Minolta X-300 - Main Wvitch; Operating Button

3.
Replace the
cover and
screw it
in
clockwise
as far
as
it
wi
ll
go.
Main
wvitch
To
operate
the camera,
slide
the
main
switch
to
"ON".
When
you
have finished
taking
pictures,
move
the main
switch
to
"OFF"
to
prevent
accidental
expo-
sures
and
batte
ry
drain.
(tt
the
switch is
left
on,
however,
battery
drain occurs
only
when the
operat-
ing
button is
touched, so
you
may
want to
leave
it on to
avoid missing
unexpected
shots.)
Operating button
Touching
the
operation
button
(with
the main switch
on) activates
the camera's meter,
viewf
inder
LED
display, and exposure-control
sys-
tem. lf
proper
contact
is not
possible
(e.9.,
when wearing
gloves),
press
the operating
button
slightly.
The
shutter is released
when the
button
is
pressed
all the
way
down.
The
viewfinder
LED
display will
remain
on
for
15
sec. after
you
remove
your
f
inger.
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