.32X - 0.6X
Field of View (H format): 85% for subject at 3m (9.38 ft.)
To receive the best possible prints, take your film to a Dimensions: 104 x 65 x 39mm (4-1/8 x 2-5/8x 1-5/8 in.)
photolab displaying the Certified Advanced Photo System
Weight: 170g (6.0 oz.)
logo. Photofinishers displaying this logo have been
certified according to Advanced Photo System guidelines.
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of
printing and are subject to change without notice.
Certified photolabs will be able to provide the following services.
1.CHP - Print Format
Your film will be printed according to the format set when the picture
was taken.
2.Date and Title Imprinting
The date, time, and selected title are printed on the back of the picture
in the chosen format. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
3.PQI - Print Quality Improvement (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not
The lab will compensate (or not compensate) printing according to the approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
data recorded on the magnetic data strips. 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
4.Film is returned in the cassette against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
To keep the film dust free and aid in organization, film is returned in its radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
original film cassette. The VEI will be set to ■ to prevent accidental occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
loading reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
5.Index Print • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
An index print showing a numbered image of each frame is included • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
with your returned order. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
REPRINTS Regulations.
Images are always captured in the H format (High-Vision). You can select any This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU
of the three formats when ordering reprints. (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for
Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).