Minolta 140 User manual

EINSTRUCTION MANUAL

For Proper and Safe Use .................. 4

GETTING STARTED

Names of Parts................................ 10

Attaching the Camera Strap............ 16

Inserting the Battery ........................ 17

Battery-condition Indicator .............. 18

Loading the Film.............................. 19

BASIC OPERATION

Fully Automatic Operation .............. 22

Area-AF Focus-area Indicator ........ 27

Focus Lock - Area AF...................... 28

Focusing Range................................29

Special Focusing Situations ............ 30

For Closer Subjects ........................ 32

Rewinding the Film.......................... 34

CONTENTS

Thank you for your purchasing this

Minolta camera. Before using your

new camera, please take the time to

read through this instruction manual

for it contains important information

on the use and care of your camera.

This is the combined manual for the

Freedom/Riva Zoom 140/160

models. The description pertaining

to each model is referred to as the

“140 model” or “160 model.”

ADVANCED OPERATION

Selecting the AF Mode .................... 36

Area AF ........................................ 37

Focus-area Indicator Controls ...... 38

Spot AF.......................................... 40

Focus Lock - Spot AF.................... 41

Target AF ...................................... 42

Selecting the Flash Mode................ 44

Flash Range.................................. 46

Autoflash ...................................... 47

Autoflash with Red-eye Reduction 48

Fill-flash ........................................ 49

Flash cancel.................................. 50

Night Portrait ................................ 51

Exposure Compensation .............. 52

Self-timer ........................................ 53

Continuous Advance........................ 55

For Owners of the Quartz-date model..

........................................................ 57

Date and Time Imprinting.............. 57

Remote Control Operation ............ 63

Viewfinder Brightness...................... 70

APPENDIX

Care and Storage............................ 73

Technical Specifications .................. 78

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.

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 (+/–) 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. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye,

immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If

fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area

thoroughly with water.

WARNING

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

•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.

•Immediately 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.

Continued on next page.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

•Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.

•Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It 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. It

may damage your eyesight or cause blindness.

•Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with wet hands. If

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 as alcohol,

benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners

and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.

•If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use.

Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself. The

continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries.

Continued on next page.

•Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.

CAUTION

•Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the

glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries

which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking

battery fluid.

•If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.

•The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or the auto-power-off function

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.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate

the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

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.

•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 Conformité

Européenne (European Conformity).

NAMES OF PARTS

* 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. 73).

BODY The 160 quartz-date model is illustrated.

AF/Meter window*

Flash* (p. 44)

Self-timer/Remote-control

lamp* (p. 54, 65)

Lens*

Back-cover release (p. 19)

Manual-rewind button (p. 35)

Remote-control

receiver*

(Quartz-date model only)

Viewfinder window*

Tripod socket

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