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APPENDIX

E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS DETAILED OPERATION CREATIVE EXPOSURE SUBJECT / DRIVE AUTOMATIC OPERATION GETTING STARTED

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION

GETTING STARTED

STRAP... Attaching the Strap.. Using the Eyepiece Cap.. BATTERIES... Installing the Batteries.. Battery Condition Indicators.. LENS... Attaching the Lens.. Removing the Lens.. FILM... Loading the Film... Film Chamber Lock.. Rewinding the Film.. Manual Rewind... 24 24
SUBJECT PROGRAM / DRIVE MODES

SUBJECT / DRIVE

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DRIVE MODES... 46 Self-timer... 46 Continuous Advance.. 48 For Owners of the Remote Control Model. 49 Focus Lock in Remote Control Mode. 50

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION.. Portrait.. Landscape... Close-up... Sports... Night Portrait.. Photographing Night Scenes..

DETAILED OPERATION

CREATIVE EXPOSURE
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE.. 7 QUICK OPERATION... 10 NAMES OF PARTS... 12 Body... 12 Data Panel... 14 Viewfinder... 15
The GETTING STARTED section describes how to prepare the camera for use. The FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION chapter shows how to take photographs quickly and simply by using the cameras automatic features. Advanced shooting features are covered in SUBJECT PROGRAM / DRIVE MODES. The CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODE section introduces exposure control. The DETAILED OPERATION section describes advanced functions within the camera. The last section, CUSTOM FUNCTIONS, shows how to customize camera operation. Custom Function Notes have been inserted throughout the manual as reference to camera operations that can be changed.
FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION
HANDLING THE CAMERA.. 26 Pressing the Shutter-release Button. 26 Holding the Camera.. 26 EYE-START... 27 AUDIO SIGNAL.. 29 TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO.. 30 FOCUS... 32 Focus Signals.. 32 Special Focus Situations.. 33 FOCUS LOCK... 34 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH.. 35 Flash Signals.. 35 Flash Range... 36 Lens Shadowing... 36 Fill Flash...37 Flash Cancel.. 37 Red-eye Reduction.. 38

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES

APERTURE CONTROL.. 52 SHUTTER CONTROL.. 53 EXPOSURE MODES.. 54 A MODE (APERTURE PRIORITY).. 55 Flash With A Mode.. 57 Depth-of-field Preview.. 58 S MODE (SHUTTER PRIORITY). 59 Flash With S Mode.. 60 M MODE (MANUAL).. 61 Ev Scale in the Viewfinder.. 62 Flash With M Mode.. 63 P MODE...64 PA mode... 64 Ps mode... 65 EXPOSURE WARNINGS.. 66 SETTING THE ISO MANUALLY. EXPOSURE BRACKETING.. Continuous Advance Bracketing.. Single Frame Advance Bracketing.. Flash Notes... Bracketing with the Exposure-compensation Button. MULTIPLE EXPOSURE.. Metering Multiple Exposure.. 90 92
FOCUS AREA... Wide Focus Frame.. Spot Focus Area... Local Focus Areas.. FOCUS MODES.. Automatic AF.. Continuous AF... Single-shot AF.. Manual Focus.. AF ILLUMINATOR... 75 76

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS.. 106

EXPOSURE... 77 14-Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering. 77 Spot Metering.. 77 Spot-AE Lock.. 78 Ev Scale Display When Using the Spot-AE Lock. 80 TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb).. 81 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION.. 84 Checking Exposure Compensation.. 85

APPENDIX... 114

PROGRAM-RESET BUTTON.. 115 ACCESSORY INFORMATION.. 116 TROUBLE SHOOTING.. 120 CARE AND STORE.. 122 SPECIFICATIONS... 124 INDEX... 126 APPENDIX
FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL. Imprinting the Date or Time.. Setting the Date or Time.. Changing the Date Format..

