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Minolta Zoom 160C User manual
User manual for Minolta Zoom 160C. 64 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Minolta
- Model / document
- Minolta Zoom 160C
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 64
- File size
- 8.3 MB
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- Film cameras
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Thank you for your purchasing this For Proper and Safe Use .......... .-...... 4
Minolta camera. Before using your
new camera, please take the time to GETTING STARTED
read through this instruction manual Names of Parts ............... 10
for it contains important information Attaching the Camera Strap ............ 14 lnserting the Battery ....... 15on the use and care of your camera.
Battery-condition Indicator .............. 1 6
Loading the Fitm ............. 17
BASIC OPERATION
Fully Automatic Operation ......... .....20
Focus Lock......... ............ 24
Focusing Range...... .........25
Special Focusing Situations ............ 26
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ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX
Selecting the Flash Mode................ 32 Care and Storage ........... 55 Flash Range ................. 34 Technical Specifications .................. 60
Autoflash .... 35
Autoflash with Red-eye Reduction 36
Fill-flash ......37
Flash cancel ................. 38
Night Portrait ........... ....39
Self-timer ,i................ ......40
Continuous Advance... ....42
For Owners of the Quartz-date model..
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Date and Time lmprinting ..............44
Remote Control Operation ............ 50View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
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Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
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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 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
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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. Take the product to a Minolta
Service Facility when repairs are required.
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.
Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children,
not to harm them with the product or parts.
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Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. rt 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 directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. 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
inquiry through fire or 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 aJalcohol,
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
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Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
CAUT|ON a 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.
lens retracts when the camera is turned off or the auto-power-off function' The
is activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury.
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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lf this equipment 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 equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/Tv technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the
requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference
causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformit6C€ Europ6enne (European Conformity).View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
AF window. Viewfinder window*
Meter window.
Flash* (p. 32) Remote-control
receiver* (p. 50) Lens*(Quartz-date model only)
Back-cover release (p. 17)
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Tripod socket Self -ti mer/Remote-control
lamp* (p. 41,52) Manual-rewind button (p. 31)
. This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these
surfaces clean. Refer to the care and storage section at the back of this manual (p. 55).
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AF window. Viewfinder window*
Meter window*
Flash. (p. 32) Remote-control
receiver* (p. 50) Lens*(Quartz-date model only)
Back-cover release (p. 17)
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Tripod socket
lamp* (p. 41, 52) Manual-rewind button (p. 31)
. This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these
surfaces clean. Refer to the care and storage section at the back of this manual (p. 55).
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DATA PANEL All indicators are displayed for clarity.
Date/Time display (p. 44)
(Quartz-Date model only) Battery-condition indicator (p. 1 6)
Remote-control indicator (p. 51)
(Quartz-date model onlY)
Frame counter (p. 19)
Film-transport signals 1p. 19)
Cartridge mark (p. 30)
Flash-mode indicators (p. 32)
Autoflash
Autottash with red-eye reduction ^"!";l
t FillJlash Continuous-advance indicator (p. 42)
0 Flash cancel Self-timer indicator 1p. a0) f" Night Portrait (with red-eye reduction)
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VIEWFINDER
Focus lamp (green)
Close-framing guides (p. 28) With the shutter-release button pressed partway down -
Glows: focus confirmed
Blinks rapidly: subject is too close
Blinks slowly: focus not confirmed (p. 26)
Flash lamp (orange)
With the shutter-release button pressed partway down -
Focus frames Glows: flash is charged and ready
Blinks rapidly: flash charging
Blinks slowly: camera-shake warning
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?t-2 1. strapPass throughthe smalltheloopstrapof the
eyelet on the camera.
2. Pass the the other end of
the strap through the
small loop and tighten.
. Button keys are attached to the strap. Use the
larger key to open the battery-chamber door, and
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DL1 23A lithium battery.
1. Open the battery-chamber door
using the larger button key on the
camera strap.
2.Insert the battery. The positive and
negative battery terminals should
be orientated as illustrated on the
diagram in the battery chamber.
Snap the door closed.
Quartz-date model: after installing the battery, the date and time must be set,
see page 46.
When changing batteries, always turn the camera off.
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Each time the camera is turned on, an indicator will appear on the data panel to
indicate the power status of the battery.
The indicator briefly appears. Power is
sufficient for all camera operations.
The indicator blinks. Power is sufficient '1 l=e,t2 for camera operation, but the battery +-'frT
I AUTO must be replaced soon. o_i-l-E"l\
The indicator blinks and no other
indicators are displayed on the data
panel. The shutter will not release.
Replace the battery immediately.
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1. Slide the back-cover release
down to open the back cover.
. Before opening the back cover, look
through the film window to confirm that
film is not currently loaded.
lf the back cover does not open, turn the camera off and on to release the film-'
chamber lock.
Use only DX-coded 35mm film rated between ISO 25 and 3200.
Do not use Polaroid instant 35mm film. Winding problems may result.
ISO 400 film is recommended for best results.
Always load and unload the film in subdued light.
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2.Place the film cartridge into the film
chamber
3. Extend the film leader to the film-tip
mark. The film must lay flat.
. lf the film tip extends beyond the index mark,
push the excess film back into the cartridge.
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4. Close the back cover.
. The film automatically advances to the first frame
and ,,1" appears in the data-panel frame counter. \) . lf the film has been loaded improperly, "0" will
blink on the frame counter and the shutter will---*--,-*;
not release. Open the back cover and repeat the
loading procedure.
. Once the film is loaded, the battery-chamber lock
will engage preventing the back cover from being
accidentally opened until the film is rewound.
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1. Press the main switch to turn the
re-f-Fi,-Ifrtuna-l}e @fSai camera on.
riil . To conserve battery power, the auto-power-
off function will turn the camera off eight
minutes after the last operation.
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2. Hold the camera steadily. Do not cover the
flash, lenso AF windoq or Meter window
with your fingers.
. For vertically framed pictures, turn the camera so the
flash is to the top.
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