Minolta Co., Ltd.

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Products Co., Ltd. 368 Minolta Road, Songjiang, Shanghai, China
E INSTRUCTIION MANUAL 9222-2449-11 MM-C105 © 1999 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and Printed in Malaysia
Universal Copyright Convention

Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera. This camera is equipped
with functions to suit all your photographic needs. Before using your PROPER CARE AND USE
new camera, please take the time to read through this instruction
manual for it contains information important to the proper use and care • Do not fire the flash if your subject is closer than the minimum flash
of your camera. distance stated in the manual.
• Do not subject the camera to shock, extreme heat or high humidity.
• Do not let the camera get wet.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE • Do not let the camera come in contact with sand, salt, or other grit.
• This camera is designed for use between -10 and 40 °C (14 to
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. 104 F).
• At colder temperatures, the data panel response time may be slow.
WARNING At higher temperatures the display may temporarily darken. It will
restore when the temperature normalizes.
• If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a lens brush. If necessary,
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use. moisten a sheet of lens tissue with one drop of lens-cleaning fluid
• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual. and gently wipe the lens. Never touch the lens surface with your
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.
• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
fingers.
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble. • Never use alcohol or chemical solvents on the camera body. If it is
• Follow local codes for battery disposal. Tape over lithium battery contacts dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
before disposal. • When not in use, keep the camera in a cool, dry place away from
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near dust and chemicals. For extended storage, place the camera in an
young children. airtight container with a drying agent such as silica gel.
• For more information about your camera, contact your local camera
Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from dealer or the Minolta distributor in your area.
young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is
swallowed.
Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...
• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is
exposed.
• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.

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.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTION
Lens: 38-90mm f/4.8 - 10.8 Construction: 4 elements, 4 groups
The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or Auto Power Off
is activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may Focus: Active AF
cause injury. Focusing range: Wide: 1m - ∞ (3.3 ft. -∞), Telephoto: 1.1m - ∞ (3.6 ft.- ∞)
Exposure: Programmed Autoexposure, Average metering; Metering
range (ISO 100): wide: EV 6.5-12.5, tele: EV 8.9 - 15;
Film speed setting: Automatic for DX-coded negative film.Non-DX coded film
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must set to 100.
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired Film speed range: ISO 100, 200 or 400
operation. 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 Film transport: Auto advance to first frame, auto rewind, manual start of
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful rewind possible.
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
Flash: Built-in flash, Recycling time: approx. 8 sec.; Range (ISO
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
100): Wide: 1.0 - 4.5m (3.3 - 14.8 ft.), Telephoto: 1.1 - 2.0m
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause (3.6 - 6.6 ft.)
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the Viewfinder: Albada zoom finder with bright frame; Diopter: -1 diopter
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures: Battery: One 3-volt CR123A or DL123A lithium battery; Battery
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. performance: Approx. 12 rolls (24 exp. roll w/ 50% flash
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
use)
connected. Dimensions: 120.5 x 71 x 48.5mm (4.7 x 2.8 x 1.9 in.)
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies the Canadian ICES-003. Weight (without batteries): 225g (7.9 oz.), Date model: 235g (8.3 oz.)
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of
printing and are subject to change without notice.

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 FOR OWNERS OF THE DATE MODEL NAMES OF PARTS
This feature lets you to record the date or time onto the lower-right
portion of the picture. It has an automatic calendar through the year 1. Self-timer/Remote-control**/Red-eye FRONT
2049. reduction lamp
• Imprinted data may be difficult to read if the area over which it is superimposed is bright 2. Meter window*
or non-uniform. 3. AF windows*
• Do not use the data back when temperatures exceed the operating range of 0° to 40°C 4. Viewfinder window*
(32° to 104°F). 5. Flash*
6. Remote-control receiver*/**
1. MODE button 7. Back-cover release
2. SELECT button 8. Lens*
3. ADJUST button 9. Tripod socket

** Remote-control models only.

1 2 3 * Do not touch.