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FLASH... 93 Program Flash.. 93 Attaching the Accessory Flash. 94 Flash Metering.. 94 SLOW-SYNC... 96 HIGH-SPEED SYNC (HSS).. 97 WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH.. 98 Setting Wireless/Remote Flash Mode. 99 Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode. 100 Wireless/Remote Ratio Flash.. 101

When film is loaded properly, the film chamber lock indicator is red, and the back cover cannot be opened. To change a roll of film in the camera, refer to manual rewind on page 24.
Film Window Film-chamber lock indicator

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FILM Rewinding the Film
After you have exposed the last frame, the camera will automatically rewind the film.
Wait until the film is completely rewound.
will appear and will blink on the data panel, indicating it is safe to open the back-cover. The film-chamber lock indicator is blank after the film is rewound.
Use full-auto when you are just starting out or when shooting under conditions that would require you to constantly adjust the focus or exposure.
Press the back-cover release to open the back cover and remove the film, then close the back cover.
Program-reset button (p.30)
Do not turn the focusing ring when the film is rewinding. Although more pictures than specified on the film package may be taken,
the film processor may not print more than the number specified on the film cartridge.

Manual Rewind

Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished.
Gently press the manualrewind button using a pen.
Only use blunt objects. Sharp objects may damage the camera. will appear and will blink on the data panel when the film has rewound. Custom Function Notes
Cust-2: Automatic (1) or manually initiated (2) rewind start (p.108). Cust-3: Rewind the leader into the cartridge (1) or leave the leader out (2) (p.109).

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HANDLING THE CAMERA
Pressing the Shutter-release Button
Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the cameras autofocus and auto-exposure systems when eye-start is off. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. When taking a picture, press the shutter-release button with your index finger gently so not the shake the camera during the exposure.

EYE-START

Instead the shutter-release button, the eye-start automatically activates the cameras focus and exposure systems when you bring the camera to your eye. The eye-start is initially on.

Turning Eye-start ON

Turn the function dial to

Before pressing

Pressing partway down activates camera systems
Pressing all the down releases the shutter
While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until appears on the data panel. The eye-start function is now on.

Holding the Camera

Grip the camera firmly with your right hand, while supporting the lens with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulderwidth apart to hold the camera steady. Keep the camera strap around your neck or wrist in the event you accidentally drop the camera.

Grip Sensor

When taking a picture, touch the grip sensor to activate the eyepiece sensors located near the viewfinder. Bring the camera to your eye and frame the subject in the viewfinder. When an object is detected near the viewfinder, the cameras systems are activated to set the focus and exposure.
Autofocus and exposure systems shut down approximately five seconds after eyepiece or grip sensor contact is broken.
Lean against a wall or rest your elbows on a solid surface to steady the camera in low-light situations. The use of the tripod is recommended when using the camera in low-light situations or with slow shutter speeds or telephoto lenses.

Eyepiece sensors

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EYE-START Canceling Eye-start

AUDIO SIGNAL

While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until appears on the data panel.
Canceling the Audio Signal
While pressing the function button, turn the control dial to.
Turning the Audio Signal On
Eye-start may not work properly when using a tripod, wearing gloves, or if your hands are very dry. In these cases, press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the autofocus and metering systems. Infrared absorbing sunglasses may affect eye-start operation. Custom Function Notes Cust-7 : The grip sensor activates the eyepiece sensors (1), the main switch activates the eyepiece sensors (2) (p.110).
Turn the function dial to While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until appears on the data panel.
Audio signal is initially on. The camera will produce an audio tone when : focus is confirmed. 2 short beeps (Continuous AF (p. 73) does not use audio signals.) during the self-timer countdown. will beep in unison with the self-timer lamp. Remote-control operation* will give one short beep before the shutter releases with the release button. With the delayed-release button, the signal will beep rapidly for 1 second, and then sound a long tone just before the shutter releases. *Remote-control is sold separately for owners of the remote-control model.

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TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO
Full-auto is the cameras standard operating mode and is suited for use in almost any situation. When selected, the camera sets the focus and exposure automatically and fires the built-in flash when necessary.
With the eye-start on, the camera will focus and set exposure automatically. With the eye-start off, press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and exposure systems.
When appeas in the viewfinder, the flash will fire (p.35).

Flash signal

Press the program-reset button set the camera to full-auto.
The camera will return to its default settings (p115).
When or appears in the viewfinder, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
The audio signal confirms the camera has focused when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. In low-light conditions, the AF illuminator will activate to determine focus distance (p.76).

