Minolta VECTIS 260 - User Manual

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Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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.
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 25-65mm 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.
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 accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsi-
ble 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 FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate 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 occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• 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 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
Regulations.
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).
©1998 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and
Universal Copyright Convention
9222-2219-31 MM-B909
NAMES OF PARTS
FRONT
16. Format switch
17. Viewfinder*
18. Ready lamp
19. Zoom lever
20. Strap eyelet
21. Film-chamber door
22. Film-chamber release
23. Tripod socket
24. Battery-chamber door
BACK
DATA PANEL
1. Title marks
2. Ti t l e / D a t e / Time/ISO display
3. Battery-condition indicator
4. Frame counter
5. Remote-control mark
6. Self-timer mark
7. Flash-mode indicators
1. Focus frame
2. Close-framing guide
3. Ready lamp
VIEWFINDER
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. Remote-control window*
11. Lens*
12. Meter window*
13. AF windows*
14. Front cover
15. Self-timer/Remote-control/
Red-eye-reduction lamp
Ready lamp when 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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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Type: IX240 Lens Shutter Camera
Lens: 25-65mm f/4.3-10.4 power zoom lens
Focusing range: C/H: 0.5m - ∞ (1.64 ft. - ∞)
P Wide: 0.5m - ∞ (1.64 ft. - ∞), P Tele: 1.4m - ∞ (4.59 ft. - ∞)
Film speed range: ISO 25-3200
Metering range (ISO 200): Wide: EV 4 - 16.2, Tele: EV 4 - 17
Flash range (ISO 200): 25mm: 0.5 - 6.2m (1.64 ft.- 20.34 ft.)
65mm: 0.5 - 2.5m (1.64 ft. - 8.2 ft.)
Battery: One 3-volt CR2 lithium battery
Battery-condition indication: 3-stage indication
Battery performance: Approx. 12 rolls (25 exp. roll with 50% flash)
Viewfinder: Magnification: 0.32X - 0.76X
Field of View (H format): 85% for subject at 3m (9.38 ft.)
Dimensions: 104 x 65 x 38.5mm (4.09 x 2.56 x 1.52 in.)
Weight: 170g (6.0 oz.)
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are
subject to change without notice.
*Do not touch
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Summary

Advantages of the Advanced Photo System

Easier Film Loading

IX240 film features drop-in loading for simple and reliable camera loading.

New Print Formats

Classic, wider, and panorama print formats are available with APS cameras.

New Processing and Reprints

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

Camera Safety and Handling

General Warnings

Safety precautions regarding batteries, children, and product handling to prevent injury.

Camera Controls and Indicators

Front View

Identifies the front controls and features of the camera.

Back View

Identifies the back controls and features of the camera.

Data Panel Indicators

Details the indicators and displays found on the camera's data panel.

Viewfinder Layout

Explains the components and indicators visible within the camera's viewfinder.

Getting Started: Battery and Film

Inserting and Checking Battery

Instructions for inserting the battery and checking its power status.

Loading IX240 Film

Step-by-step guide for loading IX240 film into the camera.

Basic Camera Operation

Full Auto Operation

Guides users through taking pictures in full automatic mode.

Focus Hold Technique

How to lock focus on a subject outside the frame before recomposing.

Photographing Close Subjects

Guidance for taking pictures of subjects closer than 1.0m/3.28 ft.

Film Rewinding

Instructions for both automatic and manual film rewinding.

Using the Built-in Flash

Flash Range and Modes

Details flash range and how to select modes like autoflash, fill-flash, and cancel.

Special Flash Modes

Covers red-eye reduction, night portrait, and landscape flash modes.

Remote Operation and Settings

Self-Timer Function

Explains how to use the self-timer for delayed photo release.

Remote Control Usage

Guide to using the IR Remote Control RC-3 for remote operation.

Focus Hold with Remote

Using focus hold when operating the camera remotely.

Changing Remote Battery

Instructions for replacing the battery in the remote control.

Imprinting and Camera Care

Date and Time Imprinting

How to display and imprint date/time information on photographs.

Title Imprinting and Selection

Setting and selecting preset titles for imprinting on photo backs.

Setting Date and Time

Procedure for setting the camera's date, time, and calendar.

Changing Date;Time Format

How to change the display format for date and time.

Camera Cleaning and Storage

Instructions for cleaning the camera body, lens, and proper storage.

Troubleshooting Camera Errors

Steps for resolving common camera errors and malfunctions.

Lab Services for APS Film

Certified Photofinishing Services

Details on services like CHP, title imprinting, and PQI from certified labs.

Film Handling and Reprints

Information on film return, index prints, and ordering reprints.

Minolta VECTIS 260 Specifications

General

Focus	Autofocus
Exposure Modes	Program AE
Film Format	APS
Lens	Minolta Vectis lens
Lens Mount	Minolta Vectis
Aperture Range	f/4.5
Shutter Speed	2 - 1/500 sec
Metering System	Center-weighted
Flash	Built-in
Viewfinder	Real image zoom viewfinder
Power Source	CR2 lithium batteries