Minolta VECTIS 200 - User Manual

NAMES OF PARTS
FRONT
15. Format switch
16. Viewfinder*
17. Ready lamp
18. Zoom lever
19. Strap eyelet
20. Film-chamber door
21. Film-chamber release
22. Tripod socket
23. Battery-chamber door
BACK
DATA PANEL
1. Ti t l e / D a t e / Time/ISO display
2. Title marks
3. Battery-condition indicator
4. Frame counter
5. Self-timer indicator
6. Cassette mark
7. Flash-mode indicators
1. Focus frame
2. Close-framing guide
3. Ready lamp
VIEWFINDER
Attach the strap as shown.
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Instruction Manual
ATTACHING THE STRAP
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
WARNING
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.
• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
• Tape over lithium battery contacts before disposal. Follow local codes
for battery disposal.
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young
children.
Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from 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.
The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or Auto Power Off is
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.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS
• This camera is designed for use for -10 to 40°C (14 to 104°F).
• 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
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.
• 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.
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
Photo System™ cameras. Your new light-weight, compact camera
features title imprinting, film-chamber lock, and a 25-50mm zoom lens.
This manual has been designed to help you understand the operation
of your camera and its functions. Please familiarize yourself with the
names of the controls and their locations on the camera, then read this
manual thoroughly.
New processing…
In addition to returning your prints in the format
you selected, certified photofinishers will return
your Advanced Photo System film in its original
cassette with an index print. To order reprints,
simply choose the images you want from the
index print. No more searching through negatives
to find the right frame.
Advanced Photo System™ is a trademark of the
five system developing companies.
Easier to load…
Advanced Photo System cameras use the new
IX240 type film. This new film features drop-in-
loading to make loading your camera simple, the
first time, every time. Indicators on the cassette
tell you and your camera if the film is unexposed,
partially exposed, exposed, or processed.
Advantages of the Advanced Photo System
New print formats…
Classic C print, wider H print, and panorama P print formats are available with
Advanced Photo System cameras.
1. Shutter-release button
2. Title button
3. Date button
4. Data panel
5. Self-timer/Select button
6. Flash-mode/Adjust button
7. Manual-rewind button
8. Flash*
9. Viewfinder window*
10. Lens*
11. Meter window*
12. AF windows*
13. Front cover
14. Self-timer/Red-eye reduction lamp
Ready lamp with the shutter-release button pressed half-way down.
Glows: Camera is ready
Blinks quickly: Subject is too close
Blinks slowly: Camera-shake warning
Off: Flash is charging
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Summary

Advantages of the Advanced Photo System

Easier Film Loading

New IX240 film features drop-in loading with status indicators on the cassette.

New Print Formats

Classic C, wide H, and panorama P print formats are available with APS cameras.

Simplified Processing

Film returned in original cassette with index print for easy reordering of prints.

Proper and Safe Use

General Safety Warnings

Covers warnings about battery handling, children, and potential hazards.

Operating Conditions

Details on temperature, humidity, and cold weather usage for optimal performance.

Camera Operations

Inserting and Checking Battery

Instructions for inserting, replacing, and checking the battery power status.

Loading Film

Step-by-step guide for loading IX240 film and understanding visual indicators.

Focusing Techniques

Covers focus lock and shooting closer subjects with distance guides.

Full Auto Operation

Guide to framing, zooming, and taking pictures in automatic mode.

Rewinding Film

Instructions for automatic and manual film rewinding.

Using the Built-in Flash

Flash Range

Details the effective range of the built-in flash based on film speed and focal length.

Selecting Flash Modes

Explains how to select and use modes like Autoflash, Red-eye Reduction, and Fill-flash.

Specific Flash Modes

Covers Autoflash, Red-eye Reduction, Manual Fill-flash, Flash Cancel, Night Portrait, and Landscape modes.

Self-Timer and Date;Time Imprinting

Using the Self-Timer

Guide to using the self-timer for delayed shutter release.

Date and Time Imprinting

Instructions on recording and imprinting date/time information on film.

Setting Date and Time

Step-by-step guide to set the camera's internal clock and calendar.

Title Imprinting and Lab Services

Title Imprinting

How to select and imprint titles onto the print.

Preselecting Titles

Procedure to change or set up to two preselected title codes.

Lab Services

Information on certified labs and services like CHP, Date/Title Imprinting, and PQI.

Camera Care and Specifications

Camera Care

Guidelines for cleaning and storing the camera to ensure longevity.

Troubleshooting

Information on camera errors, film cassette warnings, and service inquiries.

Technical Specifications

Detailed specs including lens, film speed, flash range, battery, and dimensions.

Minolta VECTIS 200 Specifications

General

Film Format	APS (Advanced Photo System)
Focus	Autofocus
Flash	Built-in flash
Film Loading	Automatic
Film Rewind	Automatic
Lens	28-80mm zoom
Viewfinder	Optical
Exposure Control	Programmed auto exposure