Minolta Maxxum 3 Minolta DYNAX 3L User manual

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DYNAXMAXXUM33TNSTRUcTIoN MANUALtr

Thank you for purchasing this camera. Please take time to read this
manual so that you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.

This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and
distributed by Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed
by Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the
product and its accessories.


 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 responsible for compliance could void the user'S authority lo operate
 the bqurpmeht. tfris equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
  limits ioi a Class B Oigitai device, pursuant to Part '15 of the FCC Rules. These
  limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
  in a residential installaiion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
  radro frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
  instructiohs, m-ay cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
  there is no guarhntee that interference  will not occur in a particular installation.  lf
  this equipm6nt does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
  which can be determined by turning the equipment  off and on, the user is
  encouraged 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 eqiripment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
  receiver is connected.
   . Consult the dealer or an experienced radioffV technician  for help.
  This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.




                      This mark on the bottom of your camera is there to inform
                    you that this camera meets the requirements  of the EU
                                                      ( Eu ropean U nion) concerning     i nterference calrsing 9quipment
                        iegulations. CE stands for Conformit6 Europ6enne (European C€       Conformity).

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www.butkus.us FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
 Read and understand  all warnings and cautions before using this
 product.
         AwnRNING
 Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions,
 overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal
 injury. Do not ignore the following warnings.
 . Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
 . Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+l-) reversed.
 . Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
 . Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or
  moisture.
 . Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble batteries.
. Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.
. Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
  Do not use leaking batteries.  lf fluid from the batteries enters your '
  eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and
  contact a doctor. lf fluid from the batteries makes contact with your
  skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.
  Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during'
  disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.
' Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if
  a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.
. lmmediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the
 camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior,
  especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage
  circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The
  continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries.
 Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from'
  infants. contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

PROPER
         AWARNING
. Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around
  children not to harm them with the product or parts.
. Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. lt may damage eyesight.
. Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators.  lt may cause a distraction
  or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.
. Do not look at the sun or strong light sources directly through the
  viewfinder or lens. lt may damage your eyesight or cause
  blindness.
. Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with
  wet hands. lf liquid enters the product, immediately remove the
  batteries and discontinue use. The continued use of a product
  exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or                                    i'$
  electric shock.
. Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as
  gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable
  products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the
  product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause
  an explosion or fire.
.  lf the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue
  use. lmmediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn
  yourself. The continued use of a damaged product or part may
 cause injuries.
. Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are
  required.

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           ACAUTION
      . Do not point the product directly at the sun. lf sunlight is focused
             inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens capI     on an,     when the product is not in use.
      . Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such
      as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. lt may damage the
       product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused
      by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.
      .  lf batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.
      . Do not fire the flash while  it is in contact with people or objects.
      The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may
      cause burns.

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NAMES OF PARTS
      Data Panel
   Flash-mode indicators (32)             Subject-program indicators (37)
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          nrtott"sh with red-eye reduction       [Al Landscape     orly
           Fin ftash                             [?-]ctose-uR      t
      t.   fitt flash with red-eye reduction        Itlspo't.
                                                                             portrait  / Night scene @ Flasn cancel                               l$lr.righ't

    Wireless  /          flash indicator (48)            Battery condition indicator (15)



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Date / time
display' (17)                                           Frame counter (25)
                                                          Film transport signals (25)Single frame I
Continuous advance                                Cartridge mark (25)
indicator (41)                            Program-mode indicator (28)
Self-timer indicator (41 )                   Manual-focus indicator (47)
Remote-control  indicator' (44

1 Available on the remote-control model only.
2 Available on the quartz-date model only.
The quartz-date model is equipped with remote-control  function.
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        Viewfinder

Spot-focus area (46)                        Wide focus frame (28)





Flash signals (33)                               Focus signals (29)

Focus signals
   O Steady        Focus is confirmed and locked.
                      Focus is confirmed with a moving subject. The camera
     (ot Steady         continues to focus while the shutter-release button is
                      pressed partway down.
  O Blinks         Focus. The cannotshutter beis lockedconfirmed.(p. 31)

Flash signals
                       Flash is charged and will fire when the shutter-       Steaoy    t                  release button is pressed.
                       Flash output was sufficient to provides correct expo-           atint<s     I                   SUTE.
    When the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was
      not within the flash range. Please check the flash range (p. 32).