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Focus Signals
The following signals appear in the viewfinder to indicate the focus status. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses. In very dark conditions the camera may require a little more time to ensure accurate focus.

Special Focus Situations

The camera may not be able to focus in the situations described below. Use focus lock (p. 34) or manual focus (p.75). AUTOMATIC OPERATION If the subject within the focus frame is very bright, or low in contrast. If two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame. If a subject composed of alternating light and dark lines completely fills the focus frame. If your subject is near a very bright object or area.
Steady Steady Steady Blinking
Focus is confirmed. Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF ). Lens is focusing (Continuous AF). The shutter is locked. Focus cannot be confirmed. The shutter is locked.
When focus cannot be confirmed, the subject may be too close or one of the special focus situations on the following page is preventing the system from focusing. Use focus lock (p. 34) or manual focus (p. 75). Custom Function Notes
Cust-1: Autofocus has priority (1), shutter-release has priority (2) (p.108).

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FOCUS LOCK
The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. Focus lock cannot be used with continuous AF. The spot AF button (p.69) can also be used for focus lock. Focus can be locked in continuous AF (p.73) with the spot AF button.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

When appears in the viewfinder in full-auto, the built-in flash pops-up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Once the flash is up, it will fire when necessary. The shutter will not release until the flash is charged. To turn off the autoflash, select flash cancel. Pressing the program-reset button resets the flash to autoflash mode. Push down the built-in flash when the camera is not in use.

Flash Signals

Flash signals in the viewfinder indicate the status of the flash.
Center your subject in the wide focus frame , then press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus.
When appears in the viewfinder, the focus is locked. Focus lock also sets the exposure settings.
Action Composing the picture Eye-start ON
Pressing the shutter-release button partway down
Signal Steady Built-in flash pops-up

Disappears

Indicated Flash Status

Flash is needed.

Continue to hold the shutterrelease button partway down while you compose your picture.

Flash is charging.

Steady Blinks Built-in flash pops-up
Flash is ready. The flash exposure was confirmed. Flash is needed.

After taking the picture

Pressing the shutte- release button partway down

Eye-start

Steady After taking the picture Blinks
Flash is ready. The flash exposure was confirmed.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
Removing your finger off the shutterrelease button cancels focus lock.
When does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was not within the flash range. Please check the flash range on the next page.

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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH Flash Range
The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and the selected aperture. Make sure your subject is within the flash range specified in the table below.

Fill Flash

AUTOMATIC OPERATION Use the fill flash when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting or to eliminate harsh shadows. When set, the flash will fire every time a picture is taken.
ISO 100 f/3.5 f/4.0 f/5.6
1.0 ~ 3.4m (3.3 ~ 11.2 ft.) 1.0 ~ 3.0m (3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.) 1.0 ~ 2.1m (3.3 ~ 6.9 ft.)

Set the camera to the remotecontrol mode.
In this section you take full creative control of your camera. Depending on the selected exposure mode, you will control the aperture, shutter speed, or both when capturing your image.
Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down until appears in the vewfinder. Lift your finger from the shutter-release button.
Focus and exposure is set for the picture. The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed on the data panel.
In the previous sections, only the program (P) exposure mode was explored. Here you will learn to use the aperture priority (A), shutter priority (S), and manual (M) exposure modes. Select A mode to control the depth-of-field in your images. Set S mode to control the way moving subjects appear in your images. Set M mode when you want full control over the exposure.

Recompose the picture.

Point the remote toward the front of the camera and press the release or delay button.

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APERTURE CONTROL
The size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depth-of-field of the final image as well as the intensity of the light falling on the film. Depth-of-field is the range in front of and behind the subject that appears sharp in the final image. Depth of field increases as the focal length

SHUTTER CONTROL

In addition to controlling the duration of the exposure, shutter speeds determine how moving subjects will appear in the final image. Use a fast shutter speed to stop the motion of your subject, use a slow shutter speed to blur the motion.
decreases. The wide angle position of the lens will have a greater depth of field at a given aperture than at the telephoto position.
Large Aperture (small f-number)
Range in focus is narrower.
Small Aperture (large f-number)
Range in focus is deeper.
Fast Large apertures (small f-numbers) limit the depth-of-field to a narrow range in front of and behind the point of focus. Set a larger aperture when photographing portraits to make your subject stand out from the background. Small apertures (large f-numbers) provide greater depth-of-field. Set a small aperture when photographing landscapes to ensure your entire scene is sharp.

