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Minolta RIVA Zoom 70EX Minolta Freedom Zoom 70EX User manual
User manual for Minolta RIVA Zoom 70EX Minolta Freedom Zoom 70EX. 29 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Brand
- Minolta
- Model / document
- Minolta RIVA Zoom 70EX Minolta Freedom Zoom 70EX
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 29
- File size
- 6.2 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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- Not specified in catalog
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RIVA ZOOM TOEX
- FREEDOM ZOOM 7OD(MINOLTA
- INSTRUCTION MANUAL trView original page 1Page 2 · Read text
Congratulations on your purchase of this Minolta camera. This manual gives you short
explanations for each function, plus all the information you'll need to understand and
operate this camera properly.
To begin taking pictures in the easiest way possible, read Getting Started. Later, when
you're ready to learn how to use the camera's other buttons and functions to improve
your pictures, move along to Advanced Operation.
NAMES OF PARTS
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Y:-'- 7. Meter-cell window*
!; 8. Autofocus windows* 9. Lens*
10. Macro control
1 1. Red-eye-reduction,/self-timer lamp
12. Viewfinder window*
13. Flash
14. Back-cover release
1 5. Viewfinder eyepiece
16. Focus lamp
17. Flash lamp
18. Power button
1 9. Manual-rewind button
20. Film window
21. Battery cover
22. Strap eyelet
23. Back cover
24. Tripod socket
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1. Focus frame 3. Focus lamp:
Camera focuses on the subjects Glowing: Focus is locked.
within this frame. Blinking: Subject is too close.
2. Close-framing guides 4. Flash lamp
When your subject is closer than Glowing: Flash will fire with
O.9m (2.9 ft.) at 35mm or 1.3m next picture.
(4.3 ft.) at 7Omm, the picture Blinking Camera-shake warn-
should be composed within this slowly: ing.
frame. Blinking Flash is charging.
quickly:
I TNSERTTNG BATTERY
Your camera uses a 3-volt lithium battery (CRl23A/ DLl23A)that supplies power for all
camera operations.
BATTERY CAUTIONS
o Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manu-
facturer.
o Keep batteries away from children.
o Do not attempt to disassemble, recharge, short out, or subject batteries to high
temperatures or fire.View original page 7Page 9 · Read text
a coin to open the battery cover.E Usep Insert the battery as shown on the inside of the battery chamber and snap the cover closed.View original page 9
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LOW-BATTERY SYMBOL
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I LOADING FILM
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release.E Open the back cover by sliding down the back-coverp Place the film cartridge, bottom first, into the film chamber as shown.
Always load your film in the shade or away from direct sunlight.
Polaroid instant 35mm films cannot be used.View original page 10Page 12 · Read text
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the film to the "FILM TlP" mark.
lf the film extends too far, gently push the excess back
into the cartridge.
p Snap the back cover closed.
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!f O blinks in the data panel, ihe film w'as incorrectly' loaded. Open the back
cover and re-load the film.View original page 12Page 26 · Read text
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