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QUICK OPERATION
1. Insert the batteries (p.
. This14). camera uses two CR2
   lithium batteries.




2. lf the camera is the quartz date
   model, set the date and time,
. Theandclockimprintingand calendarformatare (p.oowered16).
  by the camera's batteries.



3. Attach the lens (p.221.. Align the red mounling index on the lens
  with the one on the camera. Carefully
   insert the lens into the mount and turn  it
  clockwise  until it clicks into the locked
   position.




4. Slide the main switch to the on
   position.





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5. Open the back cover and
. Alignload thethefilmfilmtip (p.with23).the red
   mark, then close the back
   cover.



6. Center the subject in the wide
  focus frame. lf using a zoom
   lens, rotate the zooming ring to
. Theframecamerathe subjectwill focus (p.and28).set exposure
  automatically when the shutter release
  button is pressed partway down.



7. When the focus signal appears
   in the viewfinder, press the
  shutter-release button all the
  way down to take the picture (p.
. Use281.focus lock  if your subject is off-
  center and outside the focus frame
   (p.30).





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BATTERIES

Installing the Batteries
The camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for all camera
ooeralrons.
1. Slide the battery-chamber release as
  shown, and open the door.



2. Insert the batteries with the polarities
  as indicated by the illustration next to-j\
  the battery chamber.

3. Glose the battery-chamber door and
  push until it clicks into place.
.  Setting the camera down with the battery-chamber door open may damage
. theReadcamera.the for proper and safe use section (p. 5) before using batteries.





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Battery Condition Indicators
Slide. A batterythe mainindicatorswitchappearsto onon theposition.data panel
   indicating the power status of the batteries.


                  \,ri                        Fu   I l-battery ind icator.                          . Power is sufficient for all camera operations. or;o E  P:-..1-'                                t\

                        Half-battery indicator blinks.                          . Power is low. All functions are operational, but
                             the batteries should be reolaced soon. Flash
                                 recycling time may be slow.
                        Half-battery indicator blinks and no other
                          .indicatorsPower is insufficientappear onfor thecameradataooerationpanel. and
 t                           the shutter is locked. Reolace the batteries.

    lf the data panel is blank, the batteries may be dead or installed incorrectly.
  Occasionally, the battery-condition indicator will give a false low-battery-
  power warning, even though there is enough power capacity. Turn the
  camera on and off a few times to reset the display.





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DATE AN D TIM E SETTING  - FoR        oF THE QUARTZ-DATE MoDEL
                                 'WNERS

The quartz-date function records the date or time in the lower-left
corner of the photograph. The quartz date back has an automatic cal-
endar through the year 2039..  lmprinted data may be difficult to read if the lower-left corner of the
. photographOnly use theisdatabrightbackor non-uniform.in temperatures between 0o to 50"C (32" lo 122'F).. Since the date is recorded when the film is advanced to the next frame,
  sometimes the last frame of the roll will not have the date printed on  it.





Names of Parts for Date and Time Setting
                           Date button
                              Use this button to change the imprinting
                                        format.
                             Select button
                              Use this button to select the item to be
                                   changed.
                           Adjust button
                              Use this button to change the date and
                                    time values.
. Gently press these buttons using a blunt object like a pen. A sharp object
  may cause damage.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING  - FoR oWNERS oF THE QUARTZ-DATE MoDEL

 8. Press the select button to select the hour.    . The display will be changed from date to time.
    . The hour register will blink. The initial setting is 0.
    .  Confirm the date when adjusting the clock to a
       different time zone or near midnioht.     F
 9. Press the adjust button to change the hour
    value.
     .. The data back has a 24-hour clock 3pm is 15.10. Press the select button to select the   -f\-w
    minute.
    . The minute register will blink. The initial setting is 00.
11. Press the adjust button to change the
   minute value.

12. Press the select button to set the clock and                                          t                                           -';--    calendar.                                                           orlo                              o                           P   -,             |    .     The data panel will stop blinking and return to the                                                    --                                                       --                                                    --
    .  initialPressingdisplay.the shutter-release button partway down or pressing the date button
        will also set the clock and calendar.
    . To synchronize the camera to another clock, set the minute register to the
     upcoming time and press the adjust button when the other clock reaches that
       time.