1/4000s

1/250s

1/125s

Fast Shutter Speed Fast shutter speeds can stop the action and also help prevent blurring caused by camera movement during exposure, known as camera shake.
Slow Shutter Speed Slow shutter speeds will make a moving subject appear to flow, creating a feeling of motion.
Usable apertures will depend on the aperture range of the lens you are using.

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EXPOSURE MODES
Four exposure modes are availabe on this camera. Select the best exposure for your subject.
A MODE - APERTURE PRIORITY
In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the depth-of-field in the image.

A mode (Aperture Priority) (p.55) In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the depth-of-field in the image.
S mode (Shutter Priority) (p.59)
In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture for the proper exposure. Use S mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject movement or stop the motion of your subject.
M mode (Manual Exposure) (p.61)
M mode gives you full control over the exposure by allowing you to set both the shutter speed and aperture. The cameras Ev scale displays how your settings compare to the exposure determined by the cameras metering system.
While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until A appears on the data panel.
P mode (Programmed AE) (p.64)
Select P mode when you want to give your full attention to your subject and composition by letting the camera control both the shutter speeds and aperture. The P mode software analyzes the subjects size, motion, and distance as well as the focal length of the lens, then controls the shutter speed and aperture to correctly expose the scene.

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Release the function button. Turn the control dial to select the aperture.
If 4000 or 30 blinks on the data panel, the aperture setting is beyond the cameras shutter speed range. Turn the control dial until the shutter-speed display stops blinking.

Flash with A Mode

In A mode, flash will not fire automatically. When you want to use flash, pop-up the built-in flash or attach an accessory flash.
Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flash.
will appear on the data panel. The shutter speed will be set to 1/125 or slower. If 125 blinks in the viewfinder and on the data panel, the light level is too bright for the selected aperture. Turn the control dial to change the aperture until the blinking stops or cancel the flash.
A smaller aperture (larger f-number) will result in a shorter flash range. Refer to flash range (p.36) to determine the range of the built-in flash at the selected aperture. The use of very small apertures (large f numbers) is not recommended. The will appear in the viewfinder after the picture is taken to confirm the flash exposure.

Setting Wireless/Remote Flash Mode
Attach the accessory flash to the camera before turning the flash and camera on.
accessory shoe because the camera needs to send a signal to the flash to turn on its wireless/remote function.
The flash must be mounted on the
With the camera and flash on, turn the function dial to.
Normal flash Wireless flash
HSS with wireless/remote flash is available only with 3600HS(D), 5600HS(D). With an accessory flash other than 3600HS(D) and 5600HS(D), the shutter speed will be set to slower than 1/45 second automatically. Flash and color meters cannot be used with wireless/remote flash.
Detach the accessory flash, then press the cameras flash-mode button to raise the built-in flash.
While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until and appear on the cameras data panel.

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WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode
The accessory flash is controlled by a light signal from the built-in flash. Although the built-in flash fires, it does not add to the exposure, but simply controls the accessory flash. The position of the camera and flash is critical to control the lighting of the subject.
Wait until both flash units are fully charged.
appears in the viewfinder when the built-in flash is charged. When the wireless/remote flash is charged, on the rear of the flash is lit. Pressing the spot-AE lock button will test fire the accessory flash. If the accessory flash does not fire, change its position. To test fire the accessory flash, custom 10 should be set to 1 (p.112).
Position your camera and flash unit using the information of this page.
The example below is with the 3600HS (D) flash unit. For other flash
units, refer to the instruction manual for the correct camera to subject and flash to subject distances. Photograph in dark locations. Place the camera and flash unit within a 5 m radius of the subject

Imprinting the Date or Time

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Setting the Date or Time Changing the Date Format

Press the date button.