IMPRINTING THE DATE AND TIME BACK

1 Press the MODE button to choose the data 10. Manual-rewind button
imprinting format. 11. Main switch
• The display will change as shown. 12. Flash-mode button
• When -- -- -- is displayed in the data panel, no data will 13. Data panel
be printed on the print. 14. Self-timer/remote-control** button
15. Shutter-release button
16. Zoom lever
17. Strap eyelet
18. Battery-chamber door
19. Film window
20. Date buttons (DATE model only)
21. Flash lamp (green)
22. Viewfinder*
23. Back cover

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE DATA PANEL

1 Use the SELECT button to move between
different parts of the displayed data. The 1. Flash-mode indicators
selected part will blink indicating that it is 2. Self-timer indicator
the data to be changed. 3. Remote-control indicator**
4. Battery-condition indicator
5. Frame counter
6. Film-transport signals
7. Cartridge mark

2 Press the ADJUST button to change the

data to the correct value. Data continues
changing as long as you hold down the
button.
• In Time mode, pressing the ADJUST button while the
colon is blinking resets the second counter to 00. VIEWFINDER

1. Image frame
3 When all data is correct, press the SELECT 2. Focus frame
3. Flash lamp (green)
button until the data stops blinking.
Glows: Flash is ready
• Reset the time and date after changing the battery.
Blinks: Flash charging

Step
ATTACHING THE STRAP
Attach the strap as shown.

This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the
EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE
stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

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 Step Step
INSERTING THE BATTERY TAKING PICTURES

Your camera uses one 3-volt CR123A or

1 Press the Main switch to turn the camera
DL123A lithium battery to supply power for all
on.
camera operations.

1 Open the battery-chamber door using a

coin or similar object.
2 Insert the battery – side first as shown,
2 Align your subject within the focus frame
then snap the battery-chamber door closed.
• Before opening the battery-chamber door, make sure
and press the W side of the zoom lever to
the camera is off. move toward wide angle or the T side to
• Remove batteries + side first. move toward telephoto.
• Your subject must be at least 1m (3.3 ft.) away from the
lens in Wide and 1.1m (3.6 ft.) away in Telephoto.
• Do not hold the lens barrel; focus may not be accurate.
BATTERY WARNING
Power is sufficient for all the camera operations.
3 Press the shutter-release button partway
• Eath time the camera is turned on, a symbol will appear down.
briefly in the data panel. • For vertically framed pictures, hold the camera so the
flash is on top.

If the blinking low-battery symbol appears in the

data panel with the other indicators, you can still
use the camera, but the battery will have to be
replaced soon.

If the blinking low-battery symbol appears alone,

you cannot use the camera until you replace the 4 When the green flash lamp glows, gently
battery. The shutter cannot be released. press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take the picture.
• If all indicators blink in the data panel or the camera will not function with a fresh battery, • The flash will automatically fire in low light.
remove the battery then reinsert it. If normal operation does not resume, or the camera • The film is automatically advanced to the next frame.
malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility. • After the number of frames specified on the film
cartridge have been taken (ex. 24 or 36), additional
exposures may overlap.
AUTO POWER OFF:
To conserve power, the camera will shut down and the lens will retract if it is FOCUS HOLD
not operated for more than 8 minutes. Press the main switch to restore power.
• Do not obstruct the lens while it is retracting. When your subject is located outside the focus
frame, you can first lock focus on your subject, then
recompose the picture as desired.
1 Align the subject within the focus frame and
press the shutter-release button partway
down.
Step
LOADING THE FILM
2 Without lifting your finger, recompose the
Use only 35mm, negative film rated ISO 100, 200, picture then press the shutter-release button
or 400. Non DX-coded film is set to ISO 100.
all the way down to take the picture.
• Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding
• Lift your finger from the shutter-release button to cancel
problems may occur.
focus hold.

