Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 125 del fabbricante Minolta
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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL Minolta Co., Ltd. 3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan Minolta Europe GmbH Kurt-Fischer-Strasse 50, D-22923 Ahrensburg, Germany Minolta France S.
1 Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if... • the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed. • the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke. Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched.
3 2 Selecting the Flash Mode ...........24 Using the Built-in Flash ..............25 Flash Lamp ........................... 25 Flash Range ..........................26 Autoflash with Red-eye Reduction ...................27 Fill Flash .................
5 4 Continued on next page. Shutter-release button Data panel Viewfinder* Date button (Quartz Date model only) Flash-mode/Select button Main switch Film window Strap eyelet Battery-chamber door (8) Zoom lever (13) Back cover For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.
7 6 VIEWFINDER Focus frame Focus lamp (green) With the shutter-release button pressed partway down - Glows: Focus confirmed Blinks quickly: Subject is too close Blinks slowly: Contrast too low Flash l.
9 8 Briefly appears. Power is sufficient for all camera operations. Replace the battery . The shutter will lock until the battery is replaced. Each time the camera is turned on, a symbol will appear in the data panel to indicate the power status of the battery .
2. Extend the film tip to the "FILM TIP" mark, making sure it lays flat. 3. Close the back cover . • The film automatically advances to the first frame and appears in the data panel. • If the film has been loaded improperly , will blink in the data panel and the shutter will remain locked.
13 12 3. Look through the viewfinder and push the zoom lever T (telephoto) to zoom in or W (wide angle) to zoom out. 4. Place the focus frame on a detailed part of the subject and press the shutter-release button partway down. Continued on next page. 1.
15 14 5. When the green focus lamp glows, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. • The film automatically advances to the next frame. (4. continued from page 13). • The AF illuminator (flash) will fire in low light to determine focus distance.
17 16 If the subject is closer than 1.6m (5.3 ft.), take the following steps. 1. Place the focus frame on the subject and press the shutter release button partway down. 2. While pressing the shutter-release button partway down, aim the camera upward. Recompose the subject under the close-framing guide and take the picture.
19 18 When a very bright or low contrast area fills the focus frame. The green focus lamp will blink slowly to warn you that focus may not be accurate. Focus will be set to infinity without flash and between 3 - 6m (9.9 - 19.8 ft.) with flash. When a subject composed of alternating light and dark lines fills the focus frame.
21 20 2. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down until the green focus lamp glows. 3. Without lifting your finger , recompose the picture and press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. • Lift your finger from the shutter-release button to cancel focus hold.
23 22 Y our camera automatically rewinds the film after the last exposure is taken. When blinks in the data panel, open the back cover and remove the film. • Do not open the back cover until blinks in the data panel. Never use force. If rewind stops before the film has been completely rewound, all the indicators will blink.
25 24 FLASH LAMP (ORANGE) The orange flash lamp comes on when the shutter- release button is pressed partway down. • The flash lamp will glow when the built-in flash is ready . • When the orange flash lamp blinks rapidly , the flash is charging. W ait until it glows steadily , then take the picture.
27 26 Use the built-in flash's red-eye reduction mode to reduce the red-eye effect when photographing people or animals in low-light situations. The flash will fire a few short bursts before the main flash burst to reduce the red-eye effect.
29 28 Press the flash-mode button until appears in the data panel, then take the picture. • Shutter speed will most likely be slow and the use of a tripod is recommended. • When the flash lamp blinks slowly , your scene is too dark for a sharp hand-held picture.
31 30 2. Place the focus frame on the subject, then take the picture. • The shutter speed will most likely be slow . Use of a tripod is recommended and be sure to tell your subjects not to move. In night portrait mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light exposure so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night.
33 32 The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter- release button. 1.Place the camera on a tripod, then press the drive-mode button until the self-timer symbol appears in the data panel. 2. Place the focus frame on your subject.
35 Y our camera comes equipped to use the IR Remote Control RC-3 (sold separately). The IR Remote Control RC-3 allows remote camera operation up to 5 meters (16.5 feet) away . Before using the remote control, please read the instructions throughly . NAMES OF P ARTS (A) 1.
37 36 • If the release button (•) is pressed, the self-timer/remote-control lamp on the front of the camera will blink once before the picture is taken. If the delay button (2s) is pressed, the self-timer/remote-control lamp on the front of the camera will blink for two seconds before the picture is taken.
39 38 FOCUS HOLD IN REMOTE CONTROL MODE When your subject is not in the center of the picture, use focus hold (p. 20 in the camera manual) 1. Select remote-control mode on the camera.
41 40 The remote control uses a 3V lithium battery (CR2032). When pressing the remote-control buttons does not release the shutter , the battery must be replaced. (The supplied battery should be sufficient for approximately ten years of operation). 1.
43 42 T urn the camera on, then press the DA TE button to choose the data imprinting format. • The display will change as follows. IMPRINTING THE DA TE OR TIME DA TE TIME / DA Y -- -- -- (no display) • When -- -- -- is displayed in the data panel, no data will be printed.
45 3. Press the ADJ button to change the blinking item. • Data continues changing as long as the button is held down 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items in the date and time display are correct. 5. Press the SEL button until all items stop blinking to set the updated information.
47 46 4. Press the ADJ button to change the display format. • The format sequences as follows: `Y M D M D `Y D M`Y 5. Press the SEL button until all items stop blinking to set the updated information. 1. Press the main switch to turn the camera off.
49 48 Continued on next page. OPERA TING TEMPERA TURE AND CONDITIONS • This camera is designed for use from -10 to 40 °C (14 to 104 °F). • Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as in the glove compartment of a car .
51 50 Continued on next page. CLEANING • Keep the AF window clean or the focus may not be accurate. • If the camera body is dirty , gently wipe it clean with a soft, clean, dry cloth.
53 52 CAMERA ERROR If all the indicators in the data panel blink, or the data panel is blank and the camera will not function with a fresh battery , remove and reinsert the battery . If normal operation does not resume, or the camera malfunctions repeatedly , contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility .
55 54 Battery: One 3-volt CR123A lithium battery Battery-condition indication: 3-stage indication Battery performance: approx. 12 rolls based on Minolta's standard test method using 24 exposure rolls with flash for 50% of the exposures. Viewfinder: Magnification: 0.
57 56 If 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.
59 58 NOTES.
61 60 This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Minolta 125 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Minolta 125 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Minolta 125 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Minolta 125 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Minolta 125, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Minolta 125.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Minolta 125. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Minolta 125 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