Press the select button (SEL) to select the year, month, day, hour, or minute.
The item that can be changed will blink. The data back has a 24-hour clock. 2pm should be set as 14:00. The item will cycle as follows.
Press and hold the select button (SEL) for 3 seconds until the date on the data panel blinks.

Minute

Turn the control dial to change the format.
The format will change in the following sequence:
Data continues changing as long as the dial turns.

Control Dial

Year / Month / Day

Month / Day / Year

Day / Month / Year
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the date and time are displayed correctly.
The usual display will return.
The quartz-date is powered by the cameras battery. When the battery is
Press the shutter-release button to set the date and time.
removed, the date settings will remain for about 5 minutes. After that time, the date will be reset to 2001.01.01 (January 1st.). When the new batteries are inserted, the audio signal will beep to indicate the date and time have been reset. When the date has not been set, the date settings blink on the data panel when the camera is turned on.
Turn the control dial to change the date and time values.

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Function Cust 1 Cust 2 Cust 3 Cust 4 Cust 5 Cust 6 Cust 7 Cust 8 Cust 9 Cust 10 Cust 11 Cust 12 Cust 13 Cust Film Rewind Start Film Tip DX Memory 2 Shutter-release 1 Lock (Film) Focus-hold 2 Button (Lens) 3 Eyepiece Sensor 1 Activation P Mode Settings 1 Spot AF Lock 2 Button Spot-AE Lock Button AF Illuminator (built-in flash) Flash Metering AF Area Display Shutter-release 1 Lock (Lens) 2 AF / Shutterrelease Priority Setting AF Priority Shutter-release Priority Automatic Manual Film Tip Rewound Film Tip Left Out DX Memory Off DX Memory On Shutter-release Lock Off Shutter-release Lock On Focus Hold Continuous Autofocus Depth-of-Field Preview By main switch and grip sensor By main switch Normal P Mode PA Mode Ps Mode Select Spot Focus Area Select Focus Area
Switch Between the Wide Focus And Spot Focus 108
Using the custom functions, you can tailor camera settings to suit your shooting style or preferences. Initially all the custom functions are set to 1. The functions are explained on pages 108 - 113.

Setting Custom Functions

Turn the function dial to CUST.
Turn the control dial to select the custom function number to be changed.

Hold to Activate

Press Once to Activate, Press Again to Cancel

Custom 2 - Film Rewind Start
(1) Automatic Film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll. (2) Manual The manual-rewind button must be pressed to initiate rewind (p. 29).
(2) Shutter-release Priority Shutter releases even if the focus cannot be confirmed. Use shutterrelease priority when photographing moving subjects. When continuous-advance mode is selected, the camera will not update the focus while the shutter-release button is pressed.

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CUSTOM FUNCTIONS Custom 6 - Focus-hold Button (Lens)
This custom function changes the operation of a lens with a focus-hold button. (1) Focus Hold Pressing the focus-hold button on the lens locks the autofocus. (2) Continuous Autofocus Press and hold the focus-hold button on the lens to activate the continuous-autofocus mode. (3) Depth-of-Field Preview Depth-of-field preview is activated when the focus-hold button is pressed and held. When not using a D series lens, the shutterrelease button must be pressed partway down while pressing the focus-hold button to preview the depth-of-field.
Custom 8 - P Mode Settings
(1) Normal P Mode (p. 64) You cannnot shift the shutter speed or aperture in P mode. Flash will fire automatically when its necessary. (2) PA Mode (p. 64) The aperture can be shifted in PA mode. The shutter speed will automatically compensate to provide a correct exposure. The flash mode will be set to flash cancel. To use fill flash, press the flash mode button to pop-up the built-in flash. PA mode will be canceled while the flash is being used, but it is reset when the flash is lowered. (3) PS Mode (p. 65) The shutter speed can be shifted in P mode. The aperture will automatically compensate to provide a correct exposure. The flash mode will be set to flash cancel. To use fill flash, press the flash mode button to pop-up the built-in flash. PS mode will be canceled while the flash is being used, but it is reset when the flash is lowered.
Custom 9 - Spot AF Lock button
This custom function changes the operation of the spot AF button. Focus-hold button (1) Select spot focus area While pressing the spot AF button, the spot focus area is activated. Local focus areas are selected with the control dial while pressing the spot AF button. When the spot AF button is released, the wide focus area is active. CUSTOM FUNCTIONS (2) Select focus area. Wide focus area and local focus areas set with the control dial while pressing the spot AF button. The focus area remains selected even after releasing the spot AF button. (3) Switch between the wide focus frame and the spot focus area. Every time the spot AF button is pressed, the camera switches between the spot focus area and wide focus frame. The following displays appears on the data panel and in the viewfinder.

