Minolta Maxxum 8000i - Program Shift

The eyepiece cap slides over the eyepiece to
prevent stray light from entering the camera and
affecting exposure. It should be used whenever
the eyepiece is not shielded by your head, as
when using the self-timer or when operating
the camera by remote control. To attach the
eyepiece cap, first remove the eyepiece cup,
then slip the cap over the frame.
An accessory shoe cap is supplied that slips into
the accessory shoe to protect the contacts from
dust and grime. When using a flash unit, slip
the acccessory shoe cap into the eyepiece cap.
When using the sync terminal, the sync cap can
also be stored in the eyepiece cap, as shown.
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
No display in the data panel
Battery exhausted
Install a fresh battery.
when the camera is
switched on
Battery not installed correctly
Remove the battery and install
it correctly.
— appears in the data
panel's aperture indicator
Lens not attached correctly
Contacts on camera and/or
lens are dirty
Attach lens so that it locks in
place with a click.
Clean contacts with a dry, clean
cloth.
HELP displayed in the data
panel
Winding motor problem
Remove the battery, then
reinstall it.
Autofocus does not work or
the lens does not focus
when the shutter-release
button is pressed
Camera set to manual focus
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Lens' zooming grip is positioned
in the macro range
Lens is not attached correctly
Subject difficult to autofocus
Set the camera to autofocus
mode. !
Move the zooming grip back
into the zoom range.
Attach the lens so that it locks
in place with a click.
Focus manually.
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