1 Slide the back-cover release down to open

the back cover and place the film cartridge
Step
into the film chamber.
REWINDING THE FILM
The film will rewind automatically after the last
• Always load and unload the film in subdued light.
frame has been exposed.
When appears and blinks in the data
2 Extend the film tip to the “FILM TIP” mark, panel, open the back cover and remove the
making sure it lays flat. film.
• If the film tip extends past the mark, gently push the
excess film back into the film cartridge.
If rewind stops before the film has been completely rewound, all
indicators blink. DO NOT OPEN THE BACK COVER. Insert a fresh
battery then press the manual-rewind button.
3 Close the back cover.
MANUAL REWIND
• The film automatically advances to the first To begin rewind before the end of the roll,
frame and appears in the data panel. turn the camera on and gently press the
manual-rewind button.
• If the film has been loaded improperly, cartridge mark
appears and will blink in the data panel and the
shutter will remain locked. Open the back cover and
repeat the loading procedure.

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 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
Autoflash mode, fill-flash mode, Flash cancel mode, night portrait mode or LANDSCAPE/NIGHT VIEW MODE
landscape/night view mode can be selected.

Press the flash-mode button until the The focus is set to infinity and the flash is
canceled. Use this mode when photographing
desired indicator appears in the data
landscapes, night scenes, or through glass.
panel.
The sequence is as shown.

RED-EYE REDUCTION FEATURE

The red-eye reduction lamp on the front of the camera will glow while the Press the flash-mode button until
shutter-release button is pressed part-way down to help reduce the red-eye appears in the data panel, then take the
effect in flash pictures. picture.
• At twilight or night, place your camera on a tripod.
AUTOFLASH MODE Shutter speeds may be slow.
When you turn the camera on, the built-in flash is set to autoflash.
The flash will fire automatically when necessary, such as low-light
situations.
POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN TAKING FLASH PICTURES
Press the flash-mode button until appears in
the data panel, then take the picture. FLASH LAMP
While pressing the shutter-release button partway down:
• The green flash lamp will glow when the flash is charged and ready.
• When the green flash lamp blinks, the flash is charging. Wait until it glows steadily, then
take the picture.

FILL-FLASH MODE

The flash will fire regardless of lighting. This

can be used to reduce harsh shadows or
illuminate back-lit subjects. FLASH RANGE
Make sure your subject is positioned within the flash range listed below.

Focal Length Flash Range

Press the flash-mode button until appears
ISO 100 Wide (W) 1.0 - 4.5m (3.3 - 14.8 ft.)
in the data panel, then take the picture.
Tele (T) 1.1 - 2.0m (3.6 - 6.6 ft.)

ISO 400 Wide (W) 1.0 - 9.0m (3.3 - 29.6 ft.)

Tele (T) 1.1 - 4.0m (3.6 - 13.2 ft.)

FLASH CANCEL MODE

SELF-TIMER
With flash-cancel, the flash will not fire. Use The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10
this mode when photographing twilight seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed.
scenes, subjects beyond the flash range, or
when flash photography is prohibited. 1 Place the camera on a tripod and press the
self-timer button until appears in the
data panel.

Press the flash-mode button until appears

in the data panel, then take the picture.
• Shutter speeds may be slow. Use of a tripod is
recommended.
2 Align your subject within the focus frame,
then press the shutter-release button.

• The self-timer indicator in the data panel will blink and

the self-timer lamp will blink slowly during the
NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE countdown, then rapidly, then glow just before the
shutter releases.
• Self-timer mode is automatically canceled after the
The camera balances the flash and existing shutter is released.
light exposure so you can take beautiful • To stop the self-timer, press the self-timer button until
pictures of people at sunset or at night. disappears from the data panel or turn the camera
off.

Press the flash-mode button until

appears in the data panel, then take the
picture.
• Shutter speeds may be slow. Use of a tripod is
recommended.

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