Minolta AF 101R Minolta F20R User manual

INSTRUCTIONMANUAL  -,
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NAMES OF PARTS
      1. Meter window*
      2. Autofocus windows* (AF 101R only)
      3. Viewfinder window*
      4. Red-eye-reductionlamp
      5. Flash
      6. Flash switch
      7. Lens*
      8. Main switch
      9. Back-coverrelease
    10. Shutter-releasebutton
    11. Framecounter
    12. Safe-loadsignal
    13. Rewind switch
                                                  *    14. Battery cover               Do not touch
    Viewfinder
    1 . Close-framingguides(AF 101R only)
   When your subject is closerthan 1 .8m (5.9ft.),the picture
    should be composedwithin this frame.
   2 OK famp
     3. Focusf rame (AF 101R only)
  CARE AND STORAGE
    o  lf the lens becomes dirty, clean it gently with a lens brush.
         lf necessary, moisten a sheet of lens tissue with one drop of
    lens-cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens. Never touch
     the lens surface with your fingers.
    o Never use alcohol or chemical solvents on the camera
    body.  lf it is dirty, wipe  it gently with a soft, clean, dry cloth.
    o Do not subject the camera to shock, high heat or humidity.
    o This camera is designed for use between -10 and 40oC
    (14 to 104"F.). Do not transfer the camera directly from an
    extremely cold to warm area, since condensation may form
     inside and prevent normal operation.
    o Do not let the camera get wet.
    o Do not let the camera come in contact with sand, salt or
    other grit.
    o When not in use, keep the camera in a cool, dry place
    away from dust and chemicals. For extended storage, place
    the camera in an airtight container with a drying agent such
    as silicagel.
    o Do not attempt  to disassemble or  repair the camera
     yourseff.
    o This camera's circuitry may switch off, even when a battery
     with  sufficient power  is installed. To resume operation,
    remove the battery and install it again.
    o To assure prompt service, please contact an authorized
    Minolta Service Center before shipping your camera for
     reparrs.
    o For more information about your camera, contact you local
    camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor or subsidiary

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o After you have taken the number of frames
     indicatedon the film cartridge(eg. 24 frames
    on a 24 exposureroll of film), you must rewind
     the film. Otherwise, additional pictures will
     overlap in the last frame.

    4. FLASH SWITCH
    The flash switch has three positions.

     Automatic
    The camera automaticallyfires the flash when-
     ever necessary(M).

    Manual Fill-Flash
     This mode is effective to balance the exposure of
    your subject with the relatively brighter back-
    ground. To use manual fill-flash,slide the flash
     switch to     ,   and hold  it while you take the
     picture(N).

     Flash Cancel
   When you're photographing twilight scenes or
     distant subjects that are beyond the flash range,
    cancel the flash. To cancel the flash, slide the
     flash switch to O  and hold it while you take the
     picture (O).
    o Make sure your subject is within the flash
    range listed below.

              AF101R         F 2OR
     rso100 1.2-3.0m/3.9-9.8ft.1.5-2.7m/ 4.9-8.8ift.
      rso400 1.2-6.0m/3.9-19.6ft.1.5-5.4m/ 4.9-18.3ft.

    5. REWIND
     1. Slide the rewind switch in the directionshown
     to start rewinding. The rewind switch will lock
    and the frame counter counts backwardsduring
    rewind (P).
     2. When rewinding is complete,the motor shuts
      off and the frame counter shows "S". Open the
    back cover and remove the film.
    o  lf the frame counter shows anything other than
     "S" when the rewind motor stops, DO NOT
   OPEN THE BACK COVER. Replace the bat-
     teries, slide the rewind switch, and wait  until
    rewind is completebeforeopeningthe back cover.
    o After you have taken the last picture, rewind
     the f ilm and turn off the camera to prevent battery
     drain.
    o Never pull the film out of the camera. Always
    use automaticrewind.

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BATTERYCAUTIONS
o Readand follow all warnings and instructionssupplied
by the battery manufacturer.
o When insertingbatteries,make sure that the (+)and (-)
terminalsface in the correctdirection.
o Never use batteries that show signs for leaking or
cracking.
o To prevent battery leakageor bursting, never mix bat-
teries of different types, brands,or ages.
o Used batteriesshould not be discardedin fire.
o Keep batteriesaway from children.

TECHNICALDETAILS
Lens: 28mm  f /5.6
Focusing
AF  1 O1 R:  Inf rared active-type autofocus; range. 1 .2m
(3.9ft.)to inf inity
F 20R:  Fixed focus; range: 1.5m (4.gft.)to infinity
Shutter speed: 1 / 125sec.
Film-speed range: ISO lW   to 4OO for DX-coded negative
film
Flash range (lSO 1OO)
AF 1O1 R: 1 .2 to 3m (3.9 to 9.8ft.)
F 20R:  1 .5 to 2.7m (4.9 to 8.8ft.)
Recycling time:  approx. 8sec.
Battery performance:  Alkaline cells: approx.20 rolls; (based
on Minolta's standard test method, using 24 exposure film
with fladh on 50% of exposures)
Dimensions: 1 1 8(W) x 63(H) x 42(D)mm
              (4-5/8 x 2-1/2 x 1-5l8in.)
  DATE model: 1 18(W) x 63(H) x 45.5(D)mm
            @-5/8 x 2-1/2 x 1-13/ 1 6in.)
Weight (without  Battery) :
  AF 101 R: 1 659 $-13/ 1 6oz.)
  DATE model: 1759 $-3/ 16o2.)
  F 2OR: 1609 (5-5/8oz.l
  DATE model: 17Og (6o2.)
Specifications are based on the latest information available
at the time of printing and are subject to change without
notrce.

(o)                FOR OWNERS OF OUARTZ DATA
D+ 5'5 E ,ti        BACK MODEL
                                 Using the data back you can record the date or time
                                        directly onto the film.

                            Names of Parts (O)
                   @ Data-back display
                                        €) MODE button
                   @ Year /Hour button
                   @ Month button
                   @ Day/Minute button

                             Mode Selection (R)
                                 Press the MODE button to select the data imprinting
                               mode, then take the picture. The data imprinting
                             mode will ehange as if f ustrated.
                   @ Date imprinting (Year,/month/daVl
                   @ Time imprinting (Hour/minute)
                   @ No imprinting

                                       Setting Data
                                  With the display in Date mode, press the y, M and D
                                   buttons to set the desired date (S).
                                 With the display in Time mode, press the Hr and Min     M o D E y M o
                                   buttons to set the desired time (T).          t/n oHr o  Mino
                                       Battery Replacement
                            Remove the battery cover by turning the screw with a
                                    small screwdriver (U). Take out the old battery and
 (r)                                   insert a fresh one, with the (+) side up as indicated on
                                     the battery chamber cover (V). Insert the cover into
                                   place and fasten with the screw (W). Following bat-
                                        tery replacement, reset the date and time.

                                 Care                                     and                                            Storage
                                            press                                  o Gently         t/nM O D €oHrY M o c  Mino                                                    the center of the button. Pressing the
                               edge with a sharp object may cause the button to
                                             stick.
                                  o This unit is designed for use between 4O and OoC
                                  (104 and 32"C).  At temperatures above or below
                                             this, the display and imprinted data may cause the
                                      display to temporary blacken.

                                Warning
                             Keep batteries away from children.





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