Custom 14 - Shutter-release Lock (Lens)
(1) Shutter cannot be released if a lens is not attached. [ - - ] appears on the data panel when the shutter button is pressed partway down. (2) Shutter can be released if a lens is not attached. Use when mounting the camera to a non-coupling lens mount (telescope, microscope, etc).

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PROGRAM-RESET BUTTON
Press the program-reset button to return the following camera functions to their program settings. SETTING Exposure mode Autofocus mode Focus area Flash mode Exposure Compensation Drive Mode Continuous Advance Self-timer Wireless/Remote Control Wireless/Remote Flash Bracketing Multiple Exposure Subject Program Select P Autofocus Wide focus frame Autoflash* 0.0 Single Frame Advance Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled
*With the custom function set to 8-2 or 8-3, PA or Ps mode will not be reset. The flash mode will be set to flash cancel or fill flash. Following settings will not change; The date and time settings Red-eye reduction ISO Custom settings Eye-start Audio Signal

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ACCESSORY INFORMATION
This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses and accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using incompatible accessories with this camera may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the camera and its accessories.

Lens Hood

Flare is non-image forming light that degrades image quality. A lens hood improves image quality by reducing flare. Remove the lens hood before using the cameras built-in flash.

Lenses

All Minolta AF lenses can be used with this camera. MD and MC series lenses (manual focus) cannot be used with this camera.
Fit the lens hood into the mount at the end of the lens barrel, then turn the hood clockwise until it clicks.
To store the hood, reverse it, attach it to the lens as described above, then replace the lens cap.

Lens Specifications

AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6(D) AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6(D) Construction: Angle of View: Min. Focus Distance: Max. Magnification: Min. Aperture: Filter Diameter: Dimensions: Weight: 8 elements/7 groups 0.4m (1.2ft.) 0.24X f/2238 55mm 63 (dia.) x 68 (L) mm 190g (6.7oz) 13 elements/ 10 groups 32 810' 1.5m (4.9ft.) 0.25X f/3238 55mm 63 (dia.)x 68 (L) mm 190g (6.7oz)

Control Grip CG-1000 Data Receiver DR-1000 Wireless Controller IR-1N Vertical Control Grip VC-7 Data Saver DS-100 Wireless/Remote Flash Controller
be set. To use fill flash, the flash mode must be set using the camera.
In A, S, and M mode, only fill flash or flash cancel can be set. The camera can be permanently damage if the Wireless Controller IR-1N

is used.

AA Battery Pack BP-200
Designed for the Dynax/Maxxum 5, four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries can be used to power the camera. Available from the fall of 2001.
The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before
June 2001. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility to obtain information for products released after this date.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility if the following information does not cover the problem which you are experiencing or the condition continues.

Problem

Flash picture is too dark. When using the built-in flash, the bottom of the picture is dark.
Subject is beyond flash range. Lens hood was attached or subject distance was less than 1m.

Solution

Make sure the subject is within the flash range.
Situation is unsuitable Use focus lock or for autofocus. manual focus. Autofocus does not work when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Camera is set to manual focus mode. Hold the focusmode switch down. Check the minimum focus distance for your lens. Use focus lock or manual focus.

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Remove the lens hood. To prevent lens shadowing, the subject must be at least 1m (3.3ft.) from the camera. Remove and reinstall the batteries. If normal camera operation does not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorised Minolta Service Facility.

Subject is too close.

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Err appears Camera malon the data function panel.
Focus cannot be confirmed.

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