Selecting the lmprinting Format
.PressThe displaythe datechangesbuttonas tofollows:choose the date imprinting format.
    No imprinting               Year/ Month/ Day          DaylHourlMinute

                                                                               EI                                                      AUTot                    P-                                    fi'l1 ir,-,                                                                                      i\:''tE          P -            t-'1

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Changing the Date Format


1.  Press and hold the select button for 3 seconds until the
   date on the data panel blinks.

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2. Press the adjust button to change the format.
  . The format will change in the following sequence:
   Year/ Month/ Day           Month/ DaylYear            Day/ Month/ Year



3. Press the shutter-release button
  partway down to set the format.




Storing the Date and Time Setting When Changing Batteries
 lf the date imprinting display ( - -- --) blinks
after changing the batteries, the clock and cal-
endar have been reset. To prevent this, just
before changing batteries slide the main
switch from off to on, and then to off again tostore the date and time setting in the cam-         \-iffi
era's internal memory.

ATTACHING THE STRAP

                                                          Evepiece cap1. Confirm the eyepiece cap is aftached
   to the strap. The strap is threaded 4  through the caP to Prevent loss.
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2. With the visible protrusions on the                                                 Holder rino
   inside of the holder ring oriented as
  shown, pass the tip of the strap
  through the ring.            _.w



3. Pass the tip of the strap through the
  camera's strap eyelet from below.    .  Attach the strao so the tio comes between the
    .  straoThe eyepieceand the camera.cap should be on the same side of
      the camera as the flash mode button.


4. Pass the tip of the strap through the
  holder ring.    .   lf the ring is tight, fold the strap, and slide the
      holder ring over the tip (1). Hold the strap, and
       slide the holder ring in the direction shown (2).





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5. Pass the tip of the strap
  through the buckle and pull to
  tighten.    .  Leave some slack in the camera strap (A)
     so the tip may be threaded through the
      buckle easily.


6. Push the holder ring toward the
  strap eyelet to secure the strap
  to the camera.    .  Repeat with the other end of the camera
       strap.





 Camera Notes
 Take care not to cover the lens or flash with the strap when using the cam-
 era. When changing film, be careful not to catch the strap in the camera
 when closino the back cover.





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LENS

Attaching the Lens
This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 56 for informa-
tion on which lenses are compatible with this camera.
1. Remove the body and rear lens
   caps.




2. Align the red mounting index on
  the lens and camera body.
   Carefully insert the lens into the
  mount, then turn it clockwise until
     it clicks into the locked position.    . Do not insert the lens at an angle.
    . Do not oress the lens release button when
      mounting the lens. The lens will not                    www.butkus.us
     couple properly.

Removing the Lens
While pressing the lens release, turn
the lens counter-clockwise  until  it
stops. Carefully remove the lens.    .  Replace the cap on the lens and attach
      the body cap or another lens to the
      camera.

. Never force the lens. lf it does not fit, check its orientation with the index
   marks. When removing, make sure the lens release is pressed  all the way
. down.Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and
   mirror.
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FILM

Loading the Film
The camera automatically sets the correct film speed (lSO) with DX-
code film. Always load or remove the film under subdued light to
reduce the chances of fogging..   lf non-DX-coded  film is used, the camera will use the last DX-coded  film's
. MoreISO setting.than 40 exoosures can not be taken on one roll with this camera.
  When using 72-exposure  film, the camera will start to rewind the film after
. 40Do exoosuresnot use Polaroidhave beenInstantmade.35mm film. Winding problems may occur.. Do not use infrared film in this camera. The camera's frame counter sensor
   will fog infrared film.

1. Check the film window before
   loading film to confirm the camera
   is empty.                                                                                                                                                                                     ii.
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2. Press the back-cover release to
  open the back cover.              $l

FILM

3. Insert the film cartridge into the
    film chamber.    .  With the top of the cartridge down, insert
      the film at an angle into the bottom of the
       film chamber. Push the cartridge into the
     chamber until it clicks into olace.


4. Extend the leader between the
   guide rails to the index mark.    .  Hold the film cartridge down so that the
       film lays flat.
    .   lf the film tip extends beyond the index
      mark, take the cartridge out and rewind
      the excess film back into the cartridoe.





5.  Close the back cover.    . The camera automatically advances the
    .  filmTaketocarethe firstnot toframe.catch the camera strap
     when closing the back cover.





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