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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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Minolta
Model / document
Minolta RIVA Zoom 70EX Minolta Freedom Zoom 70EX
Document type
User manual
Language
English
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29
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6.2 MB
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Film cameras
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            RIVA ZOOM TOEX
 -          FREEDOM ZOOM 7OD(MINOLTA
  -                         INSTRUCTION MANUAL                    tr
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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.





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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
            * Do not touch
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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.
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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.
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I LOADING FILM
You should only use DX-coded, 35mm film with ISO ratings 25 to 3200.
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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.
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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.
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