Minolta FREEDOM ZOOM 150 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Minolta FREEDOM ZOOM 150 Specifications

General

Film Type	35mm
Focus	Autofocus
Focusing System	Active autofocus
Film Advance	Automatic
Type	Compact Camera
Film Format	35mm
Flash	Built-in
Shutter Speed	1/4 - 1/500 sec
Viewfinder	Optical

Summary

Safe and Proper Use

Safety Warnings and Cautions

Critical warnings regarding battery use, potential hazards, and cautions about lens retraction.

Getting Started

Inserting the Battery

Step-by-step guide to installing the camera battery.

Loading the Film

Instructions for correctly loading 35mm film into the camera.

Core Shooting Functions

Full-Auto Operation

Guide to using the camera in automatic shooting mode.

Flash Photography

Flash Range and Red-Eye Reduction

Details flash range and the red-eye reduction mode.

Additional Features

Self-Timer and Continuous Drive

How to select and use self-timer and continuous shooting modes.

Remote Control Operation

Guides on remote control usage, cancellation, and focus hold.

Quartz Date Model Functions

Imprinting Date or Time

How to record date or time onto pictures.

Setting Date and Time

Step-by-step guide to setting the date and time.

Camera Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Procedures

Service and Troubleshooting

Camera Error Indicators